Plus: ‘Restorative Justice,’ Bidenomics, and Oberlin Head Coach Speaks Out                                                                            

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We Need To Protect Women From the ‘Woke’ Violence Against Women Act: Today is the anniversary of the passing of the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), and lawmakers should consider renaming it.

This bipartisan, landmark legislation was first enacted in 1994 to respond to the fact that the victims of domestic violence are usually women. The legislation gave women seeking assistance the critical resources they need and a way forward to a better life. Sadly, as the legislation has been reauthorized and re-evaluated over the years, women are no longer the priority.
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** Spotlight: Independent Women’s Law Center Files U.S. Supreme Court Amicus Brief in Support of Couple Unfairly Taxed Read ([link removed])
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** HURTING NOT HELPING ([link removed])
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** This Mother Calls Herself a Widow After Her Ex-Husband Deserted Their Family by Transitioning ([link removed])
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Ute Heggen made the shocking discovery that her husband was a cross dresser on vacation in August of 1992. Following the discovery, Heggen was subjected to narcissistic abuse from her husband and experienced isolation as a stay-at-home mom, without a cell phone or even a credit card. Her dependency kept her in limbo until a terrifying event finally convinced her to leave. Read More ([link removed])
MEDIA SPOTLIGHT
National Report | Sorority Sister Vows To Push Back After Ruling on Trans Member Watch ([link removed])

Fox News @ Night | MD School Requires Masks for Some Third Graders Watch ([link removed])

Daily Caller | People Rejected Key Part of Biden’s ‘Build Back Better’. Now He’s Sneaking It Through the Back Door Read ([link removed])

In the Dugout with Mike Stenhouse | Independent Women’s Forum Is Standing Up for Parents Watch ([link removed]) (Begins at 17:39)

The Dawn Stensland Show | Former UPenn Swimmer Paula Scanlan on Women's Sports Listen ([link removed])

New York Post | Here’s Why Biological Men Don’t Belong in Women’s Sports: Oberlin Coach Read ([link removed])

Real Clear Energy | Renewed Forced Labor Cloud Darkens Solar's Moment in the Las Vegas Sun Read ([link removed])


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** Bidenomics Just Doesn’t Make Cents ([link removed])
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Nearly 2 1/2 years into the Biden administration, it’s clear this administration still doesn’t understand the financial hardship the public is being forced to endure. Households are suffering under a $5,600 effective pay cut due to inflation, and prices are about 16% higher today than when Biden took office, ravaging the public’s earnings and savings. Read More ([link removed])


** Trending Now: Should Young Children Be Protected From “Gender-Affirming” Books? Read ([link removed])
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** The Violence Against Women Act ([link removed])
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Which of the following is NOT true about the Violence Against Women Act?

A. VAWA was first enacted with bipartisan support in 1994 to prevent violent crime, particularly violence against women.
B. Since VAWA’s enactment, there have been numerous reports of waste, fraud, and abuse.
C. VAWA prioritizes women’s safety and recognizes differences in male and female biology.
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** Just In: Biden Sacrificed Children’s Learning To Appease Teachers Unions ([link removed]) ([link removed]) Read ([link removed])
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** Takeaways: Education Savings Accounts ([link removed])
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An education savings account (ESA) is a government-funded account for parents to allocate toward the K-12 education of their children. In 2023, states have introduced 124 school choice bills, including 80 ESA bills. Six states now offer universal ESAs: Arizona, Arkansas, Florida, Iowa, Utah, and West Virginia.
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** The Predictable Failure of ‘Restorative Justice’ in Schools ([link removed])
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As American students enter the 2023-2024 school year, our educational system faces three interlocking crises: severe academic underperformance, rampant student misbehavior, and an unprecedented teacher shortage. While there are many components to each of these issues, one common thread linking and exacerbating them all is the turn toward so-called restorative justice in schools.
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