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Podcast: We’re Defending LIFE at the Supreme Court (feat. Renee Carlson)
Register NOW for Our 2024 Annual Dinner "Rulers Rage, God Laughs!"
True North Legal Op-Ed Published in the
Star Tribune
: Religious Freedom Must Be Respected!
True North Legal Partners With Local Allies Filing Amicus Brief at U.S. Supreme Court
Our Legislative Scorecard: LIVE NOW
Tell Legislators to Vote NO on ERA!
Upcoming Event: Pro-Life Sidewalk Ministry Training
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Podcast: We’re Defending LIFE at the Supreme Court (feat. Renee Carlson)
Renee Carlson of True North Legal joins the podcast to discuss her latest brief to the Supreme Court in
Idaho v. United States
, pushing back on the Biden administration’s policy attempting to force emergency room doctors to provide abortions in states where it has been banned. She also discusses the other great work True North Legal is doing in Minnesota and beyond!
Tune in on Spotify
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REGISTER NOW for Rulers Rage, God Laughs w/ Seth Dillon!
Registration is now OPEN for our 2024 Annual Dinner with Seth Dillon! So far
demand has been FOUR TIMES higher than last year, so we urge you to reserve your seat now.
Space is limited, and we want to make sure you can join us!
With Seth Dillon, CEO of
The Babylon Bee
, as our keynote speaker
you can look forward to a hilarious evening that is also Christ-centered and hopeful, prompting us to be unwaveringly committed to God’s Word and to take action in Minnesota!
Register below to join us on April 26th!
Learn More & Register!
True North Legal Op-Ed Published in the
Star Tribune
: Religious Freedom Must Be Respected!
Via Star Tribune Opinion
Diversity is undoubtedly an important feature of the state of Minnesota and the U.S. as a whole. America is a pluralistic society where people of any faith are free to practice their religion in the way they see fit and raise their children according to their sincere religious beliefs. Thus,
any emphasis on diversity and inclusion must acknowledge and respect religious families as valuable members of a diverse society,
because religion is a protected class under the law and the Constitution.
That's why six Somali Muslim families in St. Louis Park decided to stand up for their faith and their children.
When their third- and fourth-grade students were exposed to books and discussions promoting LGBTQ sexuality and identity without their knowledge or consent, their mothers took a simple, peaceful action.
They asked their elementary school principals if they could opt their children out of these lessons, without changing the curriculum one bit — and the school district refused.
That was in October 2023. A few weeks later, several Somali moms testified at a school board meeting, respectfully asking for notice and opt-outs when their children encounter teaching about LGBTQ sexuality. One of the board members responded with open hostility, saying that "as a queer person," she "expected solidarity" from the Muslim community, and that "we don't need to talk about" their concerns. She refused to engage with the moms and left the meeting.
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True North Legal Partners With Local Allies Filing Amicus Brief at U.S. Supreme Court
Click here
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Upcoming Event: Pro-Life Sidewalk Training on April 9th
Learn peaceful, legal methods of saving babies from abortion through prayer, literature, and words of truth in love outside local abortion facilities.
No charge. Presented by Pro-Life Action Ministries. To register, contact
[email protected] or (651) 797-6366.
Learn More
Our Legislative Scorecard: LIVE NOW
After the controversial legislative session last year, we received many questions about how legislators voted. A common theme was, "How can I find out how my legislators voted on the issues that matter most to me?"
We're thrilled to be able to answer that question, with
Minnesota Family Council's 2023 Legislative Scorecard
.
We're especially glad that this scorecard is available for you right before the 2024 Legislative Session begins this month, so that you can thank your legislators for voting for life, family, and religious freedom as they prepare to gather again in St. Paul - or ask them why they did not do so!
Please use the button below to download your free, printable PDF of the scorecard.
Please share it with friends, family, and pro-life Minnesotans.
For this free resource to be valuable, it needs to reach as many people as possible!
Access Now!
Tell Legislators to Vote NO on ERA
As the 2024 Legislative Session approaches,
progressives have been open about their plans to try and advance the so-called Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as soon as
November 2024
.
This bill has already passed the Minnesota Senate and will be considered by the Minnesota House.
Now is the time
to send a message to your legislators telling them to oppose the ERA. The alert below will help you send a message to your Minnesota House member respectfully sharing your concerns.
By banning "discrimination" on the basis of "sexual orientation, gender identity or expression,"
the ERA would allow males to enter female-only accommodations such as sports teams and changing facilities.
So please, take action today by clicking the button below and
stand up for Minnesota's women and girls!
Take Action - NO on ERA
Church Ambassador Network: Bring LIGHT to the Capitol!
Things can seem dark in Minnesota, especially thinking of the progressive legislation that was pushed rapidly in 2023, but
there's a TREMENDOUS OPPORTUNITY for you to help us bring light to the Capitol.
In fact, the Capitol is a mission field--often neglected, but a mission field nonetheless. Watch this video or go to
mfc.org/churches
to learn more!
Watch Now
True North Legal
is an initiative of Minnesota Family Institute, fighting to protect life, family, and religious freedom in our legal system. Learn more about True North Legal and its crucial work at
truenorthlegal.org
.
Get the Parent Resource Guide
Responding to the transgender trend with truth and compassion starts with the Parent Resource Guide. Get your copy
HERE
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vision for strong families, communities, and culture through Christ. In this season of unprecedented challenges to life, family, and religious freedom, please consider giving us your support so that we can continue to be YOUR voice.
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Moses Bratrud, Director of Strategy
Minnesota Family Council and Institute
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