“Sue Joe Biden!”

Paying Dividends, Protecting Kansas Women & Girls

By Kris Kobach

Kansas Attorney General

On June 24, my office learned that we’d won a preliminary injunction halting Biden’s unconstitutional student loan scheme. This week, the courts handed us another win, stopping the implementation of Biden’s Title IX transgender regulations.

I personally argued the case in Kansas district court on June 20, and I consider this win one of the biggest yet. It protects girls and women across the country from having their privacy rights and safety violated in bathrooms and locker rooms and from having their freedom of speech violated if they say there are only two sexes.

Biden’s Title IX regulations would have required public schools to allow biological males who identify as females to shower with biological girls in school locker rooms. Biden’s regulation also would have resulted in Christian students being expelled if trans students found their statements to be offensive or unwelcome. Saying there are only two sexes could get you kicked out of school.

"Given... the evidence before the court, it is not hard to imagine that, under the Final Rule, an industrious older teenage boy may simply claim to identify as a female to gain access to the girls' showers, dressing rooms, or locker rooms so that he can observe his female peers disrobe and shower," Judge John Broomes wrote in the order.

Broomes, a Kansas federal judge, ruled in favor of the state of Kansas and attorneys general from Alaska, Utah, and Wyoming as well as three private organizations, Moms for Liberty, Young America’s Foundation, and Female Athletes United.

"The Department of Education's reinterpretation of Title IX to place gender identity on equal footing with (or in some instances arguably stronger footing than) biological sex would subvert Congress' goals of protecting biological women in education," Broomes wrote in the order. "The Final Rule would, among other things, require schools to subordinate the fears, concerns, and privacy interests of biological women to the desires of transgender biological men to shower, dress, and share restroom facilities with their female peers."

It is likely that thousands of schools across the nation will be covered by the ruling. If a single member of Moms for Liberty, Young America's Foundation, or Female Athletes United has students in any school in any state, that school is prohibited from complying with Biden's Title IX rule. The organizations have until July 15 to notify the court which schools across the nation are affected.

More importantly in Kansas, I am putting school districts on notice that they must abide by the court’s injunction and that they are prohibited from changing any of the schools’ policies to reflect Biden’s Title IX transgender rules.

Bringing lawsuits against Joe Biden when he violates the constitution is the reason I signed up for this job. I’m grateful to all of the Republicans in Kansas who put me in office and helped make these wins in court a reality.

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NOTE: The Friday File on Friday, July 12th will largely be a recap of the RNC Meetings in Milwaukee that week and the July 19th issue will be focused heavily on the RNC Presidential Nominating Convention and will include tons of pictures - and maybe even a few guest recaps!

Happy Independence Day!

Declaration of Independence

Note: The following text is a transcription of the parchment Declaration of Independence, the document on display in the Rotunda at the National Archives Museum. The spelling and punctuation reflects the original.

In Congress, July 4, 1776

The unanimous Declaration of the thirteen united States of America, When in the Course of human events, it becomes necessary for one people to dissolve the political bands which have connected them with another, and to assume among the powers of the earth, the separate and equal station to which the Laws of Nature and of Nature's God entitle them, a decent respect to the opinions of mankind requires that they should declare the causes which impel them to the separation.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.--That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, --That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. Prudence, indeed, will dictate that Governments long established should not be changed for light and transient causes; and accordingly all experience hath shewn, that mankind are more disposed to suffer, while evils are sufferable, than to right themselves by abolishing the forms to which they are accustomed. But when a long train of abuses and usurpations, pursuing invariably the same Object evinces a design to reduce them under absolute Despotism, it is their right, it is their duty, to throw off such Government, and to provide new Guards for their future security.--Such has been the patient sufferance of these Colonies; and such is now the necessity which constrains them to alter their former Systems of Government. The history of the present King of Great Britain is a history of repeated injuries and usurpations, all having in direct object the establishment of an absolute Tyranny over these States. To prove this, let Facts be submitted to a candid world.

He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the public good.

He has forbidden his Governors to pass Laws of immediate and pressing importance, unless suspended in their operation till his Assent should be obtained; and when so suspended, he has utterly neglected to attend to them.

He has refused to pass other Laws for the accommodation of large districts of people, unless those people would relinquish the right of Representation in the Legislature, a right inestimable to them and formidable to tyrants only.

He has called together legislative bodies at places unusual, uncomfortable, and distant from the depository of their public Records, for the sole purpose of fatiguing them into compliance with his measures.

He has dissolved Representative Houses repeatedly, for opposing with manly firmness his invasions on the rights of the people.

He has refused for a long time, after such dissolutions, to cause others to be elected; whereby the Legislative powers, incapable of Annihilation, have returned to the People at large for their exercise; the State remaining in the mean time exposed to all the dangers of invasion from without, and convulsions within.

He has endeavoured to prevent the population of these States; for that purpose obstructing the Laws for Naturalization of Foreigners; refusing to pass others to encourage their migrations hither, and raising the conditions of new Appropriations of Lands.

He has obstructed the Administration of Justice, by refusing his Assent to Laws for establishing Judiciary powers.

He has made Judges dependent on his Will alone, for the tenure of their offices, and the amount and payment of their salaries.

He has erected a multitude of New Offices, and sent hither swarms of Officers to harrass our people, and eat out their substance.

He has kept among us, in times of peace, Standing Armies without the Consent of our legislatures.

He has affected to render the Military independent of and superior to the Civil power.

He has combined with others to subject us to a jurisdiction foreign to our constitution, and unacknowledged by our laws; giving his Assent to their Acts of pretended Legislation:

For Quartering large bodies of armed troops among us:

For protecting them, by a mock Trial, from punishment for any Murders which they should commit on the Inhabitants of these States:

For cutting off our Trade with all parts of the world:

For imposing Taxes on us without our Consent:

For depriving us in many cases, of the benefits of Trial by Jury:

For transporting us beyond Seas to be tried for pretended offences

For abolishing the free System of English Laws in a neighbouring Province, establishing therein an Arbitrary government, and enlarging its Boundaries so as to render it at once an example and fit instrument for introducing the same absolute rule into these Colonies:

For taking away our Charters, abolishing our most valuable Laws, and altering fundamentally the Forms of our Governments:

For suspending our own Legislatures, and declaring themselves invested with power to legislate for us in all cases whatsoever.

He has abdicated Government here, by declaring us out of his Protection and waging War against us.

He has plundered our seas, ravaged our Coasts, burnt our towns, and destroyed the lives of our people.

He is at this time transporting large Armies of foreign Mercenaries to compleat the works of death, desolation and tyranny, already begun with circumstances of Cruelty & perfidy scarcely paralleled in the most barbarous ages, and totally unworthy the Head of a civilized nation.

He has constrained our fellow Citizens taken Captive on the high Seas to bear Arms against their Country, to become the executioners of their friends and Brethren, or to fall themselves by their Hands.

He has excited domestic insurrections amongst us, and has endeavoured to bring on the inhabitants of our frontiers, the merciless Indian Savages, whose known rule of warfare, is an undistinguished destruction of all ages, sexes and conditions.

In every stage of these Oppressions We have Petitioned for Redress in the most humble terms: Our repeated Petitions have been answered only by repeated injury. A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a Tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people.

Nor have We been wanting in attentions to our Brittish brethren. We have warned them from time to time of attempts by their legislature to extend an unwarrantable jurisdiction over us. We have reminded them of the circumstances of our emigration and settlement here. We have appealed to their native justice and magnanimity, and we have conjured them by the ties of our common kindred to disavow these usurpations, which, would inevitably interrupt our connections and correspondence. They too have been deaf to the voice of justice and of consanguinity. We must, therefore, acquiesce in the necessity, which denounces our Separation, and hold them, as we hold the rest of mankind, Enemies in War, in Peace Friends.

We, therefore, the Representatives of the united States of America, in General Congress, Assembled, appealing to the Supreme Judge of the world for the rectitude of our intentions, do, in the Name, and by Authority of the good People of these Colonies, solemnly publish and declare, That these United Colonies are, and of Right ought to be Free and Independent States; that they are Absolved from all Allegiance to the British Crown, and that all political connection between them and the State of Great Britain, is and ought to be totally dissolved; and that as Free and Independent States, they have full Power to levy War, conclude Peace, contract Alliances, establish Commerce, and to do all other Acts and Things which Independent States may of right do. And for the support of this Declaration, with a firm reliance on the protection of divine Providence, we mutually pledge to each other our Lives, our Fortunes and our sacred Honor.

Whether American by birthright or through the journey of naturalization, the path to becoming a Patriot is a continuous endeavor, requiring unwavering discipline and dedication.

A Patriot holds and demonstrates a deep and bold reverence for their God, their Country, the Flag, the principles of Freedom, the importance of Smaller Government, equal Justice Under the Law, and always striving to better the Shining City on the Hill.

To declare oneself a Patriot is the important first step in a long journey. The true measure of Patriotism lies in the relentless endeavor of a life dedicated to uphold, defend, and manifest these ideals in future generations through thoughtful words, steadfast deeds, and bold actions.

Happy Independence Day, my fellow Patriots.

Mike Brown, Chairman

Kansas Republican Party

Sharice Davids Joins with Kids at Gardner Drag Queen Performance

(Story reprinted from Kansas Informer, with permission.)

Sharice Davids posted about her attendance at the event on her X (Twitter) account, but deleted any images or reference to the drag show segment. The conservative account LibsOfTikTok however reposted Davids’ still photos and included video of at least two men dancing suggestively and taking tips from the audience, which appeared to include at least a half dozen children under the age of 14. Davids is seen speaking to the crowd in one still photo under a banner reading “Thank You To Our Entertainers.”

Davids, who is gay, represents Anderson, Franklin, Miami, Johnson and parts of Wyandotte County.

Gardner Kansas Pride refused to answer questions from the Informer as to how often it hosts drag events that include children or other details of the event, instead directing us to the organization’s website and to Sharice Davids office.

“Gardner KS Pride is a non-profit serving the Gardner community through family-friendly community events and as volunteers for local organizations,” read an email signed by Gardner KS Pride Executive Board.

As of this post Davids’ office in Washington, D.C., had not yet responded to the Informer’s request for comment.

Drag performances before audiences that include children and storybook readings for kids by drag performers in classrooms has become a focal point of controversy between members of the gay and queer community, who say the performative experiences help make children more accepting of gay and queer lifestyles, and conservatives who say grooming children to such lifestyles violates traditional values and confuses children as to gender and appropriate sex roles.

While some commenters on both Davids’ post and the LibsOfTikTock clip supported the event, others questioned the congresswoman’s prioritization of an LGBTQ event in view of her recent vote against a pay raise for the U.S. Military.

“Look forward to June being over so you can focus on the needs of the 97% of Kansans you seem to always forget,” said Leisa Charles of Shawnee.

“The poor children,” said a commenter known as Richdhrc555. “Every adult in that room needs to be in prison for subjecting the kids to pornography. Say no to Democrat debauchery especially when they are grooming children and trying to normalize their perversions.”

A focus on gay and trans influence on children in its care allegedly prompted some former customers of Hilltop Center For Child Development to remove their children from the facility, which is the University of Kansas’ staff and student daycare provider in Lawrence. A drag queen story hour event at Hilltop was moved from the Hilltop campus to a remote location in May, after protestors said they planned to picket the school during the time the event was announced on Hilltop’s social media.

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Protect The Vote Initiative

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KSGOP Support for Kansas Republicans in 2024

With the 2024 election filing deadline now past, I would like to take a moment to let you know about what the KSGOP is offering to candidates and volunteers, from precinct committee persons to US Congress.

First is our data and volunteer platform, Numinar.

Campaigns around Kansas are knocking doors, sending text messages, making calls, polling, and accessing voter data through this innovative software. If you’re a data junky like myself, the AI mapping of poll results across your whole dataset is one of the coolest ways I’ve seen AI used in politics. For example, I can ask 300 people in Miami County how they feel about lowering property taxes, and then Numinar can predict how other voters in Miami County will feel about lowering property taxes.

After working with various data platforms in the campaign realm, Numinar is by far the best I’ve ever used. Don’t just take my word for it, CampaignTech awarded Numinar Best Software in 2023.

The best part for candidates and volunteer across Kansas is that the KSGOP offers Numinar to all candidates and volunteers for free, if you need help getting started, reach out to me at [email protected].

As Executive Director, I’m happy to travel the state, talk about campaigns and elections, and offer trainings. If your group would like me to come speak, let me know. I have worked on various campaigns through the years and am happy to help elect Republicans in your area.

KSGOP is also offering Non-Profit Mail to Republicans across Kansas. This allows campaigns to use our indicia – saving big money on postage. KSGOP has utilized this lower mail rate and text messaging, door knocking, and calling through Numinar to help Republicans win, leading to nearly 80% of Republicans winning in the last local election. While those numbers are great, we need your help to make them even better!

Please sign up to volunteer at https://www.kansas.gop/take-action or make a small donation today so that we can send texts and mailers across Kansas. After all, you are the reason we are able to win elections – the KSGOP grassroots is the second to none!

If you ever have any questions, please do not hesitate to call, text, or email!

It’s an honor to serve as your KSGOP Executive Director,

Dakotah Parshall

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The importance of the 2024 elections in Kansas cannot be overstated.

We must register every eligible voter, convince them to vote Republican, and make sure they get to the polls to get Kansas Republican candidates across the finish line and to get President Trump back in the White House!

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Right now is the time to win

the November elections!

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Photo of Abraham Lincoln

by Alexander Gardner

November 8, 1863

“With malice toward none, with charity for all, with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall have borne the battle and for his widow and his orphan, to do all which may achieve and cherish a just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all nations.”

Lincoln’s Second Inaugural Address

Saturday, March 4, 1865

2024

July 11

Pawnee County Republican Party Candidate Forum

Santa Fe Trail Center

7pm

July 15-19

RNC Presidential

Nominating Convention

Fiserv Forum

Milwaukee, WI

July 16

Deadline to register to vote

or update your voter registration

information to participate in the

2024 primary election.

July 17

First day of advance voting.

Advance ballots by mail sent.

In-person advance voting may begin.

Note: Check with your county election

officer for specific times and locations.

July 23

Republican Party of Harvey County

Ice Cream Social

Athletic Park

Newton, KS

7 pm

July 30

Last day to apply for an advance

voting mail ballot.

August 5

In-person advance voting ends

at 12:00 p.m.

August 6

PRIMARY ELECTION

All advance ballots by mail must

be postmarked by Election Day and

received by Friday, August 9, 2024.

October 15

Deadline to register to vote or

update your voter registration

information to participate

in the 2024 general election.

October 16

First day of advance voting.

Advance ballots by mail are transmitted.

In-person advance voting may begin.

Check with your county election officer

for specific times and locations.

October 29

Last day to apply for an advance

voting mail ballot.

November 3

Daylight Savings Time Ends

November 4

In-person advance voting ends

at 12:00 p.m.

November 5

GENERAL ELECTION

November 28

Thanksgiving Day

December 24

Christmas Eve

December 25

Christmas Day

December 31

New Years Eve

Standing Meetings

Anderson County Republican Party

Last Thursday of every month

6 p.m.

Garnett Pizza Hut

405 N. Maple

Garnett, KS

Republican Leadership

Important Dates

Campaign Finance Reports

1. Finance Report is Due to Kansas Governmental Ethics on Monday, 07/29/2024

2. The Finance Report covers the period of 01/01/2024 - 07/25/2024

County Reorganization Meetings

1. County reorganization meetings must take place between the August primary election and fourteen days immediately following the November general election.

2. County chairs are prohibited under K.S.A. 25-3801 from making appointments to fill vacancies in precinct committee positions to open seats afywr the filing deadline date until the county central committee has conducted their reorganization meeting.

3. More information can be found CLICK HERE regarding County and District Reorganization Meetings and Guidance for Party Officers.

Sign, Sign, Everywhere a Sign

Political and Campaign Signage

1. Right-of-Way and Public Property

K.S.A. 25-2711. Placement of political signs during election period. No city or county shall regulate or prohibit the placement of or the number of political signs on private property or the unpaved right-of-way for city streets or county roads on private property during the 45-day period prior to any election and the two-day period following any such election. Cities and counties may regulate the size and a set-back distance for the placement of signs so as not to impede sight lines or sight distance for safety reasons.

2. HOA Sign Restrictions

K.S.A. 58-3820. Restrictive covenants; political yard signs; limitations. (a) On and after the effective date of this act, any provision of a restrictive covenant which prohibits the display of political yard signs, which are less than six square feet, during a period commencing 45 days before an election and ending two days after the election is hereby declared to be against public policy and such provision shall be void and unenforceable.

“Together, we will lead the Republican party back to the White House and we will lead our country back to safety, prosperity and peace.”

~ Donald Trump

45th President of the United States

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