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National Review: Don’t Fall for Tim Walz’s Centrist Façade |
By Moses Bratrud, published in National Review
Here in Minnesota, we like to think we’re different. We like to think the North Star State is special. We even like to think our elected leaders are special, despite all evidence to the contrary. We continued to believe this after our last major party candidate, Walter Mondale, lost 49 states to Ronald Reagan in 1984. We even persist in this belief when our Governor and Vice Presidential contender, Tim Walz, joins a “White Dudes for Harris” zoom meeting to call former President Trump a “bastard” with cringe-inducing “pick-me” energy.
Why would Walz, who has no national profile, be a contender? Kamala Harris ran far to the left of Joe Biden in the 2020 Democratic primary, and there is every indication that she will do so again. She is expected to pick a moderate-leaning governor such as Andy Beshear (Kentucky), Josh Shapiro (Pennsylvania), or Minnesota’s own Tim Walz, in an attempt to reach swing voters.
But is Tim Walz a moderate? That claim has many here in Minnesota scratching their heads. As Minnesota’s pro-life and pro-family group dedicated to seeking change in the state capitol and at the ballot box, we at Minnesota Family Council have had a front-row seat as Tim Walz transformed himself, chameleon-like, from a folksy history teacher from southern Minnesota into one of the most progressive governors in the country. While elsewhere on NRO, Jim Geraghty has detailed the scandals that have plagued Walz’s time in office, Walz’s biggest progressive “accomplishments,” such as they are, should not be ignored.
The first is that Tim Walz has made Minnesota one of the most pro-abortion states in the nation. By advocating and signing the so-called Protect Reproductive Options Act in 2023, with the stroke of a pen Governor Walz made Minnesota one of the most permissive jurisdictions in the world, with abortion now legal until the moment of birth. |
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Alpha News: Rochester Public Schools Threatened With Lawsuit Over District’s Transgender Policy |
Via Alpha News A pair of non-profit public interest law firms have threatened to sue Rochester Public Schools (RPS) if the district utilizes its new pro-transgender policy to “transition a child without parental consent.”
Just weeks ago, the RPS school board gave final authorization to a new policy governing how the district will “address the needs and concerns of transgender and/or gender-expansive students” in its schools. According to that policy, if a child changes their name, or begins using a different bathroom, the school district will only alert the child’s parents if the parent specifically asks about such information.
In short, the school district’s policy does not require RPS to immediately inform parents if their child is attempting to “transition.”
As such, the Upper Midwest Law Center (UMLC) and the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty (WILL), organizations that specialize in protecting constitutional rights, wrote to RPS denouncing the district’s transgender policy.
“The policy gives minor students in the District—with no age limit—the ‘right’ to change their names, pronouns, and bathroom use, all without parental consent. Indeed, the policy states explicitly that ‘parent/guardian consent is not required’ for students to socially transition to a different gender identity at school, nor will the District even notify parents,” wrote the two law firms.
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Request a Voter Guide for YOUR Church Today! |
Election season can be stressful, since no ballot contains perfect candidates. However, there are candidates that are aligned to protecting life, family, and religious freedom. Do you want to know which candidates will fight for your values? Request your 2024 Voter Guide today!
Our 2024 Voter Guide survey has been sent to every major-party candidate running for state or federal office in Minnesota! During a typical election year, our staff distributes thousands and thousands of guides to churches and individuals around Minnesota. That's why we need to know how many copies of the voter guide your church or community group will need as soon as possible. Click this button to request copies of the nonpartisan voter guide today! |
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National Review: Olympics Committee Defends Choice to Allow Woman to Fight Boxer Who Failed Sex-ID Test |
Via National Review
The Olympics is defending its choice to allow Italian female boxer Angela Carini to fight Algerian opponent Imane Khelif, a fighter who was previously disqualified from women’s boxing after a sex-identification test. “Every person has the right to practise sport without discrimination,” the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Paris 2024 Boxing Unit said in a statement. “All athletes participating in the boxing tournament of the Olympic Games Paris 2024 comply with the competition’s eligibility and entry regulations, as well as all applicable medical regulations set by the Paris 2024 Boxing Unit,” the statement adds.
The Olympics said it measures the age and gender of athletes based on their passport in addition to the Paris 2024 boxing regulations. The Paris 2024 medical guidelines for the Olympics do not appear to include an examination to determine whether competitors fighting in the women’s competition possess unfair biological advantages.
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What Bills Passed During Legislative Session? |
Introducing Minnesota Family Council’s 2024 bill tracker. In addition to our email updates and action alerts, bookmarking this page will keep you informed on the issues that faced the Minnesota Legislature this year to do with life, family, and religious freedom. |
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Upcoming Event: Till Kingdom Come Conference--Political Engagement in Light of the Lordship of Christ |
In an age that seems to have lost its political mind, how should Christians respond? Join Christ Bible Church and Riverview Baptist Church as we apply the lordship of Christ to our present political madness. Dates: Friday, September 20 — 6:30 - 9:00 PM Saturday, September 21 — 8:30 AM - 3:30 PM (Lunch Provided) |
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Our Legislative Scorecard: LIVE NOW
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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.
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! |
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Church Ambassador Network: Bring LIGHT to the Capitol! |
The Church Ambassador Network brings the gospel to the Capitol to encourage those hoping in Christ and confront those rejecting His lordship. You have the opportunity to ensure that this ministry continues and the light of the gospel shines in St. Paul.
Will you consider supporting the Church Ambassador Network with your church's missions budget? Watch the video below to learn more about the difference you can make by partnering with us. |
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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. |
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Get the Parent Resource Guide
Responding to the transgender trend with truth and compassion starts with the Parent Resource Guide. Get your copy HERE today and invite a friend to do the same! Click to order your copy today: |
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Moses Bratrud, Director of Strategy
Minnesota Family Council and Institute |
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