Now Announcing: Craig's (Worst) List

 

We asked. You voted. Now, the results are in.

Over the last two weeks, we've asked YOU to vote for the worst,
most out of touch, and most bizarre policy moves of the year in our
2020 Donkey Awards. Your votes are in, and we're here to
announce the "award winners." Keep reading to see if your
picks received an "award!"

#8. Worst for Children: Mutilation for Minors

What policy this year was worst for children? You chose
"mutilation for minors," and we can understand why. In
December, California's Insurance Commissioner put out an
"opinion letter" informing insurers that if a minor girl
wants "male chest reconstruction surgery" (aka a double
mastectomy) as part of a transgender "transition," the
insurance company may not deny her request solely based on her age. In
other words, California is actively supportive of minors receiving
damaging, life-altering surgeries.


#7. Worst for Life: License to Kill Act

This one was the tightest contest of all. 49% understandably voted the
"worst" was "Overwhelming Support for
Infanticide" in Massachusetts. Ultimately, though, 51% of you
chose the "License to Kill Act," a New Jersey bill that if
it became law would legalize abortion up to birth. Not only that, but
it would allow non-residents to come to New Jersey for taxpayer-funded
abortions (if they are unable to afford it). That could open the door
for human traffickers to bring vulnerable, pregnant girls for taxpayer
funded abortions. Indeed, this would be a "worst for life"
if it became law.

 
 

#6. Worst Retaliation:?Canceled by Association

It's been quite a year for cancel culture, and we gave you two
choices of some surprising ways it showed up. But the winner was
clear: "Canceled by Association." A Minnesota man was
kicked off his city's human rights commission after his wife, a
state representative, sponsored legislation to protect girls'
sports and was recognized at a gala hosted by our friends at Minnesota
Family Council. Talk about cancel culture!


#5. Worst Dispute: Waiting for a Waiting Period

This is one legal dispute that shouldn't have happened in the
first place. Last year, Iowa passed a law that required women to wait
24 hours before getting an abortion. That gives women time to consider
choosing life instead of being pressured into having an abortion right
away. But this year, a district judge issued an injunction against the
law. The bill will next head to the Iowa Supreme Court.

 
 

#4. Worst COVID Restrictions: Fined for Faith

You all spoke loud and clear on your vote for "worst COVID
restrictions!" With 74% of the vote, "fined for
faith" took the "award." What happened? In the midst
of COVID restrictions, some churches and churchgoers were actually
fined for meeting. One example: in Mississippi, churchgoers were fined
$500 for attending a drive-in church service. The church pointed out
that members even kept their windows rolled up! That truly was a
"worst" of COVID.

#3. Worst for Women: Not Your Grandma's ERA

What was one of the worst policy proposals for women in America? Many
of you thought it was the renewed effort for a constitutional
"Equal Rights Amendment." The amendment would
"clarify" that men and women are equal under law. It was a
major debate in the 1970s. But it's unnecessary as men and women
are already equal under the law. Plus, this proposed constitutional
amendment is not your grandma's ERA: it would almost certainly
be used to promote abortion and gender identity. With the majority of
you calling it "worst for women," it's no wonder it
hasn't become reality - and that's a good
thing! 

 
 

#2. Worst Word Choice: "Abortion Care"

While it was a close contest between "birthing people" and
"abortion care," the majority agreed: the term
"abortion care" is such an oxymoron it has to be named
"worst word choice" of 2021. Abortion is cruel for both
child and mother. That's not care.


#1. Most Dangerous for America: The Equality Act

We aren't surprised that this one took the cake. The federal
Equality Act would allow men in women's locker rooms and on
women's sports teams, while opening the door for abortion
expansion - and more. It would force LGBT ideology in schools,
law, doctors' offices, and throughout our culture. The bill
would accomplish such sweeping changes by declaring that a
person's self-identified LGBT status is a "protected
class" - something on the same level as race or national
origin. It's one of the most dangerous pieces of legislation
ever to come from Congress, and the title of "Most Dangerous for
America" is well-deserved! 

That's it for the "worst" of 2021...but
there's more of "Craig's List" to come! Later
this week, we'll be announcing the best of 2021.

We'll be dropping hints on social media this week, so follow us
on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram if you
haven't already!
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We can't wait to share the best of 2021. Will your state be in
the mix?

Blessings,


Meridian Baldacci
Policy and Communications Strategist

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