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| Unwoke - Episode 7: What Will Abortion Laws Look Like After Roe v. Wade? |
|  | There's lots of speculation that the Supreme Court could overturn Roe v. Wade, either in the upcoming Dobbs v. Jackson case or in other pending cases. What would that mean for abortion laws in Minnesota? Watch this video to find out! |
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| Dobbs v. Jackson Heads to the Supreme Court: How to Pray |
|  | Join in this prayer opportunity as the Supreme Court prepares to hear arguments in the Dobbs case On December 1, 2021, the Supreme Court hears the landmark pro-life case, Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health. At stake in this lawsuit is the right of states to restrict abortion before 24 weeks. This is our greatest opportunity in a generation to overturn Roe v. Wade. December 1st - Overturn Roe Prayer Rally Our allies at Pro-Life Action Ministries are hosting a prayer rally at 10:00 AM in front of the Warren E. Burger Federal Courthouse (316 Robert Street N. St. Paul, MN 55101). Join with people all across the nation who are answering the call to pray and give strong public support for the overturning of Roe v. Wade and the restoration of protections to unborn children. Also upcoming: three of MFC's staff will be in Washington, D.C., for Dobbs and accompanying rallies next week. Look for footage live from D.C. next week! |
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| President Biden Belittles Mothers and Caregivers While Promoting His "Build Back Better" Plan |
|  | President Biden recently took to Twitter to complain that women are “locked out of the workforce because they have to care for a child or an elderly relative at home” and tout his “Build Back Better” Act so that women can “get back to work.” This sentiment is deeply anti-family and belittles women who choose to stay at home as mothers and caregivers. Half the women in America with children under the age of 18 prefer to stay home. Not only that, but 60% of Americans say that having a parent, particularly a mother, stay at home is best for children. The research backs this up — stay-at-home parenting is good for children. Kids with a stay-at-home parent are less likely to struggle academically, have lower stress levels, and fewer behavior issues. Rather than acknowledge any of this, President Biden bemoans the fact that these women are at home instead of in the workforce. This attitude devalues motherhood and caregiving, and is completely dismissive toward children and older adults. What if our priority was not ensuring that as many parents as possible are away from their children for at least half of their waking hours in pursuit of transient economic gain, and instead focused on supporting families? Devaluing families and belittling those who stay at home as caregivers is not “building back better.” It is profoundly disrespectful and shows a complete disregard for young and old alike. Furthermore, is it any surprise that we see staffing shortages in day cares, group homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities when our elected officials lead the way in treating caregiving as less valuable than whatever other jobs President Biden wishes people would get back to—only, of course, after submitting to mandatory COVID-19 vaccination? |
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| Giving Tuesday is an Opportunity to GIVE for Life! |
|  | | It's almost #GivingTuesday! This is a mainstay of the calendar for nonprofits all across America as we prepare for the giving season and the holidays. On the Tuesday after Thanksgiving last year, Americans donated over $2.47 billion to their favorite nonprofits and charities on #GivingTuesday alone! With so many deserving nonprofits, why does Minnesota Family Institute deserve your tax-deductible donations? Because we're fighting for LIFE in Minnesota. As our state's largest Christian group devoted to life, family, and religious freedom, we are advancing the right to life from conception to natural death, every day of the year. We're doing this in various ways, but I especially want to highlight our work educating Minnesotans about the necessity of electing pro-life leaders. Because of radical pro-abortion politicians in our State Capitol and Governor's Mansion, we're facing an uphill battle to protect life. But with your help, we can get the message out to Minnesotans that we have huge opportunities in 2022 to CHANGE THE GAME and make progress for LIFE. If you want to see Minnesota embrace a culture of life where babies' lives are cherished and protected, give to the work of Minnesota Family Institute this #GivingTuesday. We're so grateful for your support! |
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| Minnesota Leadership Forum, December 15th - Get Tickets Now! |
|  | Tickets are NOW AVAILABLE for our gubernatorial debate on December 15th! Get your seats now! Join Minnesota Family Council, and cosponsors AM1280 The Patriot, Freedom Club, and Alpha News, for the Minnesota Leadership Forum, an evening with conservative candidates for Governor of Minnesota. Moderated by national radio talk show host and author Hugh Hewitt, the evening will allow the candidates to highlight where they stand on issues that matter to pro-life, pro-family, and pro-freedom voters. The leading candidates will be on stage together for a forum with Hugh and Minnesota Family Council CEO John Helmberger in the beautiful environs of the Performing Arts Center at Providence Academy in Plymouth. We'll ask these candidates the tough questions that matter to conservative voters. Don’t miss this unique opportunity to hear Senator Michelle Benson, Doctor Scott Jensen, Senator Paul Gazelka, and Doctor Neil Shah all on the same stage as they speak on why they deserve your support at the February caucuses. A straw poll will be conducted at the forum. WHEN: December 15, 2021. Doors Open 6 PM. Forum Begins 6:30 PM. VIP Reception Before Forum - 5:15 PM - 6:15 PM. VIP tickets available HERE. Appetizers will be served |
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| Independent Abortion Facilities are Closing and That's Good News! |
|  | | The so-called “Abortion Care Network” (ACN) recently reported that independent abortion facilities are closing at an “alarming rate.” In the past five years, 113 independent abortion facilities have closed, including 34 since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic. In the past decade, the number of independent abortion facilities has declined by 30%. The rate at which these clinics are closing is not what is alarming. What is alarming is that they ever opened in the first place and that, far too often, we are numb to the daily massacre committed by the abortion industry. It’s well past time for these clinics to close. Abortion is a grave injustice that has plagued the United States for too long, and the sooner these clinics close the doors, the better. Although Planned Parenthood continues to commit over a third of abortions in the United States, ACN reports that independent abortion facilities commit 58% of all abortions. Meanwhile, 40 Days for Life recently celebrated the 20,000th baby saved thanks to their campaign! For 14 years, the group has held a 40-day, around-the-clock vigil outside of abortion facilities praying for the women entering and offering them hope and resources to choose life, and their annual vigil has saved an average of over 1400 babies per year! The pro-life movement is making strides, not just in passing life-saving legislation but also in changing hearts and minds about abortion and offering real care and support to women. The abortion industry preys on fear. The impact of organizations like 40 Days for Life and other pro-life sidewalk counseling ministries shows that women do not need abortion and that, when shown the reality of abortion and offered life-affirming support, many abortion-minded women choose life. |
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|  | Did you know that when you shop with Amazon Smile, Amazon makes a donation to Minnesota Family Institute at no cost to you? You can support LIFE, FAMILY, and RELIGIOUS FREEDOM while you shop by clicking here (smile.amazon.com/ch/41-1439560) or with AmazonSmile ON in the Amazon Shopping app and AmazonSmile donates to Minnesota Family Institute. Bookmark Amazon Smile in your browser so that Amazon will donate every time you make a purchase! |
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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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| John Helmberger, CEO Minnesota Family Council and Institute |
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