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| Video: Watch our Attorney General Candidates Forum |
|  | Last night, almost 300 Minnesotans gathered at Providence Academy in Plymouth to watch three leading conservative candidates for Attorney General answer the tough questions and ask Minnesotans for their support, with thousands more tuned in to cosponsors AM1280 The Patriot or Alpha News’ livestream. It was a great event! If you missed it, you can watch the debate by clicking here, or the button below. |
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| Blog: NCAA's Good Intentions Don't Justify Broken Promises to Women |
|  | This year the Women’s Final Four Tournament will be held in Minneapolis. It’s impeccable timing, as the current position of women’s rights is quite literally March Madness 2022. In last week’s Senate confirmation hearings for Supreme Court Justice nominee Kentanji Brown Jackson, we learned it is now controversial to adhere to the scientific and biological position that women definitively exist. While I disagree with much of Judge Jackson’s judicial philosophy, there is a sense of comradery between female attorneys as most female attorneys would agree that even today, we are not always treated as equals with our male colleagues. However, Judge Jackson is not only a female, she will likely be the first African American female U.S. Supreme Court Justice. It is undoubtedly an incredible accomplishment for both her and for our country. Unfortunately, by her own admission, we cannot celebrate that truth. In the confirmation hearings, when asked, “what is a woman?” she replied, “I don’t know, I’m not a biologist.” So, all we can say definitively is that Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson would be the first person claiming to be an African American woman to sit on the Supreme Court. There’s simply no way to know for sure! With the wave of intolerance against women (whoever they might be), it should come as no surprise that just last year the ACLU butchered a statement from one of the most prominent women in American history, Ruth Bader Ginsberg, replacing the use of her words “woman” “she” and “her” with gender-neutral words such as “their” and “persons.” Minnesota is no exception to through-the-looking-glass notions of womanhood. Last year, a male athlete filed a lawsuit against USA Powerlifting for not allowing him to compete in women's powerlifting competition. The Minnesota State High School League (MSHSL) has also wholeheartedly embraced policies allowing for unfair competition between male and female athletes. The organization changed its bylaws to allow males to play on girls’ sports teams in the face of significant opposition and despite incontrovertible statistics showing that male athletes have significant competitive advantages and may even increase the risk of injuring female competitors. |
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| Blog: LEAD Pushes Students to Excel in All Areas of Life |
|  | By Luke Mueller To the left sat the opposition to my bill. To the right were my supporters, friends, and the police officer I was there to represent. We debated for the better part of an hour, using evidence, logic, and testimonies to make our case. In the end, our bill passed, and I walked away with a greater understanding of how our government worked. That was only half of what I learned at LEAD, a student statesmanship and worldview camp. As students, we were able to learn about culture and worldview from pastors, writers, and legislators. We had the opportunity to participate in small group discussions about topics like abortion, and how to approach it in both the political and cultural realm. In short, experience at LEAD gave me experience that has allowed me to succeed in every aspect of my life. Our culture has shown how little it cares for our students. Instead of leading our classrooms with the pledge of allegiance, teachers have sought to integrate radical theories on sexuality and racial justice. Instead of challenging students with rigorous, critical thinking, they have allowed them to develop a blind, follow the leader mentality. LEAD, on the other hand, requires students to rise above the low expectations that culture puts on them. The ability to think critically is a crucial aspect of succeeding now, and in the future. Not only will LEAD students find themselves prepared to enter their careers, but they will also be ready to be leaders in their community, especially in politics. LEAD takes a deep dive into the world of Minnesota politics and allows students to understand how our system works. I participated in LEAD’s House track, focusing on creating and defending bills that affect all of Minnesota. My team and I worked closely with a police officer to draw up a bill requiring the use of body cameras for Minnesota police. Through this experience, I learned not only how our political system works, but also how to think critically and defend what I believe. Although I do not plan on seeking political office, I think we should all aim to be good citizens – and that’s what LEAD taught me to do. |
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| Sign Your Teen Up for Our Leadership Camp (July 24-29) - Early Registration Deadline Has Been EXTENDED |
|  | | We have exciting news — LEAD’s Early Bird Registration Deadline has been extended to April 18th! We want to make sure that YOU have the opportunity to save $50 on LEAD registration!
The next generation needs leaders who will take a bold stand for what they believe. That’s why LEAD exists! LEAD empowers teens to become tomorrow’s leaders by giving them the tools to build a strong biblical worldview, equipping them with a hands-on understanding of the legislative process, and preparing them to confidently engage in the fight for life, family, and religious freedom. We hope to see your teen at LEAD 2022 from July 24-2th! For more information and to register go to www.leadminnesota.org |
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| Promoted: Zoom Lecture from University of St. Thomas Prolife Center (April 6) |
| From the UST Prolife Center: The Prolife Center is hosting a lecture on the Saint Paul campus entitled "State Constitutions and Abortion" by Paul Linton, former general counsel for Americans United for Life on Wednesday, April 6 at 4 p.m **Attorneys should note that CLE credit for this lecture is pending. Topic: Prolife Center, State Constitutions and Abortion Time: Apr 6, 2022 04:00 PM Central Time (US and Canada) JOIN Zoom MEETING: https://stthomas.zoom.us/j/95308262833?pwd=akw3SlA0QkFpYndQU1paNWxaem9nQT09 JOIN BY ENTERING THIS MEETING ID: 953 0826 2833 Passcode: 462785 |
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| Promoted: Good Friday Prayer Vigil (April 15) |
|  | Via Pro-Life Action Ministries: Join us on Good Friday as we remember the unborn victims of abortion while meditating on the Passion of our Lord Jesus Christ. We will gather beside one of the largest abortion facilities in the Midwest, Planned Parenthood. Pastors of various denominations lead us in Scripture and prayer every half hour. There is no protesting or signs, just solemn prayer, a wooden cross and our sorrowful hearts. There is no parking near the Planned Parenthood on Good Friday. We have reserved free parking at the University of St. Thomas Anderson Parking Deck at the intersection of Cretin Ave. and Grand Ave., St. Paul, MN and will be running shuttle buses all day to and from the vigil. We are encouraging large groups to arrange a bus of their own.Questions, contact [email protected] or 651-797-6363. |
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| Promoted: Sidewalk Counseling Training Seminar (April 26) |
|  | If you can hand someone a brochure, you can help save a life! Learn how to save babies by peacefully reaching out to those entering local abortion facilities. Prayer supporters are also needed and are welcome to attend. Open to Christians of all denominations. No charge. Hosted by the Sanctity of Life Ministry, Bethlehem Baptist Church, and presented by Pro-Life Action Ministries. Ample free parking in the church lot. For more information or to register, contact: [email protected] or call (651) 797-6364. Is God calling you to do more for the unborn? Learn more about sidewalk counseling here. |
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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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