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Podcast: Here's How LIFE Can Win in Minnesota |
This week, Representative Tim Miller of Pro-Life Action Ministries Action (PLAM Action) joins us to share his vision to inform, equip, and engage Minnesotans in the fight for life. Instead of running for reelection, Representative Miller started a new pro-life initiative to change the narrative about abortion and establish abortion-free cities in our state. Listen to learn more about his work and how YOU can get involved in the fight for basic human rights! Get the facts, stand for truth. Resources:
Learn more about PLAM Action: plamaction.org
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Double Your Gift for Life, Family, and Freedom (TRIPLE for New Donors!) |
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Daily Signal: 39 Republicans Voted for Radical Same-Sex Marriage Bill |
Note: Rep. Tom Emmer joined all of Minnesota's Democratic U.S. House members in voting for the so-called Respect for Marriage Act. Reps. Fischbach, Stauber, and Finstad voted no.
Via The Daily Signal
The House of Representatives gave final approval to the Respect for Marriage Act Thursday. The bill, which passed 258-169, is now headed to President Joe Biden’s desk.
Every single Democrat voted for the legislation, as did 39 Republicans. Most Republicans (169) voted against the measure, while 1 voted “present” and four did not vote. [...]
The House previously voted to pass the Respect for Marriage Act in July. All Democrats voted in favor (220), while 157 Republicans voted against. Forty-seven Republicans joined their Democrat colleagues in voting for the bill. These included Reps. Elise Stefanik, R-N.Y., chairwoman of the House Republican Conference; Adam Kinzinger, R-Ill.; Scott Perry, R-Pa.; Liz Cheney, R-Wyo.; and Lee Zeldin, R-N.Y.
Rep. Perry appears to have walked back on his decision to vote for the bill. Perry said in a November interview with Family Research Council President Tony Perkins that he did not have much information on the bill before it went up for a vote in July. “This bill did not come through committee in the House—it came directly to the floor,” said Perry. “We were given a choice, as we understood it… to vote either against traditional marriage or against interracial marriage.”
Perry explained he had to vote on the bill almost immediately. “I calculated incorrectly … that my long-standing support of traditional marriage would be understood, and I didn’t want to vote against interracial marriage.” |
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True North Legal: 303 Creative Case is Crucial Test of Religious Freedom |
On December 5, 2022, the U.S. Supreme Court heard oral argument in graphic designer Lorie Smith’s case, 303 Creative v. Elenis. At stake is whether artists—indeed all Americans—will be free to say what they believe without fear of government punishment. Lorie’s case has become even more important after the U.S. House's shameful vote this week on the so-called “Respect for Marriage Act,” a bill which demonstrates that officials at the highest level of government are increasing hostile to free speech and religious liberty. No one should be forced to say something they don’t believe, and we are hopeful that the Supreme Court will uphold the freedom of speech of all Americans in 303 Creative.
True North Legal, Reason for Life, and Iowa's Family Leader filed an amicus brief in support of 303 Creative, which you can read HERE. In this short video, hear True North Legal General Counsel Renee Carlson discuss the case with Alliance Defending Freedom Senior Counsel Matt Sharp.
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Watch the Stories of Women with Abortion Regret |
Minnesota Family Institute has partnered with Silent No More to bring the stories of women who regret their abortions to a wide audience. We're able to share the full versions of these women's powerful stories, which you can see below. Click the "Learn More" button to see more information about abortion regret and the 30-second versions of these stories. |
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