Read more in today's memo School Choice Week "It is the natural, fundamental right of parents and legal guardians to determine and direct the care, teaching, and education of their children."  — Michigan's Revised School Code Michigan law upholds your right as a parent to manage your child's education. In a culture that's becoming increasingly hostile to traditional values of faith and family, we need to take charge of what our kids are learning. The failure of so many public schools to properly teach our children during the pandemic shows us that school choice is more important than ever. This week, we celebrate the freedom to choose our children's education. We pledge to continue the fight for school choice in Michigan, ensuring that all families have the ability to help their kids succeed without restriction or interference from the government. READ MORE More details to come on our "Go Local" conference! Abortion Update March for Life Tomorrow at the Capitol Join us Saturday at 1 pm at the State Capitol to march for life! Protect Life MI is hosting the event. We need to keep up the energy and show Michigan that we won't stand for abortion. Human life is precious. MORE DETAILS Michigan Legislature Seeks to Repeal 1931 Abortion Ban The 102nd Michigan Legislature convened in Lansing on January 11th. One of their stated goals was to repeal the 1931 abortion ban. CTV opposes these efforts and will continue to fight for the right to life. In the midterm election, Michigan citizens voted to amend our state constitution to make abortion legal up until birth. The old abortion ban is no longer in effect, but removing it completely means the battle for life in Michigan gets even harder. READ MORE LGBT Update Michigan Legislature Moves to Add Protections for Gender Identity The Michigan Legislature is also looking to expand the Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (ELCRA) to protect "sexual orientation" and "gender identity." This legislation puts our religious freedoms in peril unless strong additional language is added to provide the protections churches and people of faith will need. CTV will be continue to monitor this legislation and advocate for those needed protections. READ MORE CTV is Hiring! We are currently looking to hire a part-time bookkeeper. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a non-profit preserving Judeo-Christian values in Michigan. We're looking for someone who is organized, driven, and will complement the ministry environment. This position is a hybrid of virtual and onsite work. Interested? Email us by clicking below. Contact Us Consider How You Can Support CTV Citizens for Traditional Values relies on the support of grassroots activists and concerned citizens who care about preserving, protecting, and promoting the faith-based values that sustain good governance. Your prayer support and financial contributions enable us to be effective as we stand for truth in local communities, Lansing, and beyond. Donate now!   Citizens for Traditional Values | PO Box 80295, Lansing, MI 48908 Unsubscribe [email protected] Update Profile | Constant Contact Data Notice Sent by [email protected] powered by Try email marketing for free today!