Dear John, it's the Family Beacon, your weekly source for news and commentary on life, family, and religious freedom in Minnesota and beyond! This week: - Podcast: Will Minnesota Defund Pregnancy Resource Centers?
- Blog: Progressives Push for Legal Weed in Minnesota
- Live-Tweeting the Kidnapping Bill
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True North Legal Continues to Speak the Truth on Dangerous Counseling Censorship Bill
- ALERT: Tell Your House Member to Vote NO on Extreme Abortion Bill
- ALERT: Tell your Legislators to Vote NO on Kidnapping Bill
- United for Life - Pro-Life Advocacy Day February 28
- View Stories from Women with Abortion Regret
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Podcast: Will Minnesota Defund Pregnancy Resource Centers? |
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Progressives Push for Legal Weed in Minnesota |
By Patience Griswold
A bill moving through the legislature would add Minnesota to the 21 states that have legalized recreational marijuana, following state lawmakers’ haphazard legalization of cannabis-infused edibles in July of last year. Unlike other states that have legalized recreational marijuana, Minnesota’s bill would not allow local communities to opt-out. Section 13 of the nearly 250-page bill prohibits local governments from banning possession or sale of marijuana, imposing the drug on the entire state, including in communities that are opposed to it.
Although it is often portrayed as harmless, marijuana is associated with a host of risk factors for public health, and legalization has come with adverse consequences in the states that have embraced it. However well-meaning, legalization does not solve the problems it claims to solve and is likely to be harmful to children, families, and entire communities.
Beginning with the harm caused to individual users, cannabis use has been linked to cardiac complications, an increased risk of suicide, psychosis, and schizophrenia. These affects are especially concerning among young people, with the New York Times reporting that,
In addition to uncontrollable vomiting and addiction, adolescents who frequently use high doses of cannabis may also experience psychosis that could possibly lead to lifelong psychiatric disorder, an increased likelihood of developing depression and suicidal ideation, changes in brain anatomy and connectivity and poor memory. |
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Live-Tweeting the Kidnapping Bill |
MFC Communications Director Moses Bratrud live-tweeted today's hearing of the Kidnapping bill (HF146/SF63) in the Senate Judiciary Committee, where Acting Director of Public Policy Rebecca Delahunt testified against the bill. Once again MFC, along with family attorney Bob Roby, were the only testifiers against the bill. Scroll down to ask your legislators to vote NO on this dangerous bill.
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True North Legal Continues to Speak the Truth on Dangerous Counseling Censorship Bill |
True North Legal's Renee Carlson testified this week on SF 23, the dangerous Counseling Censorship bill misleadingly described as a "Conversion Therapy ban."
You can watch Renee's testimony HERE, or read an excerpt below. Click the button to read and share her entire testimony at True North Legal's Website. Because every person’s story is different, access to trusted counselors is critical for all Minnesotans. Moreover, counselors and clients should direct the conversations about a client’s counseling experience, not the government.
But SF 23 doesn’t allow either. It stifles personal counseling goals by censoring constitutionally protected speech of licensed counselors, clients, and many others, which is likely to result in a vacuum of care, leaving patients who voluntarily seek counseling without any options. [...] |
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ALERT: Take Action on Extreme Abortion Bill |
Tell Minnesota Legislators: Vote NO On the "How To" Abortion Act
The Minnesota House is expected to hold a floor vote soon on HF91 (read the bill HERE), the "How To" bill that accompanies the PRO Act and eviscerates Minnesota's pro-lfe statutes. The Minnesota Senate may also hold a floor vote soon. Please take time to tell your Minnesota legislators to vote NO.
Make your voice heard to help us stop this dangerous bill. Click the button, fill in your information, and then edit the message (if desired) and click "Take Action." |
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ALERT: Take Action on Kidnapping Bill |
Tell Minnesota Legislators: Vote NO On the Kidnapping Bill
Several committees in the Minnesota Legislature have heard the extremely dangerous HF146/SF63 (read it here), a bill that could take troubled kids away from their parents if they refuse to provide harmful "gender-affirming care." It's extremely important to make your voice heard on this bill in advance of possible floor votes. Fill in your information below, edit the provided message (optional), and click TAKE ACTION to send it to your legislators.
Make your voice heard to help us stop this dangerous bill. Click the button, fill in your information, and then edit the message (if desired) and click "Take Action."
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United for Life Pro-Life Advocacy Day - February 28, 2023
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Join us for our pro-life advocacy day, United for Life! This first-ever event will bring together pro-life organizations and individuals from across the state to make one common voice heard at the Capitol in support for life and the unborn! You can find more information and get your *free* tickets at unitedforlifemn.org. |
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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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True North Legal is an initiative of Minnesota Family Institute, fighting to protect life, family, and religious freedom in our legal system. Learn more about True North Legal and its crucial work at truenorthlegal.org. |
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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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