Democrat Members of Congress are attempting to use illicit methods to breathe life into the dead Equal Rights Amendment which is still a bad idea 37 years after it expired in 1972. In the Virginia General Assembly this year, the ERA came within a single vote of passing!
I have prepared nine Reclaiming the Republic podcasts analyzing the Equal Rights Amendment based on Congressional Hearings, floor debate, court cases, law review journals, and other documents with quotes from proponents and opponents.
This critical battle is being waged now! Passage of a federal ERA would embed abortion in our US Constitution, force women into combat, and end any separation of the sexes in prisons, shelters, sports, etc.
You can Listen to my "Reclaiming the Republic" Podcast at the Apple link:
Share these podcasts with friends and vote against any candidate who supports the ERA. We must stop the illegitimate and dishonest effort by ERA zealots to amend the U.S. Constitution with three rather than the 38 states required by our Constitution.
Bob Marshall
Friday, September 6, 2019
By Gary Bauer
The Intolerant Left
Famed New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees is under attack by the radical left and its media allies. Why is Brees suddenly the subject of so much attention?
Did he protest the national anthem? No. Did he tweet something nasty about Donald Trump? No. For those things, he would be applauded by our cultural elites.
No, Brees's sin was recording a brief video encouraging kids to take their Bibles to school, encouraging them to "live out your faith . . . and share God's love with friends." Oh, the horror!
The video was produced by our friends at Focus on the Family. And for that Brees is being accused of promoting hate and being "anti-LGBT." Nothing could be further from the truth -- about either Drew Brees or Focus on the Family.
I still look back fondly on my years with Focus on the Family and my relationship with Dr. James Dobson. It was Dr. Dobson who appointed me as president of the Family Research Council after I left the Reagan Administration.
The overwhelming majority of Focus's work is helping to keep marriages and families intact because that is what we know is best for children. Unlike the left, Focus isn't trying to force its values on anyone else. They don't force anyone to follow their advice. They offer it freely to anyone who seeks it.
The attack on Brees is just the latest indication of the left's growing intolerance for men and women of faith. It is a reminder of what is at stake in the culture war raging over the values we will pass on to our children and grandchildren.
More Left-wing Nonsense
Madison County Republican Women's
Christmas Gala
Saturday, December 14th
featuring
Award Winning Actress and Smithsonian Scholar
Mary Ann Jung
presenting
5:00 PM at the Madison Fire Hall
Event details to follow soon!
Saturday, September 14, will be our first Super Saturday! Even though door knockers will be speaking about ALL of our candidates at the doors, we will be doing "candidate highlights!" For each of the first five Super Saturdays, two candidates will speak briefly and give volunteers two of their campaign platforms to discuss with voters at the doors! Coffee and donuts will be provided at each Super Saturday. See you at 402 S. Main Street, Culpeper.
Saturday, September 14 @ 10AM: Our FIRST Super Saturday! Candidate highlights: Tom Underwood and Missy White.
Saturday, September 21 @ 10AM: Super Saturday with candidate highlights of Mike Webert and Nick Freitas
Saturday, September 28 @ 10AM: Super Saturday with candidate highlights of Bryce Reeves and Keith Brown.
October 5 @ 10AM: Super Saturday with candidate highlights of Paul Walther and Scott Jenkins
October 19 @ 10AM: Super Saturday with candidate highlights of Tom Underwood and Ben Phillips
October 26 @ 10AM: Super Saturday FINAL PUSH! We will be trying to hit as many doors as we can and make contact with as many voters as possible!!
November 2 @ 10AM: Super Saturday FINAL PUSH! We will be trying to hit as many doors as we can and make contact with as many voters as possible!!
Other CCRC News
The CCRC website is up! Go to CulpeperGOP.org and check it out!
Our headquarters at 402 S. Main Street is open Tuesday from 4:00 until 7:00 and on Saturday from 11:00 until 2:00. Stop by and get your Trump gear.
We need volunteers on Tuesday September 17 and Tuesday September 24 from 4:00 until 7:00 pm at our headquarters at 402 S. Main Street, Culpeper (across the 309 Grill). We have one person willing, but we need a second person for both nights. Email Barby at mourings@gmail.com if you can help.
Culpeper County Republican Committee Headquarters at 402 S. Main Street is open every Tuesday from 4:00 until 7:00pm and on Saturdays from 11:00 until 2:00! Come by and say hi and get your election signs!
CCRC Breakfast Saturday, September 21 at 8:30am at Peppers in Culpeper. Sheriff Jenkins will be our guest speaker.
Saturday, September 21, 4:00pm The 12th Annual Fall Party at Kurt and Kate's. Traditional ham and salad buffet served with any sides you bring to share. 33140 River Mill Road, Richardsville, VA. RSVP to Kurt Christenson by Thursday, September 19 by email: tsuga782@gmail.com or call 540-399-1010.
Wednesday, September 25, 6:30pm Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Candidate's Forum at Daniel Technology Center, 18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper featuring candidates for Treasurer and Culpeper County School Board.
September 26 7:00 pm CCRC Monthly Meeting Reformation Lutheran Church, 601 Madison Road, Culpeper VA.
Thursday, October 3, 6:30pm Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Candidate's Forum at Daniel Technology Center, 18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper featuring candidates for Virginia State Senate & Delegates.
Thursday, October 15, 6:30pm Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Candidate's Forum at Daniel Technology Center, 18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper featuring candidates for Board of Supervisors and Commonwealth Attorney.
Wednesday, October 23, 6:30pm Culpeper Chamber of Commerce Candidate's Forum at Daniel Technology Center, 18121 Technology Drive, Culpeper featuring candidates for Town Council and Culpeper County Sheriff
October 24 7:00 pm CCRC Monthly Meeting Reformation Lutheran Church, 601 Madison Road, Culpeper.
November 5 Election Day
November 21 7:00 pm CCRC Monthly Meeting Reformation Lutheran Church, 601 Madison Road, Culpeper VA.
Republican Party leader and TEA Party activist Travis Witt will be the Guest Speaker at the Tuesday, September 17th Madison County Republican Women's meeting, 6:00-8:30 PM. Travis Witt, who is known for his portrayal of Revolutionary War hero and Virginia pastor John Peter Muhlenberg, will be discussing The Equality Act and other issues.
MCRW will celebrate celebrate summer's end with a traditional Turkey Dinner. The menu will include great sides and desserts by MCRW members. Dinner: $8. Everyone is invited to attend this informative meeting. Location: Madison Presbyterian Church Fellowship Hall, 1236 Fishback Road, Rt. 722 at the north traffic light. For more information, please call (540) 923-4109.
AFP Fall Campaign Kick Off & Phone Bank
Saturday, September 7 @ 11:00am-3:00pm
Charlottesville AFP Office
375 Greenbrier Drive, Suite 102
Join us this Saturday for our fall political campaign launch with a fun kick-off theme for all to enjoy.
Help us maintain a policy majority in the General Assembly. Volunteer to help connect key swing voters to endorsed Virginia Senate and House candidates.
AFP is providing complimentary lunch for all attendees.
Contact Flint Engleman to sign-up or for more information. FEngleman@afphq.org or (540)226-4591.
As more and more sellout politicians team up with the radical anti-gunners, it is up to the voters of the Commonwealth to stop them.
And that is exactly what Connie Stevens and the Albemarle Republican Committee decided to do last week.
Here is the press release
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
September 4, 2019
Virginia Constitutional Conservatives
info@virginiaconservatives.net
www.virginiaconservatives.net
Republican County Committee Stands Against Red Flag Laws
This past Thursday (Aug. 28th, 2019) at its quarterly meeting, the Albemarle County Republican Committee took a bold step for liberty by adopting a Resolution Affirming our Bill of Rights and against Red Flag Gun Confiscation Schemes.
"As you all know, our gun rights are under assault like never before – both on the federal level and here on the State level. To combat that, it's good for all our local Republican units to make their voices heard. I would like to see our State Party adopt a similar resolution at their meeting this Saturday," said Connie Stevens, member of the Albemarle County Republican Committee who led this effort.
The Bill of Rights Resolution that passed was authored by the Virginia Constitutional Conservatives and states-
'Whereas, the 2nd Amendment of the United States Constitution states "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed'; and
Whereas, the 4th Amendment of the United States Constitution states "The right of the peopleto be secure in their persons, houses, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, shall not be violated, and no Warrants shall issue, but upon probable cause, supported by Oath or affirmation, and particularly describing the place to be searched, and the persons or things to be seized"; and
Whereas, the 5th Amendment of the United States Constitution states "No person shall be held to answer for a capital, or otherwise infamous crime, unless on a presentment or indictment of a Grand Jury, except in cases arising in the land or naval forces, or in the Militia, when in actual service in time of War or public danger; nor shall any person be subject for the same offence to be twice put in jeopardy of life or limb; nor shall be compelled in any criminal case to be a witness against himself, nor be deprived of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor shall private property be taken for public use, without just compensation"; and
Whereas, the 6th Amendment to the United States Constitution states "In all criminal prosecutions, the accused shall enjoy the right to a speedy and public trial, by an impartial jury of the State and district wherein the crime shall have been committed, which district shall have been previously ascertained by law, and to be informed of the nature and cause of the accusation; to be confronted with the witnesses against him; to have compulsory process for obtaining witnesses in his favor, and to have the Assistance of Counsel for his defence";
Therefore-
Resolved, the Albemarle County Republican Committee stands steadfast with the constitutionally protected rights of the citizens of Albemarle County; and
Resolved, the Albemarle County Republican Committee resolutely opposes Red Flag Gun Confiscation Laws, otherwise known as "Extreme Protection Acts" including the Threat, Assessment, Prevention and Security Act (TAPS); and
Resolved, the Albemarle County Republican Committee requires that all Republican elected representatives and candidates in Albemarle County oppose these unconstitutional schemes;
and
Resolved, that the Chairman of the Albemarle County Republican Committee shall cause copies of this resolution to be disseminated to all Republican members of the General Assembly, and to the media.'
"As more and more fake conservatives work with anti-gun radicals, it is time the people take a stand and demand that those elected to serve them also serve the very principles of liberty that our forefathers fought and died for," said S. Chris Anders, Director of the Virginia Constitutional Conservatives. "Grassroots leadership will make a difference, and Connie Stevens and the Albermarle County Republican Committee need to be commended for their actions."
"Currently Loudoun County is set to vote on the same Bill of Rights Resolution in September and we encourage all Republican County Committees to adopt this resolution of freedom, liberty standing by the rights our Republic was created to preserve."
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August 16, 2019
IRLI brief supports rule that would require Central American asylees to apply first in Mexico
WASHINGTON—The Immigration Reform Law Institute (IRLI) has filed a letter brief with the Executive Officer for Immigration Review (EOIR) that endorses new joint regulations seeking to discourage Central American nationals from claiming asylum at the Mexican-U.S. border, without first applying for protection under Mexican refugee law.
The EOIR is the agency within the U.S. Department of Justice responsible for management of the nation's immigration courts. On July 16, 2019, EOIR and the U.S. Department of Homeland Security published a joint regulation that will make an alien who attempts to enter or arrives at the southern border after travelling through Mexico presumptively ineligible for asylum, unless the alien has applied for protection from persecution or torture under Mexican law. As IRLI points out in its public comments, Mexico is a signatory to a broader range of United Nations conventions and protocols protecting refugees, including international conventions protecting women and migrants against discrimination and abuse, than is the United States.
The new regulations do not apply to Mexican nationals, unaccompanied alien children of any nationality, or to adult or child victims of human trafficking. In addition, aliens who can prove that they likely would be killed or tortured if expelled back to their home countries remain eligible to have their removal suspended until human rights conditions have improved, a procedure called "withholding of removal."
"Considering the intricate provisions of the Immigration and Nationality Act together shows that they operate, as Congress intended, to authorize the Departments of Justice and Homeland Security to impose critical limitations on application and eligibility for asylum, and that these limitations are fully consistent with both the asylum statute and federal immigration law as a whole," commented IRLI Senior Counsel Michael M. Hethmon, who prepared the IRLI brief.
"IRLI strongly supports the policy rationales articulated in the Interim Final Rule. The new amendments are urgently needed and will significantly reduce the incentive for the massive surge in trafficking of Central American women and children across Mexico, with all its attendant abuses and dangers," said IRLI Executive Director and General Counsel, Dale L. Wilcox. "Our legal analysis shows that the new regulations will contribute materially to reducing both the detention of these vulnerable populations and the debilitating backlogs in asylum processing. Our analysis is especially timely given that the Ninth Circuit has just lifted a nationwide injunction to allow the Mexican transit asylum ban to be enforced in Texas and New Mexico," Wilcox stated.
The IRLI public comment was submitted in response to EOIR Docket No. 19-0504: Asylum Eligibility and Procedural Modifications, 84 Fed. Reg. 33829 (July 16, 2019).
WASHINGTON, D.C. -- Mary Beth Waddell, Family Research Council's Senior Legislative Assistant released the following statement in response to a proposed rule by the Department of Labor that protects religious employers from government discrimination:
"Given recent decisions by the United States Supreme Court protecting religious liberty, today the Department of Labor issued a proposed rule clarifying the rights of religious employers to contract with the Department without being forced to violate their conscience rights. This is in keeping with our nation's history of respect for moral and religious beliefs.
"Family Research Council applauds the Department for taking steps to ensure that religious employers are free to operate according to their religious beliefs without fear of government punishment," concluded Waddell.
"Jesus was not a socialist. The Gospel of Jesus is not the gospel of Karl Marx. Jesus loves investors as much as He loves the homeless. Nor was Jesus a fan of big government. The big government of His day (Rome) greased the skids to crucify Him.
"There is not one verse where Jesus calls on government to obey the Ten Commandments. He does not call on government to minister to the poor.
"All of His exhortations are directed to Christians. He said if you have money, share it with the poor. He did not say, "If you are a Christian legislator, take money from others and give it to the poor."
"Jesus is not Robin Hood and that's not Christian charity. That's communism, which kills Christian charity because it first robs people of their own money and choices, and it has also killed millions around the world because it also robs them of their freedom."
Gary Bauer
"We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed. . ."
Declaration of Independence
