Making a difference for Mississippi families

During the past legislative session, the Mississippi Advocacy Group, along with so many friends and allies, worked together to help secure 11 major, conservative victories in Mississippi. We were engaged from day one, and you were a large part of these legislative wins.

They included legislation to ban gender transition “treatment” for minors, new laws that provide care and support for foster and adoptive parents as part of the post-Dobbs initiative, institution of baby drop-off and safe haven boxes, provision of tax credits for pregnancy centers that support mothers and children, and so much more.

I was incredibly proud of these accomplishments because I know the difference it will make for Mississippi families. That is why we all worked so hard on this—TOGETHER.

So last week when I found out my sweet friends at the Rankin County Republican Women were honoring me with an award, I was humbled, honored, and overwhelmed.

I was again humbled and honored when MFRW President Kimberly Remak presented me with a certificate of appreciation and when the MFRW Legislative Committee presented me with an additional award.

I hesitate to share this news, as it seems self-serving; but though the awards were presented to me, they are not mine. They belong to each of you, to my work brothers and sisters, to the courageous lawmakers who led and stood firm, to the tenacious MFRW Legislative Committee, to all the Republican women and other coalition partners who made needed calls and worked quietly and humbly behind the scenes. I sincerely thank each of you, my friends.

One person, or even one organization, doesn’t influence this kind of change. It takes each of you bringing your own individual gifts, support, and skills to this work over the past year. What you do matters…you can and do make a difference in our wonderful state. We have accomplished so much, and I look forward to even more victories for Mississippi in 2024.

Here are other stories that you need to see

Eventbrite is OK with Hamas, not Riley Gaines

The popular ticketing company Eventbrite recently prohibited Riley Gaines, an outspoken advocate for defending and protecting women’s sports, from their website saying that her event violates their “community guidelines.”

But what doesn’t violate their “community guidelines?”

Via Outkick:

Eventbrite called that listing a violation of its “hateful content” policy. But what is allowed, and apparently not hateful, at Eventbrite is the advertising of rallies that spread the messaging from the terrorist group Hamas. Today, Eventbrite users can sign up to attend an event on Nov. 1 called “Stop the Genocide! Free Palestine!” at The Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center in New York City.

They have since backtracked, but this is very telling.

Reeves, other governors stand up for women’s sports

Gov. Tate Reeves was one of nine Republican governors who sent a letter to the NCAA this week asking the college sports body to revise its policy on transgender student-athletes that has allowed males who identify as a female to compete against women. This has artificially altered records previously held by women, and it has stripped women of trophies, medals, championships, and scholarships.

From FoxNews:

“The NCAA has the chance to guarantee an environment where female college athletes can thrive without the concern of inequities. We trust that you also want to guarantee just such an environment,” the letter reads. “As former competitors, you understand the years of blood, sweat, and tears that it takes to succeed at a high level. Competing in sports has so many benefits. We learn grace in victory, poise in defeat, and the importance of teamwork in every aspect of life. For young women, Title IX guaranteed them an equal chance to compete. And if these young women worked hard enough, they could even earn opportunities for collegiate scholarships and other success and recognition.”

You can read the letter here.

Why we need to teach civics

While most probably didn’t know it, October 27 was National Civics Day, which commemorates the anniversary of the first publication of the Federalist Papers. 

From IWF:

The 2022 Nation’s Report Card revealed that only 22% of America’s eighth graders are proficient in civics. While that may not get the same attention as the terrible reading and math scores, the future of our country depends on having a population that understands how our government works and why it was created that way.

We only need to look at the latest events on our college campuses to see the results of our failing to teach civics, along with history and ethics. It’s disheartening to see young students, at some of the most prestigious universities in the country, stand up in support of Hamas, a terrorist organization. But maybe it shouldn’t be shocking, as sad as that is to say.

We have much more work to do—TOGETHER!

– Lesley