 After fifty years of Title IX protecting women’s and girls’ access to education, sports, and privacy, the Biden administration is erasing what it means to be female and turning Title IX on its head. The Department of Education decided to change the definition of ‘sex’ to include sexual orientation and gender identity. This means that biological men can play in girls’ sports teams and have access to their private spaces. Parents of minors do not have to be informed about these changes and any opposition could have severe consequences.
Eagle Forum joined the Title IX Network to team up with like-minded groups to restore the original intent of Title IX. This Thursday, January 26th, we will meet with multiple members of Congress in Washington, D.C., to ask them to advance bills that protect girls, women, and parents from this dangerous rewriting of not only womanhood but language. We need you to echo these concerns and solutions to your elected representatives from the grassroots. We, along with the Title IX Network coalition, are asking Congress to:
Your voice is so important because you are the one who holds your representatives accountable. Our goal is to have Eagles from across the country flood the offices of House Members right after coalition lobbies this Thursday. The message is simple — we will not stand for the elimination of the definition of ‘female’ that will lead to real harm to women and girls! Contact your Representative and Senators now and ask them to restore the original intent of Title IX!  URGENT ALERT!
WE NEED YOU IN COMMITTEE TOMORROW TO SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! The bill that will stop unproven surgeries and hormonal treatment on minors under age 18 will be heard in committee on Tuesday, January 24th, at 2:00pm in the House Building, Room 30, in the House Health and Human services committee. HB 132, sponsored by representative Rex Shipp, will end experimental medical procedures that hurt and sterilize children. Medical doctors and mental health experts will be in the meeting to testify about the dangers of these procedures and why Utah must pass this bill to Protect our children. De-transitioner Chloe Cole will share her story about her journey through puberty blockers, cross sex hormones and a double mastectomy at age 15. We need you to be there please come and support this legislation. Let the committee members know that you expect them to protect Utah’s children by passing HB132. Please email, text and call all the Republican members of the committee and ask them to vote yes to protecting Utah’s children. This bill prohibits a health care provider from performing a medical procedure on a minor for the purpose of attempted sex transitioning or attempted sex change. HB 132 PROHIBITS:
sbarlow@le.utah.gov 801-289-6699 Rep. Stephanie Gricius sgricius@le.utah.gov 801-901-8251 Rep. Marsha Judkins mjudkins@le.utah.gov 801-669-6962 Rep. Anthony Loubet aloubet@le.utah.gov 801-657-0466 Rep. Quinn Kotter qkotter@le.utah.gov 385-202-6683 Rep. Robert M. Spendlove rspendlove@le.utah.gov 801-560-5394 Rep. Steve Eliason seliason@le.utah.gov 801-673-4748 Rep. Tim Jimenez tjimenez@le.utah.gov 801-560-8061 Rep. Raymond P. Ward rayward@le.utah.gov 801-440-8765  Eagle Forum of Alabama Files Motion in Federal Court to Quash Unprecedented U.S. Department of Justice Subpoena
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SEPTEMBER 7, 2022 MEDIA INQUIRIES CONTACT: Press@eagleforum.org EAGLE FORUM OF ALABAMA FILES MOTION IN FEDERAL COURT TO QUASH UNPRECEDENTED U.S. DEPARTMENT OF JUSTICE SUBPOENA DOJ SUBPOENA DEMANDS ALL INFORMATION RELATED TO EAGLE FORUM’S CONSTITUTIONALLY-PROTECTED ACTIVITIES RELATED TO LEGISLATION PROTECTING CHILDREN Non-Profit Organization Targeted and Harassed for Advocating Passage of “Alabama Vulnerable Child Compassion and Protection Act” (BIRMINGHAM) – Today, Eagle Forum of Alabama filed a motion in U.S. federal district court seeking to quash the U.S. Department of Justice’s (DOJ) unprecedented subpoena of August 9, 2022 demanding all information related to the non-profit’s legislative activities promoting the Alabama Vulnerable Child Compassion And Protection Act (VCAP) since 2017. “At stake here is the ability of all private citizen advocates and non-profit advocacy organizations to engage in the legislative process regardless of their viewpoint,” said Kristen A. Ullman, President of Eagle Forum. “If the DOJ can weaponize a subpoena, any American can be unduly burdened and prevented from engaging in our democratic republic form of government. Freedom of speech and freedom of association will be squelched.” “This unprecedented, massive demand by the DOJ for information unrelated to the issues before the court is a blatant attempt to intimidate and silence a non-party organization and crush its Constitutionally-protected rights to educate others, petition the government, and speak freely,” said Ullman. “This harassment must be stopped. It’s a shot across the bow of people and groups engaged in the legislative process throughout the nation. If the Department of Justice doesn’t like your viewpoint it may target you next.” “After hearing from citizens in Alabama, including parents, doctors, lawyers, and guidance counselors, about their concerns for otherwise healthy children who want to transition to the opposite sex, we decided to undertake the protection of these vulnerable children and have done so publicly and ardently,” said Executive Director of Eagle Forum of Alabama, Becky Gerritson. “Eagle Forum of Alabama operates primarily by volunteer Alabama citizens. The right to engage in these activities, free of compulsion and harassment, must be preserved.” VCAP became effective on May 8, 2022, following consideration in three successive legislative sessions including seven public hearings and passionate legislative campaigns conducted by proponent and opponent advocacy groups and individuals. Final passage was by large majorities in both Alabama chambers. The constitutionality of Alabama’s VCAP law is the subject of Eknes-Tucker, et. al. v. Marshall, et. al., a lawsuit filed in the US District Court on April 19, 2022. On April 29, 2022, the DOJ filed a motion to join as an intervenor party to the lawsuit. Eagle Forum of Alabama is not a party in this legal action. The DOJ subpoena is broad, intrusive, and meant to harass. It seeks 5 ½ years of information, including all private communications with legislators or anyone else regarding VCAP; every note, meeting minutes, letter, policy goals and strategy effort, speech, presentation materials, research, polling; drafts of the bill or its amendments (which can be found on the legislative website); and documents pertaining to publicly-posted social media and webpages, etc. ### Non-Party Eagle Forum Of Alabama’s Objection To And Motion To Quash Document Subpoena, Or In The Alternative Motion To Modify Subpoena Eagle Forum was founded by Phyllis Schlafly, a dynamic and charismatic leader who inspired countless women and men to participate in the process of self-government and public policy-making so that America will continue to be a land of individual liberty, with respect for the nuclear family, public and private virtue, and private enterprise. For nearly fifty years, Eagle Forum’s network of state organizations has led the charge to mobilize the grassroots to defend the founding principles of the United States. Media Statement
Utah Judge Stone Oversteps in Delaying Law Triggered by SCOTUS Abortion Ruling SALT LAKE CITY--July 11, 2022--The Utah Eagle Forum today declared Third District Judge Andrew Stone’s temporary blockage of SB174, Utah's pro- life trigger law, as legislating from the bench without a single mention of the rights of the unborn babies. Responding to the knee jerk lawsuit by Planned Parenthood, Stone sided with them using the same reasoning as the Supreme Court of the United States did in “Roe v. Wade”, only this time he used the Utah Constitution for his unconstitutional bias opinion instead of the US Constitution. “This is an obvious example of legislating from the bench, in violation of the Utah constitution,” states Gayle Ruzicka, President of the Utah Eagle Forum. “We expected such desperate action from Planned Parenthood seeking to overcome the will of the people and rights of the unborn. But we are shocked and disappointed in this rock-hard liberal judgment and are prepared to continue fighting for full implementation of SB174, which is current law in Utah.” Ruzicka continues, “In our Republican form of government, the people elect legislators to make laws reflecting the will of the people. In this case Judge Stone and Planned Parenthood seek to overrule the people’s vote and subjugate the law to force their agenda. That’s not the way our free government works.” The Forum believes Roe v. Wade was always an unconstitutional ruling by the Supreme Court. The right to abortion does not exist in the Constitution. The Forum affirms that we now have a Supreme Court majority that rules according to correct constitutional and moral principles. In a triumphant day for unborn babies and their mothers, the 2022 SCOTUS ruling affirmed that each state can now decide what laws will govern abortion in their state. About the Utah Eagle Forum The Utah Eagle Forum has been a leader in the pro-life, pro-family movement and is part of the National Eagle Forum founded by Phyllis Schlafly in 1972. The Forum’s mission is to enable conservative and pro-family men and women to participate in the process of self-government and public policymaking so that America will continue to be a land of individual liberty, with respect for the nuclear family, public and private virtue, and private enterprise. For fifty years, Eagle Forum’s network of state organizations has led the charge to mobilize the grassroots to defend the founding principles of the United States. Since 1989, Utah Eagle Forum has been led by Gayle Ruzicka, who has committed her time as President to the defeat of Roe V. Wade SALT LAKE CITY--June 24, 2022--The Utah Eagle Forum today announced a triumphant day for unborn babies and their mothers. An affirming day for the Constitution and a victory for the United States of America, Roe v. Wade, which required that abortion on demand be legal in all 50 states, has been overturned by the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS). Each state can now decide what laws will govern abortion in their state. With the SCOTUS ruling, Utah Eagle Forum is appreciative that Utah has a well vetted pro-life law that is ready to go into effect. The Forum is especially grateful to Senator Dan McCay, the sponsor of this law that prohibits an abortion at any stage of a pregnancy, except under certain circumstances. The House Sponsor of the Utah law is Karianne Lisonbee. Gayle Ruzicka, President of the Utah Chapter of the Eagle Forum stated, “I remember the shock and the pain, almost 50 years ago, when seven Supreme Court Justices voted in support of Roe v. Wade, making abortion on demand legal in all 50 states. Since that time, 63 million babies have lost their lives because of abortion. I am grateful that I have lived long enough to see the end of Roe.” The Forum believes Roe v. Wade was always an unconstitutional ruling by the Supreme Court. The right to abortion does not exist in the Constitution. The Forum affirms that we now have a Supreme Court majority that rules according to correct constitutional and moral principles. Ruzika further states, “Our celebration includes creating support systems for mothers by connecting them with organizations and resources that can provide care and training for both the mother and her baby. These resources can provide a good start and opportunities for a successful future.” On Saturday July 2nd at 2pm, the Forum will join other Utah pro-life groups in a “Celebration of Life” event to commemorate the end of Roe v. Wade and a new era of life for Utah’s unborn babies. This celebration will take place at the Utah State Capitol. About the Utah Eagle Forum The Utah Eagle Forum has been a leader in the pro-life, pro-family movement and is part of the National Eagle Forum founded by Phyllis Schlafly in 1972. The Forum’s mission is to enable conservative and pro-family men and women to participate in the process of self-government and public policy-making so that America will continue to be a land of individual liberty, with respect for the nuclear family, public and private virtue, and private enterprise. For fifty years, Eagle Forum’s network of state organizations has led the charge to mobilize the grassroots to defend the founding principles of the United States. Since 1989, Utah Eagle Forum has been lead by Gayle Ruzicka, who has committed her time as President to the defeat of Roe V. Wade. For more information or questions please contact David Kyle, 801-615-1532 & Rana Williams, 801-688-2755  Call Governor Cox today at 801-538-1000, between 8am and 5pm. Ask the receptionist to give Governor Cox your message to please sign HB 11, Student Eligibility Interscholastic Activities. NO VETO.
This bill prohibits male students from competing in girls’ sports. Because of Title IX, which established girls’ sports in the schools, we have had girls’ teams, boys’ teams and coed teams. If governor Cox vetoes this bill we will have only boys’ teams and coed teams. Governor Cox said he plans to veto HB 11, that is why we must act now. He must receive 1000s of requests for NO VETO. Boys are usually bigger, stronger, and faster than girls. Boys participating in girls’ sports diminishes the girls’ opportunity to fairly compete. HB 11 ensures that female athletes have a fair and level playing field. We Cannot Forget About The Girls Who, Without This Law, Will Be Forced to Play Against Biological Boys, Competing for Team Positions and College Scholarships. Boys dealing with gender dysphoria will still be able to participate in sports. HB11 designates “coed” or “mixed” sports as a place where both sexes can play. HB 11 states, "Sex is defined as the biological, physical condition of being male or female, determined by an individual's genetics and anatomy at birth.” If biological boys qualify to play on girls’ teams then they would qualify to Share Girls’ Bathrooms, Showers, Dressing Rooms, As Well As the Sharing of Hotel Rooms With Girls When Traveling With the Teams. There are 11 states that have passed laws that ban biological males from competing with females in girls’ and women’s sports. Several more states are working on the same bills. What a terrible thing if Utah did not join all these other states in SAVING GIRLS’ SPORTS. WHAT CAN YOU DO?
Gayle Ruzicka Utah Eagle Forum, utaheagleforum.org HB 60 Vaccine Passport Amendments (Substitute 1) Please contact members of the House Business and Labor Committee and urge them to vote YES on HB 60 1st Substitute. WE NEED YOU! It is vitally important that you come and show your support FOR this bill. It is scheduled to be heard on Tuesday, February 15 at 4:00 p.m. in room 445 of the Capitol. (Contact information for committee members can be found below.) HB 60 Sub. 1 primarily does the following:
This bill protects both businesses AND the citizens of Utah. This would prohibit the use of someone's immunity status by places of public accommodation, governmental entities, and by most employers. This is the way to free up businesses to do business, without the loss of time, focus, and revenue caused by the need to screen employees and/or customers. It also creates a safe atmosphere where employers, customers, and employees can interact without discrimination based upon health care decisions. With HB 60 (Sub.1), the government is doing its primary job: protecting individual rights! Please find the bill here: https://le.utah.gov/~2022/bills/hbillint/HB0060S01.pdf
 Beloved Music Teacher at Draper Park Middle School for being required to teach the Social Emotional Learning program "Second Step" (shared with permission). They didn't even give his last 2 weeks:
My Dear DPMS families, This is a difficult email to write. I have given notice to the School and District of my resignation. I will be leaving Draper Park Middle School within the next two school weeks. This has been a heart-rending decision. I love working with your children, watching them grow and develop. I will miss being with them very much. I know that this will come as a surprise. It has come as a surprise to me and my family. I intended to be at DPMS for years to come. Unfortunately the social emotional learning (SEL) curriculum, “Second Step” was rolled out to Draper Park MS this year. Because I felt uncomfortable when our Admin announced that we would be implementing this program, I spent time reviewing the lessons, videos, teacher scripts, and student handouts from unit 1 for 7th grade curriculum, which is what I would be teaching. The more I watched and read, the more uncomfortable I became. As a rule, I think that most people will agree that the skills, which the Second Step curriculum is supposed to teach students, are good and helpful. But way that these skills are presented in the Second Step Curriculum is concerning enough to me that I cannot, in good conscience, present the material to my students; material which teaches students that their parents are “roadblocks” to their goals; material which contains propaganda, and encourages students to become activists, among other things. I am especially uncomfortable with the anti-family undertone I have found find in the “Second Step” curriculum (particularly regarding the relationship between the students and their parents, which the curriculum occasionally calls “other generations”.) I am very concerned that this is in our schools. I shared a detailed list of my concerns with our school Administration, who referred the issue to School Performance at the District level. At every level of interaction with school and district administrators I was treated better than I expected to be. (Parenthetically, Dr. Watts is perhaps the finest, most evenhanded administrator that I have had the pleasure to work with. His hands are tied in this situation. But even so, he has done more than I deserve to support me as we wrestled through this issue. We are fortunate to have him at Draper Park Middle.) My concerns were listened to, and a group at the district have taken the time to look at the relevant content to understand my concerns. Unfortunately, in the end, district personnel kindly told me that that my concerns are unfounded, and that I was seeing what I was “looking for”. They further indicated that the program, as applied in other schools through the district, is working well and helping achieve what they want. I was told that, as a teacher in the district, I am required to teach the concepts from the provided “Second Step” curriculum. As a kind of compromise, I was offered some small flexibility in the way that I teach the material to the students, as guided an assigned district personnel. But having someone else tell me what I have to teach from a curriculum, which I believe doesn’t belong in the school, is even less appealing than the alternative. I have advocated for total transparency of the curriculum for parent review, and an opt-out option for parents who are uncomfortable with the course. Because “Second Step” is a copyrighted program requiring a purchased license to access the content, parents can only review the lessons being taught to their students by going into the district office and having district personnel show it to them. No opt-out option will be offered. I don’t expect all of you to agree with my decision, or that, given the same material to review, you would all feel reason for concern. But I hope that you will understand why I have felt the need to resign: that I cannot teach content to your children that I believe is harmful. I also want you to know that I have not shared, and will not share, all that I am sharing with you with my students. I do not want to influence your children’s perception of the school, the “Second Step” program, or give them preconceptions about things which might make their time at the school more difficult or stressful. I will tell them that I was asked by the district to do something that I couldn’t do with a clear conscience, but will indicate that I have written to you with more detail so that you can share as much or as little of my concerns as you feel is appropriate. I hope that you, and your children, will think kindly of me as we part ways. I have tried all that I know to find an acceptable solution which would allow me to stay. I wish all of you, your students, the school and the choir program all the best. Sincerely, Sam Crowley It is disheartening to watch the digging in of heels by national media and other COVID cheerleaders when increasing numbers of physicians speak out against the “We’re all going to die!” narrative. Of course, to admit that the virus is highly treatable and is not an automatic death sentence might mean the country could get back to normal before the November elections. If you love Liberty it is EXTREMELY important the you watch both of these videos in this blog post. If you beleive that you should be able to choose your own health care and your doctor should be able to prescribe the medicine you want and need you should:
The first video is Dr. Richard Bartlett sharing information how he has had 100% success treating patients with Covid including those who are high risk by treating them EARLY with appropriate treatments. The second video is Senator Bob Hall hosting a panel of 6 medical doctors all with the same story of success treating Covid. These are all very credible medical doctors and they all have 100% success if they treat them when they first have signs of Covid, including high risk patients of all ages. Please watch the video until the very end. It is very interesting and has information you all need to know. I have said from the beginning that you have to treat the Covid early. As Texas State Senator, Bob Hall said, "you don't send a patient home with with the beginning stages of cancer and tell them to come back when it is stage four, that is what they are doing with Covid. He said you go to the doctor, you test positive and they tell to go home and take 2 Tylenol and come back when you get sicker and then they will put you in the hospital on a ventilator." Most of the patients who end up on the ventilator die. Please send this to everyone you know today!
 Stan Ellsworth, host of BYUtv’s “American Ride” On May 12, Stan Ellsworth, host of BYUtv’s “American Ride,” was diagnosed and admitted to the hospital with COVID-19. For much of the time since then, he has been in a medically induced coma receiving 100% oxygen from a ventilator as his body fights to overcome the virus. Stan’s wife Stacey reports that in the last few days, “they were able to dial his ventilator down to 50% and his body seems to be tolerating it. Their hope is that within the next two weeks they can begin to dial the ventilator down a little bit more everyday until he is eventually able to breath on his own.”
Stan and Stacey do not have medical insurance. Stan has already been in the ICU for nearly two weeks and has several more weeks of hospitalization and rehab ahead of him. This means Stan and Stacey will be facing staggering medical bills and Stan will not be able to return to work for several months. Please donate to help this great man who has done so much for the cause of God, Family and Country. As the star of “American Ride,” Stan rode his motorcycle into history telling the stories of the birth of our nation and our heritage as Americans. He has helped us appreciate the sacrifices of our Founders and heroic efforts of many others while taking us to the places where historic events took place. As a popular speaker Stan has helped thousands of children, youth and adults gain a greater awareness and appreciation of our history. We are all praying that Stan will survive this terrible virus. Our prayers are also with Stacey and their family. And they also need our financial help. Please click here to make a donation today. All funds received will be given to Stan and Stacey Ellsworth. Thank You! Stan and Chris Rasmussen Don and Gayle Ruzicka Tim and Katherine Ballard Walt and Peggy Plumb Kathy Smith |
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