1. UPDATE: Idaho National Guard Infantry Office Removed from Command Due to Christian Beliefs
In late August, our friends at Liberty Counsel broke the news that an infantry officer in the Idaho National Guard was removed from command because he shared his conservative Christian beliefs on his private Facebook page.
Idaho Family Policy Center launched an action alert, and nearly one thousand Idahoans just like YOU asked Governor Brad Little to reinstate the officer to command.
In response, Gov. Little emailed a form letter to everyone who had completed our action alert. He explained the situation was being handled at the federal level—but his letter didn’t tell the whole story.
Over the past month, we have been in regular contact with the governor’s office, the Idaho National Guard, and Liberty Counsel. After much communication with all involved, we can confirm a few things.
To start with, the infantry officer was indeed removed from command with pay, pending the results of the ongoing federal investigation.
However, the governor is still the commander-in-chief of the Idaho National Guard. He retains the jurisdictional authority to restore the officer to command, although doing so could jeopardize some federal funding for state national guard programs.
If the governor decides not to reinstate the officer, we hope his office will provide a statement explaining the reasoning behind this decision.
Until then, there’s still time to send your message asking Gov. Little to reinstate the officer!
2. Sex Podcasters and Porn Stars for Harris
After generating much media coverage for appearing on the popular sex and advice podcast “Call Her Daddy,” Vice President Kamala Harris earned a new ally—the porn industry.
Members of the pornography industry recently invested over $100,000 into their “Hands Off My Porn” ad campaign. Airing in key swing states, the ads claim that former President Donald Trump wants to criminalize all pornography.
During this cultural moment, our nation craves statesmanlike leadership.
But instead of promoting the traditional sexual values that build a strong society, one of our major presidential candidates is appearing on sex advice podcasts and receiving her support from pornographers.
3. New York Students Take a Walk to Protect Girls’ Sports
While policymakers across the nation wrestle with how to handle biological men who demand to play in women’s sports, athletes and students are taking a stand.
In recent years, more than half of the states have passed laws prohibiting gender-confused males from playing on girl’s teams.
In some states – like Idaho – laws protecting girls’ sports have been temporarily blocked by federal courts. But despite these setbacks, students across the country are standing up to protect athletics opportunities for female athletes.
We’ve already highlighted how four major universities, including Boise State, have forfeited volleyball matches against San Jose State, a school with a biological male who plays on the women’s team.
Thankfully, the movement to #SaveGirlsSports is continuing to spread.
Next week, high school students in New York plan to walk out of their classrooms in protest of a proposed amendment to the New York state constitution that among other things would endanger girls’ sports..
The courts can decide what they will on this matter. But everyday Americans, including the rising generation, are increasingly siding with female athletes—who deserve fairness, opportunity, and safe play.
4. ‘Idaho Family Report’ Podcast Interview with Coach Kennedy
This week on our Idaho Family Report podcast, Coach Joe Kennedy joins hosts Blaine Conzatti and Kent DelHousaye to discuss how God used him to achieve a major victory for religious freedom.
Coach Kennedy lost his job at a Washington state high school for praying and took the issue to the Supreme Court. Now his story is being told in the newly released movie biopic, Average Joe.
The film tells the story of Joe’s struggle, survival, and surrender. It’s a beautiful example of what God can do with a life laid down for His use. As Coach Kennedy explained to us in the podcast:
Your rights – your family – your nation is worth fighting for. Too many Christians are afraid—and because they’re afraid, they want to put their heads down and wait for Jesus to come back. But we’re called for battle. And if Christians don’t start standing up, our country is going to end up like all the countries you read about in textbooks.
Don’t miss our exclusive conversation with the coach—available on Apple Podcasts and Spotify.
3 Responses
CAN YOU EXPLAIN PROP.#1 YES OR NO TO CREATE STIFFER QUALIFICATIONS TO VOTE! PROOF YOU ARE AMERICAN CITIZEN. HOW DO WE PROVE THAT NOW?
OF COURSE I DO NOT WANT PORNOGRAPHY ANY WHERE IN THIS STATE OR COUNTRY. WE HAVE TO RAISE OUR STANDARDS OF MORAL AND ETHICAL VALUES ABOVE THIS TRASH WE ARE HEARING ABOUT NOW.
I feel very confident that if we don’t stand up for our faith and beliefs that formed this country our country will be lost.