Republican Women oft quote our motto, “When Women Work We Win” to give voice to our influence in the political arena. We recognize the contributions of women in their families, communities, occupations and the world. We recognize that women make differences in elections, policy debates and grassroots activism. Female clout can impact future generations and political thought. We want our efforts to matter. During this Women’s History Month we are reminded that we work to retain foundational American principles for us, our children and grandchildren.
CATO Institute has published a series on the three women who launched the libertarian movement in the 20th century. While the world was moving en masse toward socialism (including the United States under FDR), Rose Wilder Lane, Isabel Paterson, and Ayn Rand stood strong for personal and economic freedom and limited government. Their life experiences took them beyond theory to writings that influenced conservatives such as William F. Buckley. During this Women’s History month we should take a few minutes to investigate the women who came before us and laid some of the foundations upon which we stand.
“When you have governors, and we all compete against each other – we are the laboratories of innovation – and for the President of the United States to look Democrat and Republican governors in the eye and say, ‘I do not trust you to make decisions in your state about issues of education, about transportation infrastructure,’ — and that is really troubling.” Texas Governor Rick Perry
The UN Convention of the Rights of the Child is being implemented by nations who have signed on while in the U.S. the left continues to push the Senate toward its ratification. If approved, the CRC would supersede existing parental rights protections and require conformation to the UN’s regulations no matter the departure from our current law, constitutional rights and Western values.
Last week Scotland passed a “social worker for every child” bill which assigns a case worker to the child at birth. Is it hard to imagine the U.S. doing the same if it ratifies the CRC? Beware government overreach at all levels.
“Social Worker for Every Child” Bill Passes
In Edinburgh yesterday, the Scottish Parliament passed the “Children and Young People (Scotland) Bill” by a vote of 103-0 with 15 abstentions. This legislation, which is specifically intended to fulfill Scotland’s perceived obligations under the United Nations’ Convention on the Rights of the Child (CRC), includes a provision to assign a specific government worker to every child at birth. These “named persons” will be charged with safeguarding each child’s welfare and with representing the state to the family. Giving a state actor, in place of or alongside parents, responsibility for children is a drastic measure usually reserved for cases of child abuse or neglect – but Scotland has deemed it necessary to guarantee the “best interests” of every child as called for in the CRC. Continue…
CPAC 2014 begins tomorrow and lasts through Saturday in Washington D.C. This annual gathering brings together thousands of citizen activists to hear from elected officials and conservative organizations. Fortunately those who cannot attend in person can participate via CSPAN or online.
As part of the PA Leadership Conference in April, the prestigious Leadership Institute will conduct a Women’s Leadership Training on Saturday afternoon, April 5 from 1:30-4 pm at the Penn Harris Conference Center, Camp Hill.
Founded in 1979 by its president, Morton C. Blackwell, Leadership Institute provides training in campaigns, fundraising, grassroots organizing, youth politics, and communications. The Institute teaches conservatives of all ages how to succeed in politics, government, and the media.
SUNACRW encourages conservatives to attend PLC each year. However, if you wish to attend the women’s workshop ONLY, there is no charge, and you should register directly with Lowman Henry at PLCregister@gmail.com.
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