Minnesota Family Council: Weekly Update February 21, 2007 Welcome to MFC Weekly Update, a weekly summary of headlines, legislative updates, events and announcements with a pro-family perspective.  The MFC Weekly Update is designed to keep you informed while minimizing e-mail traffic.  Feel free to forward this to friends and neighbors. MFC in the news: The best way to improve early childhood education is to “help parents be parents,” says Tom Prichard, President of MFC - At issue this legislative session is how much money the state should spend on early-childhood education…read more>> MFC President, Tom Prichard defends parental rights and abstinence in WCCO interview regarding HPV vaccine.  -  Minnesota lawmakers are debating a proposal that would require all 12-year-old girls be vaccinated against HPV, a sexually transmitted disease that causes ... read more>> MFC President, Tom Prichard, warns that stem-cell research ethics can become a moving line that people can change in the future- Stem cell research legislation that doesn't explicitly restrict the use of embryonic cells would face a gubernatorial veto, Gov. Tim Pawlenty said…read more>> Family News from around the world: Civil Unions Not Enough for New Jersey Gays- On the day New Jersey made civil unions legal, homosexual activists made clear what they really want is nothing short of "marriage." read more>> An Historical Perspective on a Muslim Being Sworn into Congress- On January 4, Keith Ellison was sworn in as a Member of Congress amid the media fanfare of being the first Muslim elected to Congress. read more>> How a network of gay political donors is stealthily fighting sexual discriminations and reshaping American politics - tough loss can be hard to swallow, and plenty of defeated politicians have been known to... read more>> New study reports that 42 percent of Internet users between the ages of 10 and 17 have viewed online pornography - While America was riveted on a murderous love triangle featuring a female astronaut driving 900 miles wearing a diaper, another significant story received little notice. read more>> McCain Says Overturn Roe v. Wade - Republican presidential candidate John McCain, looking to improve his standing with the party's conservative voters, said Sunday the court decision that legalized abortion should be overturned.  read more>> MFC at the Capitol: New! Check out 2007 Bill Watch - This new feature provides you with a convenient way to track legislation relevant to Minnesota families.  click here to view the bills currently being tracked Upcoming MFC Events: Save the Date: MFC Annual Dinner featuring Gary Bauer - May 3rd, 2007   Other: Listen to Minnesota Family Minute, a daily commentary by MFC President Tom Prichard. The Minnesota Family Minute is a daily, two-minute radio commentary focused on news and issues important to Minnesota families.  click here to listen to the Minnesota Family Minute Coming soon – Minnesota Family Council blog

February 21, 2007

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