February 13, 2007

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Around Wisconsin
... Proposed legislation raises questions of parental rights, safety for young girls
... Bill proposed to help prevent women from being coerced into having an abortion
... Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates face off in primary election February 20, 2007

Around the Nation
... Washington state same-sex marriage supporters propose initiative to require heterosexual couples to have children or have their marriage annulled
... Rep. Sensenbrenner offers amendment to prevent adults (other than parents) from taking minor girls across state lines for an abortion to bill that would ban taking animals across state lines for animal fights
... Pro-family leader target of seeming online death threat; receives apology

Around Wisconsin Family Council
... Foundation for a Great Marriage and FRI-WI to host luncheon February 15, 2007 as part of initiative to strengthen marriage in Wisconsin
... March 15, 2007 lobby day at the Capitol with FRI-WI and Pro-Life Wisconsin
... FRI-WI in the media

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Around Wisconsin
... Proposed legislation raises questions of parental rights, safety for young girls
State Senator Lena Taylor (D-Milwaukee) is the lead sponsor of the "Cervical Cancer Prevention Bill” ( LRB 0421/3) that would require all girls entering sixth grade in a Wisconsin public, private or charter school to be either vaccinated with the HPV (Human Papillomavirus) vaccine or provide a written statement signed by the girl’s parent, guardian or legal custodian indicating the legally responsible adult is electing not to have the girl receive the vaccine. Opponents of the bill are concerned about the safety of the vaccine, funding for the program, parental rights, and unintended consequences of the legislation. (FRI's HPV Information Page)

... Bill proposed to help prevent women from being coerced into having an abortion
Earlier this week at its annual legislative conference Wisconsin Right to Life announced a proposed bill (the "Coercive Abortion Prevention Act") that would require women seeking an abortion in Wisconsin to state in writing that they were not being forced into the abortion. Sens Roger Breske (D-Eland) and Mary Lazich (R-New Berlin) are the lead sponsors. (article) Legislative analysis is available here.

... Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates face off in primary election February 20, 2007
Three Wisconsin Supreme Court candidates will be on the primary ballot on February 20, 2007: Annette Ziegler, Joseph Sommers and Linda Clifford. A fact sheet and other information on the candidates are available here. You may also call the FRI-WI office (888-378-7395) for a copy of the information.

Around the Nation

... Washington state same-sex marriage supporters propose initiative to require heterosexual couples to have children or have their marriage annulled
Washington Defense of Marriage Alliance, an organization of supporters of same-sex marriage, have filed an initiative that would limit marriage to men and woman who are able to have children. If they fail to have children within three years of getting married, their marriage would be annulled. All other marriages would be defined as "unrecognized" and people in those marriages would be ineligible for marriage benefits. Initiative supporters have until July 6 to gather the 224,000 valid signatures required to put the initiative on the November ballot.

... Rep. Sensenbrenner offers amendment to prevent adults (other than parents) from taking minor girls across state lines for an abortion to bill that would ban taking animals across state lines for animal fights
While the House Judiciary Committe has passed a bill (HR 137) that increases penalties for transporting fighting roosters across state lines for purposes of fighting, it tabled an amendment offered by Rep. F. James Sensenbrenner (R-WI) to prohibit adults (other than parents) from taking minor girls across state lines for an abortion. "It’s shocking that the Democratic majority in congress decided to give more protection to chickens than to give to pregnant minor women and their parents and unborn babies," said Rep. Sensenbrenner. (Article)

... Pro-family leader target of seeming online death threat; receives apology
A recent posting in a lesbian activist's blog stated the home address of Peter LaBarbera, a pro-family leader and president of Americans for Truth. Shortly thereafter, a series of comments was posted, describing LaBarbera's neighborhood and suggesting a good place for a sniper. The comments were deleted from the site after the blogger, Pam Spaulding, became aware of them. The person who posted the comments, Barry Wick, issued an apology to both LaBarbera and Concerned Women For America, who originally broke the story. [Scroll down the page to February 10, 2007 posting, "Author of 'Sniper' Comments Apologizes to LaBarbera."]

Around Wisconsin Family Council

... Foundation for a Great Marriage and FRI-WI to host luncheon February 15, 2007 as part of initiative to strengthen marriage in Wisconsin
A luncheon for pastors, marriage and family lay ministers and people of faith who are interested in being part of an initiative to strengthen marriage in Wisconsin will be held on Thursday, February 15, 2007 from 12:00 to 2:00 p.m. at Holy Redeemer Church, 3500 West Mother Daniels Way, Milwaukee, WI 53209. Kansas City pastors Rev. LeRoy Sullivan and Rev. Jeff Meyers will speak on the impact their churches have had on marriage in their community by speaking out against forces that were undermining marriage. There is no charge for the event. For more information, call 920-430-7300 or email info@foundationformarriage.org.

... March 15, 2007 lobby day at the Capitol with FRI-WI and Pro-Life Wisconsin
Register now to join FRI-WI and Pro-Life Wisconsin for Reclaiming Wisconsin for Life and Family: A Day at the Capitol on March 15, 2007, at Monona Terrace. Breakfast will be followed by addresses from legislators and breakout sessions on state issues. At noon we will visit our legislators at the Capitol to discuss issues relating to life and family in Wisconsin.

... FRI-WI in the media

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