Pro-Lifers See Three Big Wins, Two Big Losses on Election Night

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Little Rock, Ark. – On Tuesday, pro-lifers around the U.S. saw three major victories and two significant losses regarding abortion measures on state ballots.

Family Council President Jerry Cox released a statement, saying, “Abortion measures were on the ballots in ten states on Tuesday night, and there were three major, pro-life victories and two significant losses. Voters defeated pro-abortion measures in Nebraska, South Dakota, and Florida. Pro-lifers lost in Missouri and Arizona. Abortion measures were on the ballot in other states where it is already legal, but the votes for those measures simply solidified abortion’s legality there.”

Cox said he believes Tuesday night’s votes show there is strong opposition to abortion in America. “Pro-abortion groups have claimed there is strong support for these measures at the ballot box, but these elections show that isn’t the case. Three states rejected abortion, and the Missouri abortion amendment failed in all but ten of Missouri’s counties. Pro-abortion groups in Missouri spent several million dollars on their campaign, and they still barely passed their abortion amendment. That speaks volumes.”

Cox said pro-lifers are prepared to stop efforts to legalize abortion in Arkansas. “Abortion hurts women, and it ends the lives of innocent unborn children. Arkansas is the most pro-life state in America, and our laws protect women and unborn children from abortion except to save the life of the mother. Pro-lifers strongly opposed the Arkansas Abortion Amendment that failed to make the ballot this year, and we are ready to defeat any similar effort to weaken our pro-life laws in the coming year.”

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Arkansas Passes Issue 2 Keeping Casino Out of Russellville

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Wednesday, November 6, 2024

Little Rock, Ark. – On Tuesday, proposed constitutional amendment Issue 2 keeping a casino out of Russellville passed in Arkansas.

Family Council President Jerry Cox released a statement, saying, “I believe voters made the right decision. Statewide, Issue 2 passed with strong support. Issue 2 prevents the State of Arkansas from licensing a casino in Russellville, and it prevents any additional casinos from being opened in Arkansas without a new constitutional amendment and without local voter approval at a special election. Passing Issue 2 keeps a casino out of Pope County, and it respects the ability of local people to govern themselves.”

Cox called casino gambling a blight on communities. “Legalized gambling has become a scourge in our state. On average, Arkansans are gambling more than a million dollars every day on sports betting alone. Gambling tax revenue has not improved Arkansas’ roads or boosted our economy. Instead it’s hurt our communities. The Arkansas Problem Gambling Council has seen a 22% increase in calls for help with problem gambling this year. Unless Arkansas’ lawmakers and its people take a stand, gambling addiction is simply going to continue wrecking lives and hurting families in our state.”

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Women’s Volleyball Coach Suspended After Filing Complaint Over Transgender Player

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A women’s volleyball coach at San Jose State University (SJSU) reportedly has been suspended after filing a Title IX discrimination complaint regarding a transgender player.

The SJSU women’s volleyball team reportedly includes a male athlete who identifies as female. As a result, several other college volleyball teams have forfeited their matches against SJSU to protect their players and promote fairness in women’s sports.

Focus On The Family’s Daily Citizen reports SJSU coach Melissa Batie-Smoose recently filed a complaint alleging SJSU has shown the transgender player favoritism at the expense of the female athletes on the volleyball team and that the school has created a toxic environment for the other players.

San Jose State University reportedly suspended Coach Batie-Smoose the weekend after she filed the complaint.

We have written time and again about how women’s athletics is at risk of being erased in America.

For example, female cyclists, swimmers, powerlifters, sprinters, and others have seen their sports radically changed by men who identify and compete as women.

Letting men compete in women’s sports isn’t just unfair. In some cases, it can even be dangerous.

Fortunately, educators, policymakers, and athletic organizations are taking steps to protect women’s sports.

Last year the North American Grappling Association clarified its competition policy, saying biological males must compete against other men, regardless of their gender identity.

Earlier this year the professional golf league NXXT Golf announced that only biological females would be eligible to participate in the NXXT Women’s Pro Tour.

And the NAIA college athletics association has announced a policy that should prevent male athletes from competing in women’s sports.

Many states — including Arkansas — have enacted laws that preserve fairness in women’s sports.

In 2021 Arkansas passed Act 461 by Sen. Missy Irvin (R — Mountain View) and Rep. Sonia Barker (R — Smackover) preventing male student athletes from competing against girls in women’s athletics at school. This good law protects fairness in women’s sports in Arkansas.

It’s worth point out that public opinion is shifting on this issue, with more Americans agreeing that athletes ought to compete according to their biological sex rather than their gender identity. 

Letting men compete in women’s sports reverses 50 years of advancements for women. Family Council applauds coaches like Melissa Batie-Smoose, policymakers, athletic associations, and others who are willing to stand up for fairness in women’s sports.

Articles appearing on this website are written with the aid of Family Council’s researchers and writers.

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