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California Summer Newsletter and COS NewsAugust 9, 2017 California Eagle Forum president Orlean Koehle shared their summer newsletter with us.  Orlean also mentioned in our July 26 Eagle Forum Monthly Leader call that she had written an article about Mark Meckler and his alliance with some strange bedfellows with regards to Article V. Many of you had asked for a copy of her article and so it is included here.    

Capitol Hill Report — 8/04/17August 4, 2017   President Trump’s First Six Months A hallmark of our Republic has been the orderly transfer of power from one administration to another no matter how hotly contested an election – because Americans have respected the result of the election process. Instead, often blind and certainly unprecedented obstructionism following President Trump’s election has been the name of the game for Democrats and their fellow travelers. It has the potential to undermine our governmental structure. In …

Eagle Council XLVI – Washington, D.C. – Host Committees Meet the people that are on our Host Committee . . . Download or view Host Committee here

What’s YOUR Eagle Forum story? EAGLE FORUM STORIES . . . tell us yours!   What’s YOUR story? For many of us, EAGLE COUNCIL was the beginning of a life-changing journey! How about you… join us in D.C. September 14-17 and find out! Who introduced you or what motivated you to become a part of Eagle Forum and how did that occur? What impact has Eagle Forum had on your life? How has God used your involvement with Eagle Forum to affect the lives of others directly …

Capitol Hill Report — 7/28/17Supreme Court Cases to Watch Currently, there are three notable court cases that are necessary for the Supreme Court to rule on in order to preserve religious freedom and free speech.  One case has been taken up, while the other two have been awaiting a decision on whether they will be considered.    Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission   Cake baker, Jack Phillips from Colorado, was asked in 2012 to bake a cake for a same-sex wedding …

Bathroom BillTEXAS – Texas Eagle Forum president, Trayce Bradford offered a report about the Texas special session. Texas Eagles were presented with some unexpected opportunities to speak to the media about a ‘bathroom’ bill including The New York Times, NPR, and CBS Channel 11 in the Dallas market.  You may watch the interview with Dallas CBS 11 and read the article in the New York Times.   Texas Governor Greg Abbott included Texas Eagle Forum in his July 19 Press Release about organizations supporting his call to reform and restrict the municipal annexation process. …

President Trump Upholds Military Readiness; Restricts Transgenders from Military For Immediate Release: July 26, 2017 Contact: Tabitha Walter Email: [email protected] ● 202-341-5737 Download or view letter here

Trump Administration enables state control of school assessmentsBy Eunie Smith, President of Eagle Forum; and Deborah Love, Executive Director, Eagle Forum of Alabama Alabama Superintendent Michael Sentance sent a letter June 1, 2017 to Acting Deputy Jason Botel of the United States Department of Education (USDE) on behalf of Alabama State Board of Education that requested to substitute other assessments for Aspire. Superintendent Sentance also had a phone conversation with Mr. Botel and other officials from the USDE. The request was denied by USDE. …

Governor Matt Bevin publicly signs bill allowing public schools to teach the BibleShirley Daniel, president of Kentucky Eagle Forum, reports: WDRB.com – a Fox affiliated television station in Louisville, Kentucky reported: “Governor Matt Bevin publicly signs bill allowing public schools to teach the Bible.” The opening said, “Public schools in Kentucky can soon teach reading, writing and the book of Revelation. Normally a bill signing does not open with prayer, but in this case, it may have been appropriate. At a ceremony in the Capitol rotunda, Governor Bevin signed …

Capitol Hill Report — 7/21/17July 21, 2017 HHS Cancels Obama’s Failed Sex Ed This month, the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) has decided to pull $213.6 million in teen pregnancy prevention programs and research from more than 80 institutions. This money was in the form of five-year grants. These programs included those that handed out contraception and taught children how to “explore their sexuality.” The left, of course, is furious over this!   Organizations, like Ascend, have fought to expose the lies behind …

Capitol Hill Report — 7/15/17July 15, 2017 Eagle Forum Supports Two Amendments With the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) at the forefront of the House this week and Appropriations bills moving, Eagle Forum was busy weighing in on two noteworthy amendments. These key amendments would safeguard families and protect our military personnel. Rep. Vicky Hartzler (R-MO) introduced an amendment to the NDAA in response to the Department of Defense’s decision to delay the implementation of the Obama administration’s military transgender mandate. The mandate allows …

Florida Eagle Forum – Teen Eagles OutreachJuly 12, 2017 Pat Andrews shared the following report with us about Eagle Forum of Florida’s outreach to homeschoolers and promoting TEEN EAGLES. Homeschooling has made great strides in the U.S. in recent years as more and more parents try to find a better way to educate their children. Perhaps no state has grown as fast as Florida in this regard. The infiltration of the liberal agenda has very effectively removed God from our vocabulary at school …

Fighting the promotion of the LGBTQQ agendaJuly 12, 2017 State Leader, Chris Owen reports that George Eagle Forum is fighting the GA Safe School Coalition (GSSC), Welcoming Schools and the HRC (Human Rights Campaign) coming from the UN, all promoting the LGBTQQ agenda.  Nurses are being trained and given literature to “counsel” children who are “questioning”.  Fortunately, one pastor at the meeting offered his time to counsel the children, even as young as the first grade!  Fayette County Superintendent, Dr. Barrows, however, …