Read the latest news about the struggle to preserve parental rights at all levels of government. Learn what the Santa Clara Moms for Liberty group has been up to, what upcoming events and functions we're having, and how you can help.
a person engaged or experienced in warfare; soldier.
a person who shows or has shown great vigor, courage, or aggressiveness, as in politics or athletics.
What do you get when you put these together? Hopefully the image of a person who is fully engaged in a political and societal struggle, but who operates not with animus but with a glad heart, secure in the knowledge that their cause is just.
Bring joy to your servant, Lord, for I put my trust in you.
Psalm 86:4
Act joyfully. Remember that the kids are watching...
That simple reminder is never far from the lips of Moms co-founder and CJW (Chief Joyful Warrior) Tiffany Justice.
From her congressional testimony:
"Parents watched in horror as teachers unions fought to keep schools closed. We watched as our children struggled with depression and anxiety, their development regressing at every turn. Nationally, parents were asking when and how we had become a nation more concerned with protecting adults than children? Parents who took up this right were silenced, then the premier law enforcement agency of the United States of America, the FBI, was used as a weapon by the DOJ against parents who dared to voice their concerns at the most local level - their school board."
Joyful Joyful...
Make a joyful noise to the Lord, all the earth! Serve the Lord with gladness! Come into His presence with singing! Know that the Lord, He is God! It is He who made us, and we are His; we are His people, and the sheep of His pasture.
Enter His gates with thanksgiving, and His courts with praise! Give thanks to Him; bless His name! For the Lord is good; His steadfast love endures forever, and His faithfulness to all generations.
Rather than happiness, it is important to seek joy within your relationships, as this feeling goes beyond the emotion of happiness and can have a profound effect on your life and your partner's. Below are some differences between happiness and joy related to relationships.
Happiness is an emotion. Joy is a feeling.
Emotions are associated with physiological responses, or body reactions, such as smiling for happiness and crying for sadness.
Feelings, on the other hand, involve cognitive appraisal, or an internal thought process. Therefore, emotions may happen, whereas feelings are chosen as a result of processing and thinking about the situation.
If you share our concern over what has been taking place in our classrooms, please consider joining with us as we fight for families, for children, for education, for truth, and for common sense.
We continue to ask people whether they understand what is now taking place within our school systems. We continue to provide information and resources to help people, especially parents, gain some idea of what's being taught to kids (and why). And yes, we continue to ask people to get involved and help with the lifting.
We fight against children being taught to hate their country, to judge people based on the color of their skin, and to ignore the basic truths of biology. We fight against the sexualization in school of little ones and the destruction of the innocence of youth. Perhaps most importantly, we fight to ensure that the proper teaching of math, reading and writing remain at the forefront of a child's education.
The idea that it is parents who are responsible for raising, educating, and seeing to the well being of their kids, that is sacrosanct.
Join with us in preserving the attributes and ideals of this great nation.
Feel free to forward this newsletter to friends and family. Actually anyone who acknowledges the fundamental right of parents to raise, educate, and protect their children are invited to join with us. We are gathering a group of joyful warriors, folks who understands why (and for whom) we fight.
Sat Apr 22nd from 4pm to 6pm: Join evolutionary biologist and founding editor of Reality's Last Stand, Colin Wright, for an engaging discussion about the binary nature of sex. Dr. Wright will present the straightforward science that explains this well-understood concept, and discuss the importance of fact-based school curricula. Dr. Wright will also cover his recent article on gender ideology curricula and policies.
After the presentation, Erin Friday with Our Duty (a support network for parents wishing to protect their children from gender ideology) will moderate a Q&A with Colin Wright and DJUSD parent presenters. This event is free. No reservation is required for in-person attendance. To attend via Zoom, register here.
Sun Apr 30th from 3pm to 4:30pm: Monthly Madison Meetup, a time to meet together and discuss our nation's founding documents, the Constitution and Declaration of Independence. The discussion topic and leading questions are emailed one week in advance. To join in, please send an email with the subject "Join" (and an indication of the number of people in addition to yourself who will attend) to
While the events of 2020 sure make it hard, think about what you can learn from tough circumstances. "If you're having a difficult time with this global pandemic, try to find something meaningful about it," says Sandy Marantz, L.C.S.W., Ph.D. Maybe you've realized you actually like spending more time with your family and don't want to go back to an office five days a week. Understanding what quarantine has taught you can make the harder days more worthwhile.
Straighten out your spiral. When we're upset, we have a tendency to think about everything else going wrong in our lives. Damico recommends being more intentional about remembering what you do have -- even if it's as foundational as the legs that let you stand upright. And it doesn't have to mean starting a gratitude journal if that feels cheesy to you: "Choose something you do every day, like brushing your teeth or waiting for the coffee to brew, and use that time to reflect on what you are grateful for during that moment." It comes down to this quote by David Steindl-Rast: "It is not joy that makes us grateful. It is gratefulness that makes us joyful."
Make room for a passion. If your day is full of responsibilities, consider how you can carve out even 15 minutes for an activity you're passionate aboutwhether it's sewing masks for healthcare workers or reading a new book with your kid. "Your joy comes from what you feel passionate about, and your passion is your purpose," says licensed therapist and radio host Jaime Bronstein. "Finding joy in life leads you to understand why you are here, and what causes your life to be sustainable, meaningful, and purposeful."
Set a goal outside of your comfort zone. Every day feeling like more of the same? You need something that excites you. Talley encourages working toward a new goal that feels interesting, meaningful, and challenging -- something that takes you out of your status quo -- like running a half marathon, even if it's virtual. "This will not only bring enhanced joy on a frequent basis, but upon succeeding at your goal, you will experience a sublime sense of joy, the memory of which will also bring joy," he says.
Be present.
We're usually either thinking about the past or planning for the future -- but neither mindset will bring you joy. "Finding joy can only truly exist in the now," says William Schroeder, licensed professional counselor. He says replaying the past or anticipating the future denies us the connection to our own reality and can cause a great deal of pain. "If you can learn to exist in the now, then you will free yourself from pain connected to the past or future," he says. Now that's a nice thought.
Make opportunities for laughter. When someone around you is belly laughing, there's a 90% chance it'll bring a smile to your face as well. "Laughter is contagious, and so is joy," says Leela R. Magavi, M.D., regional medical director of Community Psychiatry. Aside from being an obvious form of fun, there are so many health benefits to a good LOL. "When we laugh, we release endorphins into our body that can offer natural pain relief." Laughter also reduces stress and boosts our immune system, says Paula Wilbourne, Ph.D., co-founder and chief scientific officer of Sibly.
While the U.S. Constitution does not expressly discuss parental rights,the right to protect, raise, and educate your own children has been described as the oldest of our fundamental liberties.
The history and culture of Western civilization embraces a strong tradition of parental rights, and the Supreme Court of these United States has described parental rights as being "established beyond debate as an enduring American tradition." See Wisconsin v. Yoder, 406 US 205, 232 (1972).
Parents need to begin to recognize the rights they hold as parents, and make their voices heard. Only then can we hope to turn things around.
Madison Meetup
Interested in learning more about our Constitution and Declaration of Independence? Want to discuss the principles upon which this precious republic was founded? Well you are in luck!
Moms for Liberty Santa Clara is now hosting monthly "Madison Meetup" gatherings on the last Sunday of each month. Meetings take place from 3 to 4:30pm in meeting room at the Bascom branch of the San Jose Public Library, located at 1000 South Bascom Avenue San Jose.
Open to ages 8 years and up. All attendees will be provided with a pocket constitution. Discussion topics will be emailed to those who are signed up one week in advance of the meeting. Please let us know if you'll be attending.
Make James Madison and the other founding fathers proud!
