Texas Women Defend Traditional Values Against Progressive Policies
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**Defiance Against Progressivism: Texas Daughters of the American Revolution Stand Firm on Women's Rights**
In a bold move reflecting growing sentiment among conservatives, a local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Texas is challenging the organization’s current policies regarding transgender membership.
The Martha Laird Chapter, supported by eleven other chapters, has proposed a bylaw amendment aimed at reinforcing the definition of womanhood within the organization.
Their proposed amendment asserts that only those who are biologically female—defined as individuals with naturally occurring X chromosomes and designated female on their original birth certificates—should be eligible for membership.
This initiative comes in response to concerns that existing policies, which currently allow transgender individuals to join, undermine the organization’s historical commitment to women’s heritage and rights.
Laura McDonald, a member of the Martha Laird Chapter, articulated the members' frustrations, emphasizing that the DAR was founded explicitly for women descended from Revolutionary War patriots.
“If we lose our very definition of womanhood, we lose the foundation upon which the DAR was built,” McDonald stated.
The chapter has enlisted the help of the Center for American Liberty (CAL), which argues that excluding trans-identifying men from membership would not jeopardize DAR’s tax-exempt status.
The organization maintains a storied legacy, dating back to its founding in 1890, and many members feel it’s time to reinvigorate these values in light of growing concerns over gender identity politics.
Despite pressure to conform to progressive norms, McDonald and her supporters argue that First Amendment rights permit the DAR to define its membership criteria without fear of retribution.
The proposed changes are set to be discussed at the next DAR leadership meeting, with hopes of forwarding these amendments to a wider membership vote during the Continental Congress this summer.
Critics within the organization have expressed concern that allowing trans women into the DAR could fundamentally alter its character, making it essential for the organization to reaffirm its dedication to preserving women’s spaces.
With more than 500 members and former members voicing disapproval of recent policy shifts, there appears to be a groundswell of support for reinstating traditional values.
As this battle unfolds, the Martha Laird Chapter's effort illustrates a broader conservative pushback against progressive ideologies encroaching on long-established institutions.
The outcome of this proposal could set a precedent not just for the DAR but also for other organizations grappling with similar issues amid an increasingly polarized cultural landscape.
Sources:
dailywire.com
thenationalpulse.com
foxnews.com
In a bold move reflecting growing sentiment among conservatives, a local chapter of the Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR) in Texas is challenging the organization’s current policies regarding transgender membership.
The Martha Laird Chapter, supported by eleven other chapters, has proposed a bylaw amendment aimed at reinforcing the definition of womanhood within the organization.
Their proposed amendment asserts that only those who are biologically female—defined as individuals with naturally occurring X chromosomes and designated female on their original birth certificates—should be eligible for membership.
This initiative comes in response to concerns that existing policies, which currently allow transgender individuals to join, undermine the organization’s historical commitment to women’s heritage and rights.
Laura McDonald, a member of the Martha Laird Chapter, articulated the members' frustrations, emphasizing that the DAR was founded explicitly for women descended from Revolutionary War patriots.
“If we lose our very definition of womanhood, we lose the foundation upon which the DAR was built,” McDonald stated.
The chapter has enlisted the help of the Center for American Liberty (CAL), which argues that excluding trans-identifying men from membership would not jeopardize DAR’s tax-exempt status.
The organization maintains a storied legacy, dating back to its founding in 1890, and many members feel it’s time to reinvigorate these values in light of growing concerns over gender identity politics.
Despite pressure to conform to progressive norms, McDonald and her supporters argue that First Amendment rights permit the DAR to define its membership criteria without fear of retribution.
The proposed changes are set to be discussed at the next DAR leadership meeting, with hopes of forwarding these amendments to a wider membership vote during the Continental Congress this summer.
Critics within the organization have expressed concern that allowing trans women into the DAR could fundamentally alter its character, making it essential for the organization to reaffirm its dedication to preserving women’s spaces.
With more than 500 members and former members voicing disapproval of recent policy shifts, there appears to be a groundswell of support for reinstating traditional values.
As this battle unfolds, the Martha Laird Chapter's effort illustrates a broader conservative pushback against progressive ideologies encroaching on long-established institutions.
The outcome of this proposal could set a precedent not just for the DAR but also for other organizations grappling with similar issues amid an increasingly polarized cultural landscape.
Sources:
dailywire.com
thenationalpulse.com
foxnews.com
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