Issue July 26, 2023

We rely on modern technology so much, to the detriment of face-to-face communication in my opinion. In my household we reject intrusive tech like Alexa, Nest and Roomba, internet linked security like Ring or Simply Safe, and have BIG dogs (and one micro-psuedo dog chihuahua) and support and train 2A.

Newly emerging Artificial Intelligence (AI) is quite concerning for many, and I encourage you to watch this video: AI Dilemma. The presenters are not conservative, yet they are sounding a massive alarm on this technology. On a related note, if you haven't watched Social Dilemma on Netflix you should (I know, I hate supporting Netflix but that's where it is).

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We are in an information war where the battle is for your attitude, beliefs and reactions. The method of attack is to influence the Influencers who influence you: social media, "news," books, magazines, teachers, and politicians/political groups. Many of those leading the attacks are foreign actors, namely China and the people and NGOs they support. Be aware of their tactics and learn how to resist them by reading:

• Citizen Ninja, Mary Baker
• The Citizens Guide to Fifth Generation Warfare, Sgt. Boone Cutler & Gen. Michael Flynn
• Rules for Defeating Radicals: Countering the Alinksy Strategy in Politics and Culture, Christopher Adamo
• Chinese Political Warfare: the PLA's Information and Influence Operations, Dr. John Lee

More doorknockers needed for New Owner Blitz in Pronghorn, Saturday, July 29 in the morning! Contact Deana Corsa if you can help out.

Trunk 'N' Tusk (TNT)

TNT is the primary fundraising arm of the Yavapai County Republican Committee. Donations stay in Yavapai and go to candidates or support our county operations and voter education about Republican values.

Amendment 2

A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the people to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed.

PUBLIC SERVICE ANNOUNCEMENT

June 20, 2023

Attention City of Prescott Voters

Tuesday, August 1, 2023, Primary Election Information

 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Monday, July 3, 2023

Michelle M. Burchill, Yavapai County Recorder (928)771-3248 ext. 9

[email protected]

• Ballots will be mailed to all eligible voters on Wednesday, July 5, 2023, through the U.S. Mail. Please contact us at 928-771-3248 ext. 9 by Friday, July 14, 2023, if you have not received your ballot. Be sure to sign your affidavit envelope in your original handwriting
• In-person voting will begin Wednesday, July 5 through Tuesday, August 1, 2023, in the Yavapai County Recorder’s Office at 1015 Fair St. RM 228, Prescott, Monday – Friday 8am – 5pm and through 7:00 p.m. on Election Day for eligible voters residing in the following jurisdictions:

City of Prescott – Primary Election

• Ballots must be received by the Yavapai County Recorder’s Office no later than 7:00 pm on Election Day, Tuesday, August 1, 2023
• Ballots can be returned via USPS or at one of the following drop boxes:

Yavapai County Admin Building, 1015 Fair St., Prescott

Prescott City Government, 201 N. Montezuma Street Suite 302

Livestream of Yavapai County Tabulation Room

Director of Elections, Laurin Custis would like to announce the following information:

In an effort to provide additional transparency, beginning today, Monday June 26, 2023, and through the Canvass of the City of Prescott Primary Election, Yavapai County Elections will livestream the ballot tabulation room. All future elections from the date of the Logic and Accuracy Test through the Canvass will be livestreamed.

The public may access the livestream through a link on our website, www.yavapaivotes.gov, click on Election Results, then click on “Official Livestream of Yavapai County Tabulation” link at the top of the page to view the livestream. 

Need not be a Touchmark resident to attend a class, but you MUST RSVP to Sandra Ritter who is a resident so you may attend as her "guest."

Speakers are not compensated by YavGOP.

Canvassing is an Everyday Event

We need to emphasize that if ALL Republicans vote, we will OVERWHELM the Dems and Win!! We outnumber them by 177,970 Voters statewide!!

Hear "pushback"?....say, Vote Anyway!

Below are suggested scripts for Third Quarter messaging while doorknocking, phone calling, hosting events, or daily conversations. A separate email later in the week will have all scripts and also some fliers that can be printed.

Download Canvassing Scripts

Republican Voters

Non-Republican Voters

Background Knowledge

There is a mayoral recall effort happening in Cottonwood over allowing drag shows and related activities. For more information contact Lisa DuVernay at 810-734-0038 or [email protected]

Buck & Bison Monthly Meeting - Paul Johnson Captain

36th Annual Territorial Days Parade

Sept. 2, 2023

“Ranchers, Farmers, and Pioneers -

Celebrating Chino Valley's History”

Representatives Quang Nguyen and Selina Bliss, Chair and Vice-Chair of the House Judiciary Committee are fighting to prevent the illegal transfer of American firearms to Ukraine: 

The City of Phoenix wants to send hundreds of unclaimed guns to Ukraine using a private company that will then transport them to the National Police of Ukraine. However, according to the Arizona Constitution, gun donations such as these are unlawful. 

LD-1 House Representatives have warned the members of the Phoenix City Council that their planned gun donation violates state law. At the time of this writing, the response from the Phoenix City Council is still pending. 

See the letter below to Phoenix City Council from LD-1 Representatives Quang Nguyen and Selina Bliss

Also, LD1 Representatives continue to lead at the legislature… On July 18, Senator Anthony Kern and Rep. Nguyen co-chaired the Ad Hoc committee to hear ASU suppression of speech at the Barrett Honors College, involving Dennis Prager and Charlie Kirk, and the termination of Professor Ann Atkinson. Click for article.

ASU has 60 days to investigate and report back to the legislature. 

Ordinance S-50010 -Authorizing Unlawful Transfer of Unclaimed

Firearms to Ukraine

Free speech at public universities faces probe

Legislative action follows dispute over ASU center | Sasha Hupka

Arizona Republic USA TODAY NETWORK

A Republican-led legislative committee will investigate freedom of expression at Arizona’s public universities, according to documents from state lawmakers describing the new effort.



The formation of the committee comes just weeks after Ann Atkinson, the former director of an Arizona State University center devoted to personal development and conservative values, publicly alleged that she lost her job after bringing several right-wing speakers to campus in February for an event titled “Health, Wealth and Happiness.”

On June 8, 2023, Governor Greg Abbott signed a series of border security legislation passed during the 88th Regular Legislative Session into law at the Texas Capitol. This package of six bills expands Texas' unprecedented efforts to hold the line and protect Texans from the record level of illegal immigration, weapons, and deadly drugs pouring into Texas from Mexico caused by President Biden's refusal to secure the border.

I am creating a committee to study the bills passed in Texas with the goal of bringing similar bills to Arizona.

Are you as concerned as I am about the unprecedented number of Illegals crossing into Arizona? If we work together, we can make a difference! Click here for information about the Texas bills. Contact me if you are interested.

HOW TO CONTACT YOUR LEGISLATOR

The RTS (Request to Speak) system is a necessary component to our legislative process. This is an excellent way to share your positions on a particular Bill and let your legislator know that you support his/her legislation. Please review this site and make sure you know how to use it properly.  The legislators depend a lot on your opinions and this is where you share them.

The link to sign up for the RTS system can be found here:  https://www.azleg.gov/alispdfs/Using_the_Request_to_Speak_Program.pdf

Websites where you can learn about bills in the AZ legislature:

August 5 - Constitution Class with Sheriff Mack in Cottonwood

see flier below

August 16 - AZ Constitution Class with Steve Zipperman at Touchmark

see flier below

August 17 - YavGOP Literary Event & Book Signing

at YavGOP Office 11am

August 19 - Hope Fest, Prescott Courthouse Square

Volunteers to man YavGOP booth RSVP to [email protected]

August 22 - Dennis Prager at Yavapai Performing Arts Center, 7:15pm

(VIP tickets are sold out) Tickets

September 9 - 38th Annual Yavapai Silent Witness

Golf Open Tournament

September 21 & 22 - Lincoln-Reagan Dinner at the Wheelhouse

Nick Adams, Keynote Speaker | "Western Semi-formal"

VIP Cocktail Hour 9/21 with Nick Adams & other Dignitaries

Dinner, no-host bar 9/22

September 30 - YavGOP Quarterly Meeting, 9am - noon

Federal Judge Blocks Arizona’s Transgender Sports Ban

After Teens File Lawsuit

A federal judge on Thursday temporarily blocked Arizona from enforcing a law banning transgender individuals from playing on girls’ school sports teams.



The judge in Tucson granted a preliminary injunction to allow the processing of a lawsuit (pdf) filed on behalf of two transgender prepubescents against the state’s “Save Women’s Sports Act,” which was passed by the legislature last year.

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Our country is facing critical challenges. Lack of leadership from elected officials, harmful policies that threaten our children and families, and quickly shifting social and cultural norms can leave you feeling overwhelmed and powerless.

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Articles contained this publication are from our volunteers and members; they are neither legal interpretations not statements of the Yavapai County Republican Committee. The content expressed is their own.

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