Introducing Campus Reform Online’s Opinion Columnist

May 8, 2013 1 Comment

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Wonderful news – I will pen weekly op-ed columns on Campus Reform Online (CRO)–Leadership Institute’s news publication–each Sunday starting May 19, 2013. For those of you who don’t know, CRO is the #1 source for campus news.

Here’s more about Campus Reform:

Campus Reform, a project of the Leadership Institute, is America’s leading site for college news.

As a watchdog to the nation’s higher education system, Campus Reform exposes bias, abuse, waste, and fraud on the nation’s college campuses.

Our team of professional journalists works alongside student activists and student journalists to report on the conduct and misconduct of university administrators, faculty, and students.

Campus Reform holds itself to rigorous journalism standards and strives to present each story with accuracy, objectivity, and public accountability.

They will focus on higher education and leftist abuses on campus. Many CRO stories have caught the attention of the Drudge Report and similar news outlets. Be sure to look out for them starting next Sunday and to follow stories my co-workers report on at CRO.

If you’re a college student and want to send a tip about a leftist abuse on campus, email contact@campusreform.org.

LIKE Campus Reform on Facebook and follow them at @CampusReform.

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‘There’s Some Good in This World…And It’s Worth Fighting For’

April 18, 2013 3 Comments

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Tomorrow I embark on a nine-day journey to the Northeast. I will traverse the region and visit students in Boston, New Haven, NYC, and Newark. Sadly, this territory isn’t kind to travelers of the conservative persuasion.  But in the name of freedom and liberty, we must do our best to reclaim it – especially universities there.

To quote Lord of the Rings: “…there’s some good in this world, Mr. Frodo… and it’s worth fighting for.”

Not all young people are goose-stepping Obamanites. The countless students I meet and work with are frustrated by this administration. Nevertheless their enthusiasm, their energy, and their indomitable spirit to advance conservative principles on campus will propel our movement in the right direction.

I couldn’t ask for a better or more rewarding job than this. My students in the Northeast give me hope. I empathize with them because I too was a conservative student in a heavily blue state. I know how difficult it is to advance a conservative message on campus.

That being said, we can and we must take back our campuses. Conservatism is still worth fighting for there. Don’t give up!

If I come across anything interesting or newsworthy, I’ll be sure to blog about it here. Be sure to follow my musings on Facebook or on Twitter at @Gabby_Hoffman!

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Young Conservatives Mobilize, Join Resistance 44 to Counter the Left’s Dangerous Policies

May 29, 2012 2 Comments

Are you tired of the Left’s disastrous policies? Dissatisfied with high youth employment? Tired of crony capitalism? Unhappy with moral relativism? Want to change the course of politics? Join Resistance 44!

Justen Charters and I started this movement two months after seeing the need to create an outlet for young conservatives. After much thought and consideration, we came up with Resistance 44 to “resist” the leftist policies that are ruining this country.

Read articles from Justen and yours truly on why we started it.

Also, watch and share our first video.

 

If interested in getting involved, sign up here: http://resist44.com/join.php

Like our Facebook page and follow us on Twitter @Resist_44!

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Holocaust Survivor Irving Roth Comes to San Diego September 14th

September 9, 2011 Leave a comment

This Wednesday, September 14, Holocaust survivor and campus speaker Irving Roth is coming to San Diego to speak about his life.

Sponsors of the event include Christians United for Israel-California and CUFI on Campus.

More information can be found on CUFI’s website and on the Facebook event:

The event will take place on Wednesday, September 14 from  7:00pm – 9:00pm.

The event will be held at:

Father’s House Church
2705 Via Orange Way, Ste A
Spring Valley, CA 91978

The event is free and open to all people.

Here is some more information about the speaker:

IRVING ROTH is the Director of the Holocaust Resource Center at the Temple Judea of Manhasset, New York, and is the former education director of the Holocaust Memorial and Education Center of Nassau County. An internationally known educator, Mr. Roth has endeavored to teach people about the Holocaust and the lessons that can be learned from that experience. Many people throughout his community owe their knowledge of the Holocaust to Mr. Roth. Steve Pagiavlas, the art director of the Holocaust Resource Center at the Temple Judea of Manhasset, says he is “…the most prolific Holocaust speaker I have ever heard.” Mr. Roth has been the recipient of numerous awards and accolades for his work promoting a more accepting and diverse world. It is his life’s mission to make the world a better place that has earned Mr. Roth the Spirit of Anne Frank Award.

This is a unique, one-of-a-kind experience for all to learn about the Holocaust and its toll on Jews, Christians, and the rest of the world. A first hand account is the best way to learn about the travesties that marked and defined the Holocaust. We must never forget.

Hope to see you there!

 

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Gilad Shalit’s 6th Birthday in Captivity: Pray for His Release!

August 28, 2011 1 Comment

It is important that we pray for Gilad Shalit, as he is in his sixth year of captivity.

Gilad Shalit is an Israeli soldier who was captured in a cross border raid on the crossing Kerem Shalom from the Gaza Strip by Gazan militants on 25 June 2006 and has been held hostage by Hamas ever since.

From Facebook:

Please help us remember Gilad Shalit on his 6th birthday in captivity on Sunday, August 28, 2011 and take action to help secure his release by doing the following 5 things:

1. Please LIKE the Facebook page that was launched this week, “5 Million for the Release of Gilad Shalit,” and ask all your Facebook friends to LIKE it and ask all your friends to ask all THEIR Facebook friends to LIKE it. Together we will reach our goal of making this page go viral and reach 5 million likes! http://www.facebook.com/ReleaseGiladShalit

2. Please write birthday wishes, thoughts and prayers for Gilad on the “5 Million for the Release of Gilad Shalit” page. http://www.facebook.com/ReleaseGiladShalit

3. Please sign the petition for Gilad’s release. http://www.standwithus.com/gilad/

4. Please watch these videos that were created for Gilad.

Birthday video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQasaWh9Gqc (from http://www.facebook.com/StandWithUs)

Slideshow video: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R8GDY2sPdJY&feature (from http://www.facebook.com/giladshalit)

5. Please copy the following and make it your status Sunday, August 28, 2011:
Gilad Shalit will spend his 6th birthday in captivity today! He must be released! Please visit http://www.facebook.com/ReleaseGiladShalit and leave your birthday wishes, thoughts, and prayers for Gilad.

Thank you for caring about Gilad and working for his release!

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Happy Lemonade Freedom Day!

August 20, 2011 1 Comment

Today, August 20, 2o11, marks Lemonade Freedom Day.

From the Facebook event:

Please join us on August 20, 2011 and set up your own lemonade stand. We need to send a message to everyone who is listening. They can not shut down the kids lemonade stands. If you do not have kids or do not want to set up your own lemonade stand, please support a local kid’s lemonade stand. Selling lemonade is not a crime!

Check out the promo video for Lemonade Freedom Day:

If you decide to sell lemonade on August 20, 2011, be sure to follow these guidelines:

  • Always be respectful of any officials, follow their instructions even if they are wrong, and do not antagonize them.
  • Ask what is the statute or regulation that gives them the authority to shut down the stand, and what are the grounds for doing so.
  • Ask if the law or regulation specifically empowers them to shut down the stand or merely issue tickets for violations, especially a first violation.
  • Ask the officer if there are any exceptions in the rule for businesses owned and operated by minors, or businesses that earn below a certain amount (which may be referred to in the law or regulations as “de minimus”).
  • Ask to see the law or regulation.
  • Get the officer’s name and badge number, or if not a police officer, the official’s name, agency or department, and job title.
  • If possible, record the entire interaction on video (even if just a cell phone). *Please be aware of your state’s laws in regards to recording public officials. In some states it may be illegal.*
  • Do not offer the officials anything (including free lemonade) to overlook the violation.
  • Again, always be respectful of any officials, follow their instructions even if they are wrong, and do not antagonize them.
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Americans for Prosperity California to Counter CTA May 13 in San Diego

May 12, 2011 1 Comment

Americans for Prosperity California is having a counter rally to the California Teachers Association, one of the largest and most corrupt unions in all of the state.  This rally is being held to object demands for more taxes by union thugs.

Everyone in California is encouraged to go. It’s tomorrow, May 13th, in San Diego from 4:30pm to 6:30pm. Americans for Prosperity California lays out the details below on Facebook:

Tell the Teacher’s Unions Enough is Enough! Join with Americans for Prosperity, The Republican Party of San Diego County, Orange County Republican Party, Radio Host Chip Franklin, Radio Host Mike Slater, StopTaxingUs.com, California Young Republican Federation (partial list), and taxpayers from throughout southern California at a counter rally to the union cry for more taxes. Tell them to stop using our children to oppose reform.

BRING: Homemade RESPECTFUL signs opposing tax increases, supporting reform, etc.
RSVP: Facebook, email californiaAFP@gmail.com or call (805) 229-1117

Since parking is difficult at the Embarcadero, AFP will be organizing shuttles from Park and Ride locations – you will need to email the above address for a location and pick up time.

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UC-San Diego V-DAY Co-Director Sends Odd E-mail

February 9, 2011 15 Comments

This past evening, I received an e-mail from the director of The Vagina Monologues at UCSD.

The e-mail reads:

Hi Gabriella,

My name is Van Nguyen and I am the co-director of The Vagina Monologues at UCSD this year. It has been brought to my attention by several members of V-day that you have recently posted a conflicting image in regards to The Vagina Monologues. As a key member in this organization, I would like to extend an invitation to this year production on opening night.

We would love to take this opportunity to educate you about our organization. There will be a ticket waiting for you at will-call on Wednesday, February 16th at the PC East Ballroom. Doors open at 7pm and show begins at 8pm. If you are able to make it, I believe this will be a valuable experience for you.

Sincerely,
Van Nguyen

Although the director was kind enough to offer me an invitation to the play, Nguyen largely ignores the fact that I have not produced any written material (i.e. articles, print articles, or blog posts) criticizing The Vagina Monologues thus far.

Before she, her respective organization, and the cast wage a full-fledged campaign against any critique of the play, I would kindly appreciate criticism after an article is published, not beforehand.

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“ProLifeCon” To Feature Yours Truly

January 13, 2011 Leave a comment

I’ve graciously accepted an invitation to partake in Family Research Council’s “ProLifeCon” on January 24th, which centers around the annual “March for Life” event. I will be a featured tweeter.

The Family Research Council event page further details the nature of the event and has a list of confirmed guests:

Pro-life internet activists will gather at Family Research Council headquarters on January 24th, 2011 for ProLifeCon, the premier conference for the online pro-life community.  The event will be webcast live, and will feature experts and legislators to inform you about the cutting edge of the pro-life movement and give you ways to make a difference on blogs, Twitter, Facebook, YouTube and the rest of the online world.  Register today, and stay tuned for more information.

Confirmed Speakers Include

Be sure to tune in then! I know 5:30am-8:30am PST is a tad early, but it’s worth it. I’ll keep you posted about it.

 

 

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Counter Gaza Rally in Balboa Park, San Diego–January 9th, 2011

January 9, 2011 27 Comments

On January 9th, 2011, the San Diego Israel Coalition held a counter Pro-Israel Protest to the Gaza Massacre Demonstration. Here are pictures from the event. Obviously, our side had a high turnout compared to the Palestinian side. It was a marvelous turnout and jovial event with singing, dancing, smiling, etc. Compared to the jovial and friendly Israel supporters, the Palestinian side resorted to shouting, screaming, and the like.

I was glad to be a part of this event with many of my friends and fellow Israel supporters!

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