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Book bans spiked 33% last school year

"Eating away at the foundations of our democracy"

Salon

How the 'parental rights' movement gave rise to the 1 Million March 4 Children

Thousands of protesters and counter-protesters in cities across Canada have clashed over the rights of trans children and youth. The “1 Million March 4 Children” on Sept. 20 is part of a widespread and growing “parental rights” movement targeting inclusive public education.

The Conversation

Moms for Liberty: ‘Joyful warriors’ or anti-government conspiracists? The 2-year-old group could have a serious impact on the presidential race

Motherhood language and symbolism have been part of every U.S. social movement, from the American Revolution to Prohibition and the fight against drunk drivers. Half of Americans are women, most become mothers, and many are conservative.

The Conversation

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Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis appoints Moms for Liberty co-founder to state Commission on Ethics

A co-founder of Moms for Liberty, a “parental rights” group that has sought to take over school boards in multiple states, has been appointed to the Florida Commission on Ethics

The Independent UK

Brickbat: Keep It Down In the Library

An official at the Mary L. Stephens Davis Library in Davis, California, shut down a presentation by Moms for Liberty after claiming that guest speaker and former collegiate soccer player Sophia Lorey misgendered trans athletes. In her presentation, Lorey said that it was unfair for men to compete against women,…

Reason

‘There won’t be libraries left’: how a Florida county became the book ban heartland of the US

As the extremist group Moms for Liberty flourishes in Clay county, a campaign of outrage has books disappearing from school shelves

The Guardian - US

PragerU's true goal: "Indoctrinate" kids

What Ron DeSantis wants to teach kids: Racism and inequality don't matter, and politics can't solve injustice

Salon

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"Anti-woke" movement jumps the shark

A bizarre racist outburst at a Texas school board isn't an isolated event — it's part of a national pattern

Salon

‘Better martyrs’: the growing role of women in the far-right movement

The pipeline from mommy blogger to Tradwife to book-banner is an important aspect of the extreme right wing in the US

The Guardian - US

‘Criminal liability for librarians’: the fight against US rightwing book bans

Skye Perryman of Democracy Forward, which helped block a controversial Arkansas law, says attacks will continue

The Guardian - US

Moms for Liberty has tax troubles

The complaint alleges that the organization is in violation of its 501(c)4 non-profit status

Salon

Tax complaint filed against rightwing parents’ rights group Moms for Liberty

Michigan attorney alleges organization, named an extremist group by Southern Poverty Law Center, in violation of non-profit status

The Guardian - US

Texas university president resigns in latest US race-related row

Race, education and inclusivity programmes have become the latest fronts in the ‘culture wars’.

Al Jazeera

With Parent and Teacher Groups at Odds, School Choice May Be the Winner

Breaking unions’ grip on schools benefits everybody who wants to guide their kids’ education.

Reason

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Chicago Sun-Times

The puritanism of Moms for Liberty is about fear of losing power

It’s another iteration of white-bread America’s fear and hostility toward anything more unsettling than “Leave It to Beaver.”

The Independent UK

Mother recites ‘awful’ things classmates have said to gay daughter in poignant speech to school board

‘My kid’s lucky. When they go home, they have a family that doesn’t believe their identity is a mental illness,’ she says

Ballotpedia

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #68

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance.

Ballotpedia

Previewing Nashville’s upcoming mayoral election

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Salon

GOP women are reaping what they sowed

The Freedom Caucus ousts Marjorie Taylor Greene and Ron DeSantis ends alimony for older, mostly conservative women

Salon

Robinson: "Time" to start reading Hitler

"It is time for us to get back and start reading some of those quotes," Mark Robinson said at the group's summit

Salon

There's delusion behind Moms for Liberty

Moms for Liberty doesn't speak for parents of school kids who aren't on board with book banning and bullying

The Independent UK

LOCALIZE IT: Moms for Liberty expands efforts to take over school boards, other education posts

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The Independent UK

'Parental rights' group Moms for Liberty plans nationwide strategy for school board races in 2024

The “parental rights” group Moms for Liberty is looking to expand its efforts to elect school board candidates in 2024 and beyond, as well as get involved in other education races

The Guardian - US

Donald Trump was allegedly creepy about Ivanka – but will his fans care?

A new book by Miles Taylor, an ex-Trump official, claims the former president repeatedly sexualized his daughter

Salon

Moms for Liberty platforming extremists

"Rhetoric spewed at this conference by its host and invited guests has real-world consequences," GLAAD CEO warns

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