To find someone local who thinks there should be *more* unfounded book challenges, they had to resort to our county’s #1 book banner (she challenged “The Nowhere Girls”, which I’m flipping through, unaware who was on deck). So she still agrees with herself, I guess.
https://youtu.be/QDZnKdHMus8?si=8X7edEUuCU_3Ffvp
#StopMomsForLiberty #stopbookbanning #supportpubliceducation
Earlier tonight I posted a video to TikTok, lamenting the insanity that is Moms For Liberty and in particular their book ban crusade, not least the forced coverup of cartoons in children’s books. TikTok pulled the video for, I swear, 'Sexually Suggesive Content'
https://roub.net/blahg/2024/03/28/in-tonight-s-news-irony-is-still-dead/
What is irony, anyway?
Angry parents are fighting back against Moms for Liberty's school board takeovers - LGBTQ Nation
"Moms for Liberty’s past activities include offering bounties for turning in teachers who discuss “divisive topics,” attacking the Trevor Project for trying to prevent LGBTQ+ teen suicide, trying to get a book about seahorses banned for being too sexy"
#Florida #RonDeSantis #StopMomsForLiberty #ReadingIsResistance
The Guardian US:
‘Reading is resistance’: students and parents take on DeSantis’s book bans
"Florida governor’s constant attacks on the education system have led to an increasing backlash from a wide range of people."
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/sep/23/florida-desantis-book-ban-school-student-parent
#Arizona #StopMomsForLiberty #RachelMitchell
Arizona Mirror:
Why did county attorney Rachel Mitchell appear at an anti-LGBTQ hate group's event?
"A Moms for Liberty event that took place in Mesa last week applauded state legislators who have actively promoted anti-LGBTQ+ policies. But the event also included Rachel Mitchell, the Maricopa County attorney."
https://www.azmirror.com/2023/09/21/why-did-county-attorney-rachel-mitchell-appear-at-an-anti-lgbtq-hate-groups-event/
#LGBTQrights #extremism #StopMomsForLiberty
The Nation:
The “Parental Rights” Fanatics Have Descended on LA
"I’m a public school parent. I shouldn’t have to spend my time fighting these violent, bigoted extremists."
https://www.thenation.com/article/society/parents-rights-extremists-los-angeles-schools/