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Conservative school board candidates handed humiliating loss in St. Louis area

Out of 13 candidates endorsed by local right-wing radio talk show host Marc Cox, zero won their races this week.

Navy vet opposes Moms for Liberty-backed homeschool advocate for Florida school board seat

Travis Akers, a veteran and social justice advocate, confronts Melody Bolduc’s far-right ties in a battle over educational policies and inclusivity in Duval County schools.

Moms for Liberty Candidates Rejected by Voters in Key School Board Elections

Agenda PAC-endorsed candidates secure victory across multiple states, marking a significant defeat for Moms for Liberty and their anti-LGBTQ+ educational agenda.

Newly Elected School Board Member Wants All LGBTQ+ Symbols Removed

To justify removing the symbols, he cited far-right talking points and other false conspiracy theories about the sexualization of children.

Watch Moms for Liberty’s co-founders look like fools trying to explain their failed book ban movement

In a revealing interview, the conservative group’s tactics and recent school board election losses highlight the ongoing debate over educational content and LGBTQ+ rights.

California parents oust school board members who enacted anti-LGBTQ+ policy

Two members of the Orange Unified School District board have been removed by parents who opposed a policy requiring school staff to out transgender kids.

San Francisco-area school board members get recalled after banning Pride flags

Parents voted to oust Ryan Jergensen and Linda Hurley by less than 40 votes each.

Moms for Liberty-Supporting Superintendent Quits and Gets $700K Severance

The Central Bucks School District in Pennsylvania faces scrutiny over its decision to grant outgoing superintendent Abram Lucabaugh a severance package exceeding $700,000 following his endorsement of far-right educational policies.

Right-Wing Takeover of School Board Roils Colorado Community

Even some conservatives say the Woodland Park board has gone too far.

Here Are the LGBTQ+ Races to Watch on Election Day 2023

The election could mean LGBTQ+ firsts in Virginia, New Jersey, and Mississippi, along with important progress elsewhere.

More Historic LGBT Wins in This Week's Election

They include the first lesbian state delegate in Virginia and the first transgender elected official in Pennsylvania.

Pink Praises Hometown for Voting Out Book-Banning School Board

The new school board president, who had fought against book bans, was sworn in on a stack of them.

Oklahoma voters recall white supremacist, reject supporters of Ryan Walters

The city of Enid voted out a white nationalist city council member, and Tulsa rejected school board candidates who supported Walters's threat of a state takeover of the city's public schools.

How American Classrooms Are Being Censored in 2023: Report

Amid electoral rebukes for Moms for Liberty, a recent report highlights a disturbing rise in state legislatures imposing restrictions on LGBTQ+ discussions in schools, affecting educators and students nationwide.

Antonin Scalia's Daughter Loses School Board Race to Mother of LGBTQ+ Child

Meg Bryce, the late conservative justice's daughter, said she was being discriminated against because of her family's name.

This Gay School Board Member Has Choice Words for the Zieglers' Bisexual Tryst and Allegations

Bridget Ziegler, who has supported anti-LGBTQ+ policies, chaired a school board meeting where Tom Edwards was called a groomer by homophobes.

Pa. School District Allegedly Discriminated Against LGBTQ+ Students

The Pennsylvania ACLU filed a federal complaint against the Central Bucks School District alleging it targets trans and nonbinary students.

Florida Teacher Investigated for Showing LGBTQ+ Disney Movie in Class

She says a right-wing school board member reported her to the education department because a character in the film is gay.

South Carolina taxpayers set to pay for Moms for Liberty-run charter school

The far-right group is opening a school in the state that will be funded with taxpayer money but won’t have public oversight.

School Board Candidate Posts Nazi Rainbow Flag Online

He says that he didn't create the image but that he believes in what the image stands for as it pertains to the indoctrination of people into LGBTQ+ inclusion.