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.
APRIL 3, 2024
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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.
MARCH 4, 2024
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.
NOVEMBER 20, 2023
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.
APRIL 4, 2024
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.
NOVEMBER 26, 2023
There's record LGBTQ+ representation in elected offices nationwide
In some good news coming out of November's election, at least 495 LGBTQ+ candidates won their races.
FEBRUARY 3, 2025
Teen targeted by homophobic school board member now running for his job
Upstate New York student Elizabeth Lewis was singled out by her school board's vice president during discussion of a GSA.
MARCH 12, 2025
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.
MARCH 19, 2024
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.
MARCH 18, 2024
Right-Wing Takeover of School Board Roils Colorado Community
Even some conservatives say the Woodland Park board has gone too far.
MAY 11, 2023
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.
NOVEMBER 9, 2017
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.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
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.
OCTOBER 9, 2022
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.
MAY 15, 2023
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.
NOVEMBER 8, 2023
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.
OCTOBER 21, 2022
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.
JULY 11, 2024
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.
NOVEMBER 6, 2023
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.
DECEMBER 8, 2023
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.
DECEMBER 9, 2023