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Trump and DeSantis court Moms for Liberty in a sign of the group’s rising influence over the Republican Party

Sunday, July 2nd, 2023

via Times Free Press (Tennessee)

PHILADELPHIA (AP) — The two leading contenders for the Republican presidential nomination courted conservative women at the Moms for Liberty conference in Philadelphia on Friday, elevating a group…

Parent Involvement, LGBTQ+, School Board – General, Racism

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

Sunday, July 2nd, 2023

via The Washington Post (Maryland)

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

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Moms for Liberty’s focus on school races nationwide sets up political …

Sunday, July 2nd, 2023

via KOB 4 (New Mexico)

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 group's co-founder said during its annual summit in Philadelphia that Moms for Liberty will use its political action committee to engage in school board races, state board of education races and elected superintendent races. These efforts will face opposition from teachers' unions and others on the left who view the group as a toxic presence in public education. Even with a presidential race in 2024, school board elections will remain some of the most contentious political fights next year.

Parent Involvement, Racism, School Board – General

Activist wants Bible removed from schools under DeSantis law

Sunday, July 2nd, 2023

via Orlando Sentinel (Florida)

Rabbi Barry Silver agrees with Gov. Ron DeSantis that the school system shouldn't be used to "indoctrinate" children. That's why he's now one of several activists who have asked that the Bible be removed from schools.

Parent Involvement, School Board – General

Anti-trans agenda is a focal point of Philadelphia Moms for Liberty summit

Saturday, July 1st, 2023

via The Philadelphia Inquirer (Pennsylvania)

Denying transgender identity was a major theme — in addition to arguing that schools shouldn't teach about the topic.

Social Emotional Learning, Parent Involvement, LGBTQ+, School Board – General, Racism

Trump returns to campaign rallies, draws thousands to small South …

Saturday, July 1st, 2023

via The Washington Post (Iowa)

Former President Donald Trump on Saturday marked a return to the large-scale rallies of his previous presidential campaigns, speaking to thousands gathered in the streets of a small South Carolina city on a blazing day ahead of the July 4 holiday

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What financial planning looks like for LGBTQ+ people

Saturday, July 1st, 2023

via The Seattle Times (Washington)

The cost of family planning and transition care and other personal finance stories from LGBTQ+ people.

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Several controversial new Florida laws now in effect

Saturday, July 1st, 2023

via Local 10 (Florida)

A slew of new laws went into effect on Saturday and people have a lot to say about them.

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Trump, DeSantis seek to prove who’s tougher on immigration

Saturday, July 1st, 2023

via 8 News NOW (Nevada)

Former President Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) are engaged in an escalating back-and-forth over their respective immigration plans, competing over who presents the more hawkish vision on the border. On Tuesday, DeSantis rolled out his immigration proposal, titled 'Mission Stop the Invasion No Excuses,' a clear jab at Trump's handling of the issue […]

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Moms for Liberty hears from GOP contenders on conservative education

Saturday, July 1st, 2023

via Lohud (New York)

The rising political group heard Saturday from long-shot Republican presidential candidates and prepared for the 2024 elections.

Parent Involvement, Racism

Vivek Ramaswamy pledges to cut off ‘head of the snake’ Department of Education

Saturday, July 1st, 2023

via Washington Examiner (District of Columbia)

PHILADELPHIA, Pennsylvania — Presidential candidate Vivek Ramaswamy highlighted his plan to raze the administrative state, promising to begin with the "head of the snake" — Department of Education — during his address to the Moms for Liberty summit.

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Trump returns to campaign rallies, draws thousands to small SC city ahead of July 4

Saturday, July 1st, 2023

via Las Vegas Sun (Nevada)

Former President Donald Trump on Saturday marked a return to the large-scale rallies of his previous presidential campaigns, speaking to thousands gathered in the streets of a small South Carolina…

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Donald Trump visits Pat’s Steaks while in Philadelphia

Saturday, July 1st, 2023

via CBS News (Pennsylvania)

Donald Trump grabbed a cheesesteak from Pat's Steaks while in Philadelphia for the Moms for Liberty summit.

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From soccer moms to parent activists: Moms for Liberty harness a powerful political movement

Saturday, July 1st, 2023

via The Washington Times, LLC (District of Columbia)

Moms for Liberty flexed its newfound political muscle when a series of top Republican presidential contenders made the pilgrimage to woo support at the national summit of the seedling activist group focused on parental rights.

Parent Involvement, Book Bans, School Board – General