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A coalition of 44 local organizations has united to denounce the group Moms for Liberty, which came to Watsonville for a meeting last weekend. Moms for Liberty says it advocates parental rights, but is labeled extremist by the Southern Poverty Law Center. Here, the 44 organizations denounce the tactics, ideas and motivations of Moms for Liberty, which include banning books and limiting discussions about race and LGBTQ+ identities in schools. “We will fight their efforts with vigor and passion every step of the way to protect our most vulnerable kids and their families,” the groups write.
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Una coalición de 44 organizaciones locales se han unido para denunciar al grupo Madres Por La Libertad, que vino a Watsonville para una reunión el fin de semana pasado . Madres Por La Libertad dice que defiende los derechos de los padres, pero el grupo Centro de Derecho de Pobreza del Sur (Southern Poverty Law Center) lo identifica como un grupo extremista. Aquí, las 44 organizaciones denuncian las tácticas, ideas y motivaciones de Madres Por La Libertad, que incluyen la prohibición de libros y la limitación de debates sobre raza e identidades LGBTQ+ en las escuelas. "Lucharemos contra sus esfuerzos con vigor y pasión en cada paso del camino para proteger a nuestros niños más vulnerables y sus familias", escriben los grupos.
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About Moms for Liberty
General Information
"Moms for Liberty among conservative groups named 'extremist' by civil rights watchdog" by Odette Yosef, NPR
“Six reasons why Moms for Liberty is an extremist organization” by Glenn C. Altschuler
School Boards & Politics
“When Moms for Liberty ‘Flips’ a School Board” by Maya Hensen Carey Southern Poverty Law Center
"Moms for Liberty: "Joyful Warriors" in the fight to demolish public school" by Katherine Joyce, Salon
"Moms for Liberty's focus on school races nationwide sets up political clash with teachers unions" by Alli Swenson, Associated Press
“Moms for Liberty emerges as a force in the 2024 US presidential election” by Jarrett Renshaw and James Oliphant, Reuters
"Moms for Liberty rises as power player in GOP politics after attacking schools over gender, race" by Alli Swenson, Associated Press
"DeSantis names Moms for Liberty co-founder to Florida ethics panel"
by Andrew Atterbury, Politico
Associations with other extremists
“Inside Moms for Liberty’s Close Relationship With the Proud Boys” by David Gilbert, Vice
“Moms for Liberty Uses Hitler Quote To ‘Scare’ Parents” by David Gilbert, Vice
“This isn’t the first time Moms for Liberty has quoted Hitler” by Olivia Little Media Matters for America
About Hate Groups
Southern Poverty Law Center 2022 Hate Map / List by State
Recent Events
“Bomb threat cancels drag story time at King’s English Bookshop, store closes for day” by Palak Jayswal and Jordan Miller, the Salt Lake Tribune
"California school districts ban LGBTQ Pride flags" by Nick Robertson, The Hill
“Moms for Liberty Protests: How Philly Got Creative With Its Resistance At The Sold-Out Conference” by Lexi McMenamin, Teen Vogue
“Drag story hour hosts, under attack, dig in their heels” by Olga R. Rodriguez and Ali Swenson, Associated Press
"Threats against the LGBTQIA+ community intensifying: Department of Homeland Security" by Josh Margolin and Teddy Grant, ABC News
"Moms for Liberty members have been linked to incidents of harassment and threats around the country" by Olivia Little, Media Matters
"Neo-Nazis Shout 'There Will Be Blood' at Ohio Drag Event for Children" by James Bickerton, Newsweek
The LGBTQ+ Community
“Disclosure” documentary on Netflix, “leading trans creatives and thinkers share heartfelt perspectives and analysis about Hollywood's impact on the trans community.”
"LGBT people nine times more likely than non-LGBT people to be victims of violent hate crimes" UCLA
Learn about local LGBTQ+ history at the Queer Santa Cruz Exhibit at the MAH