Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson blamed the recent attempted assassination of Donald Trump at a campaign rally on the public school system, suggesting that the shooter was a bullied loner from a large school. Speaking at a Moms for Liberty event during the Republican National Convention, Johnson advocated for smaller, one-room schools and homeschooling, while avoiding discussion on security lapses and gun control. Moms for Liberty, known for opposing COVID-19 safety measures and promoting homeschooling, has been labeled an extremist group by the Southern Poverty Law Center.
Moms for Liberty co-founder Tiffany Justice spoke at a Heritage Foundation event, comparing the DOJ's actions against parents at school board meetings to its treatment of former President Trump, while the organization shifts focus away from school board endorsements after a decline in success. The group, known for challenging school mask mandates and book bans, has faced controversy and criticism, prompting a pivot in strategy. Critics argue that Moms for Liberty is not as grassroots as it claims and is aligned with larger right-wing forces, while supporters emphasize the importance of addressing concerns over FBI investigations into parents and the justice system.
During a contentious interview on "60 Minutes," co-founders of Moms for Liberty were pressed by host Scott Pelley about sexually explicit books in schools, with Pelley accusing them of being evasive. The conservative organization has capitalized on parental anger over alleged sexually explicit books in public school classrooms and libraries, with Republicans in West Virginia seeking to allow criminal charges against teachers and librarians who expose children to such material. The issue has sparked controversy and policy changes in Maryland and other states.
'60 Minutes' confronts Moms for Liberty co-founders on their group's attacks on LGBTQ+ Americans and book bans, with correspondent Scott Pelley chiding them for dodging questions with talking points. The segment highlights the impact of groups like Moms for Liberty on school boards and administrators, as well as their recent losses in school board races. The report also discusses the response of a community in Beaufort, South Carolina, to complaints about library books, where volunteers reviewed the books and only removed five out of 92 from school shelves.
Tiffany Justice, co-founder of Moms for Liberty, opposes the Florida bill banning social media for minors under 16, citing parental rights and First Amendment concerns. The bill, which lacks a parental permission exception, has received support from law enforcement and conservative groups, but Governor Ron DeSantis has expressed legal concerns and is considering a veto. The legislation aims to regulate social media platforms' addictive features and provide anonymous age verification options, with proponents emphasizing child protection.
Moms for Liberty, a conservative group that has been influential in Republican national politics, is facing a decline in its influence following a sex scandal involving the husband of co-founder Bridget Ziegler, a Sarasota County school board member. The group had been active in supporting candidates in school board races and spearheading campaigns against teachers and administrators.
Moms for Liberty, a conservative group, faces pushback over its efforts to ban books and influence school policies. The group's influence in Republican national politics may be faltering, partly due to a sex scandal involving one of its co-founders. Despite claiming 130,000 members in 300 chapters across 48 states, its track record of supporting winning candidates in school board elections has been mixed. Critics argue that the group's attacks on books and diversity initiatives have not translated into electoral success, and its influence may be waning as more parents question its positions.
Megyn Kelly criticized Joy Reid for questioning Moms for Liberty co-founder Tiffany Justice's expertise in advocating for the ban of a book featuring graphic sex from schools. The book in question, "All Boys Aren't Blue" by George M. Johnson, has been banned in 29 school districts. The debate centered around age-appropriate content and parental rights, with Moms for Liberty being added to the Southern Poverty Law Center's list of "hate and anti-government groups" for its efforts in various school-related issues.
A Harvard student, Zander Moricz, has gone viral for confronting Bridget Ziegler, co-founder of Moms for Liberty and a member of the Sarasota County School Board in Florida, at a public meeting. Ziegler has faced calls to resign after revelations of her involvement in a three-way sexual relationship with another woman. Moricz called for her resignation, not because of her private sex life, but because of her actions on the school board, including using public funds for political gain and targeting marginalized groups. He emphasized that politicians should serve their community, not police personal lives.
The leadership of Florida's Republican Party has censured Chairman Christian Ziegler and stripped him of his authority amid an ongoing investigation into sexual assault. In an emergency closed-door meeting, Ziegler's salary was reduced to $1 annually, and he is no longer able to hire or fire staff, speak on behalf of the Florida GOP, or raise funds for the party. Ziegler, who has faced calls to resign, has not been charged with a crime and maintains that the sexual encounter was consensual. The investigation stems from an alleged assault on October 2, in which Ziegler and his wife were said to have planned a three-way sexual encounter with the accuser.
Bridget Ziegler, co-founder of the conservative group Moms for Liberty, and her husband Christian Ziegler, chairman of the Republican Party of Florida, are facing a sex scandal involving a threesome. The woman involved has accused Christian Ziegler of sexual assault. Bridget Ziegler has been asked to resign from her position on the Sarasota County School Board, but has thus far declined to do so. Both Zieglers are facing pressure to resign from their respective positions due to the scandal.
Moms for Liberty, a right-wing advocacy group that gained prominence during the Covid-19 pandemic, is facing a decline in influence following a sex scandal involving one of its founders, Bridget Ziegler. The group, known for its conservative stance on education issues, has suffered electoral losses in key school board races, raising questions about the future of education as a driving force in Republican politics. The scandal has also highlighted the group's controversial positions on LGBTQ rights and racial justice, alienating voters and prompting criticism. While Moms for Liberty maintains some influence in Florida, its power appears to be waning overall.
Bridget Ziegler, co-founder of conservative group Moms for Liberty, has been asked to resign from her position on the Sarasota County School Board in Florida following a sex scandal.
Bridget Ziegler, co-founder of the conservative group Moms for Liberty, has refused to resign from her position on the Sarasota school board despite an ongoing rape investigation into her husband, Florida GOP chair Christian Ziegler. The school board called for her resignation, but lacks the legal authority to remove her. Bridget Ziegler, who has not been accused of any wrongdoing, has held her position on the board for nine years. The allegations against Christian Ziegler have caused controversy within the GOP, with Florida Governor Ron DeSantis calling for his resignation as party chair.
The Sarasota County School Board in Florida has passed a resolution calling for the resignation of Moms for Liberty co-founder Bridget Ziegler from the school board following her husband's alleged involvement in a sex scandal. Bridget's husband, the Republican Party state chairman, has been accused of rape but denies the allegations. The board's resolution is not legally binding, but it sends a strong message. Bridget, who advocates against certain school curricula, has served on the board since 2014 and voted against the resolution. Critics argue that the alleged sexual activities contradict the conservative views espoused by the Zieglers.
