A new message from your friends at People For the American Way.
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Supporter,

As an American, I’m horrified by the future that right-wing authoritarians
want to create, and as a grandma, I’m especially troubled by the Far
Right’s desire to control and censor what my grandkids can learn in
school. That’s why I’m proud to be part of a new campaign People For is
launching to combat this censorship: Grandparents For Truth.

My family – much like a growing number of American families – is a
gorgeous mix of hues and faiths and expressions of love – so this fight
for me is personal. But it’s also the fight for our country.

What our kids learn fundamentally shapes who they become as adults – and
the society in which we live. Learning about the lived experiences of
Black and brown communities or of LGBTQ+ people can foster a deeper
understanding and respect for difference. But far-right extremists see any
curriculum that covers these topics as a threat that must be banned from
our classrooms and libraries.

We know from history that such extreme measures are hallmarks of
authoritarianism and should be resoundingly rejected. My grandchildren –
and all our children – deserve an honest and accurate education that
enables them to learn from the past and prepares them for the future. To
deny them these learning opportunities does a disservice to them, and to
our nation as a whole.

Despite public opposition to these bans, authoritarian groups like Moms
for Liberty and their allied politicians are using them to build power in
divisive and destructive ways. They are harassing and threatening teachers
and passing laws designed to intimidate and limit teaching to content
approved by right-wing ideologues.

The best way to counter these attacks is to build a multigenerational,
multiracial movement in support of young people’s freedom to read and
freedom to learn.

[ [link removed] ]Sign up today to join Grandparents For Truth – there is no age
requirement to join, and you don’t need to actually be a grandparent to
support the movement! >>

Grandparents For Truth will mobilize the elders in our community – the
generation who has seen the tragic backlashes that occur any time this
country begins to make any progress toward justice – and it will mobilize
anyone with a heartfelt commitment to the wellbeing of our children. In
partnership with allies of all ages and communities, we will defeat this
generation’s book-banners, censors, and authoritarians.

Grandparents For Truth members will learn how to participate at local
school board meetings, organize in their hometowns against book bans and
censorship, and contact their lawmakers to promote the freedom to teach
and learn. Members will also get resources to join in other efforts to
promote our shared values at the local, state, and national level.

[ [link removed] ]Please sign up today to join this movement and encourage your friends,
family, and loved ones – of all ages – to do the same.

Thanks for all that you do,

Marge Baker
Proud Grandparent and Executive Vice President
People For the American Way

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