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Spotlight
Welcome to People For’s Truth Newsletter. We’ve got some fantastic updates for
you, starting with two recent events hosted by Grandparents For Truth, a program
of our nonpartisan affiliate, People For the American Way Foundation:
On January 18th in New York City, Grandparents For Truth gathered to
protest Moms for Liberty’s Upper East Side Town Hall. Visitors to the town
hall were greeted by groups allied against censorship holding signs,
chanting, and playing music to drown out the hateful speech happening
inside the town hall. Both People For’s President, Svante Myrick, and
National Field Director, Alana Byrd, were in attendance and spoke on our
group’s behalf, making it clear that New York City is no place for hate.
On February 25th, in Eatonville, Florida, Grandparents For Truth hosted
its inaugural Black History Month Teach-In, where we brought together
experts, faith leaders, local activists, grandparents, elected officials,
teachers, students, and national partners to talk about the importance of
Black history, threats to education, how to fight back, and how to
organize in your community.
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[ [link removed] ]Grandparents For Truth’s Black History Month Teach-In Recap
Grandparents For Truth’s Black History Month teach-in in Eatonville,
Florida was an outstanding event, and we were so grateful to talk about
Black History with some fantastic partner organizations and special
guests. Here, People For’s National Field Director Alana Byrd recaps the
event and why these types of actions are so valuable.
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[ [link removed] ]Apply to Lead a Grandparents For Truth Club Now!
Have you seen the news? According to the Washington Post, Moms for Liberty
is OUT - and Grandparents For Truth is IN in 2024! Or you might have seen
our interview in The 19th! Are you interested in leading your friends,
acquaintances, colleagues, and other grandparents in your community to
fight for the freedom to learn and read? If you’re interested in launching
a local Grandparents For Truth club in your community, let us know by
clicking the button below! Group leaders receive a box of merch including
t-shirts, buttons, signs, and a banner; as well as resources, training,
and personalized, one-on-one guidance for how to fight back against
authoritarianism and censorship. If you want to take action but don’t want
to lead a group, that’s alright too! Just [ [link removed] ]sign up to be a Grandparent
For Truth here and we’ll connect you to local actions.
[ [link removed] ]Become a Club Leader >>
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News from People For the American Way About How to Fight for the Freedom
to Learn
[ [link removed] ]We’ve Built the Tools You Need to Fight Censorship
It’s hard to know exactly how to fight back against the seemingly unending
waves of censorship, book bans, and other attacks on education. That’s why
we’ve created our How to Fight Censorship activist’s toolkit. It’s full of
tips and resources to talk about the issues, organize in your area, and
make a difference in the fight for the freedom to learn. We need everyone
in this fight, so check out our toolkit and learn how you can stand up for
education today.
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[ [link removed] ]This Black History Month, Fight for the Freedom to Learn
People For President Svante Myrick wrote a moving piece about the ongoing
attacks on education and the racial hatred motivating those attacks. From
attempts to ban AP African American Studies courses in Florida to
offensive and inaccurate “edutainment,” attacks on the freedom to learn
are ongoing, and we can’t ignore the racism and hate at their core.
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New Updates on the School Board Recall Efforts in Temecula
In Temecula, CA, activists have been pushing forward with the campaign to
recall three extremist right-wing school board members. Activists gathered
and submitted enough signatures to get the board president on the ballot
for the recall which is now set for June 4, 2024. This is the same board
president who is also being sued by the ACLU for violating the first
amendment rights of the citizens of Temecula. Since the resignation of
another problematic school board member last year, the makeup of the board
is shifting. We’re excited to continue following these events, and we’ll
keep you posted as the recall effort continues.
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More News & Analysis
* [ [link removed] ]“Trumptastrophe”: The Relentless Attacks on the Transgender
Community by MAGA Republicans »
* [ [link removed] ]“Trumptastrophe”: “A Sledgehammer to What Remains of the American
Dream.” »
* [ [link removed] ]The MAGA Enemies List is Growing, and So Are the Odds That You’re
On It »
* [ [link removed] ]“Trumptastrophe”: The Relentless Attacks on the Transgender
Community by MAGA Republicans »
* [ [link removed] ]Biden Judge Stops Law Requiring Library and Other Censorship in
Public Schools »
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PFAW In the News
* [ [link removed] ]Attempted Book Bans Last Year Targeted More Than 4,240 Titles, an
All-Time High | truthout »
* [ [link removed] ]Black History Month teach-in held in Eatonville | WESH »
* [ [link removed] ]Democratic governors holding the line to protect Black history and
books | theGrio »
* [ [link removed] ]Black History Month teach-in block party | FOX35 »
* [ [link removed] ]Protesters Swarm UES 'Moms For Liberty' Event: 'Get The F--- Out'|
The Patch »
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* [ [link removed] ]Seven Mountains Dominionist Drenda Keesee Appears Poised To Win A
Seat On Ohio County Board »
* [ [link removed] ]Stephen Miller’s CPAC Rant: Arrest ‘Commie’ Teachers, Use
Government Power to ‘Defeat Evil’ »
* [ [link removed] ]Anti-LGBTQ Pastor John Amanchukwu Is Creating An Army Of ‘Clones’
To Rant At School Board Meetings »
* [ [link removed] ]Radical Anti-LGBTQ Christian Nationalist Mark Robinson Is Now The
GOP Nominee For Governor Of North Carolina »
* [ [link removed] ]Kari Lake’s Campaign Chairman, Floyd Brown, Is A Seven Mountains
Dominionist »
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