Feb 19 2024 47 mins
Join hosts Victor Dione and Tony Keys as they welcome guest John Norcross for a timely discussion on hate groups and their influence on school boards in our area.
Be About It:
· Read about Moms for Liberty in Wisconsin “Moms for Liberty is Growing in Wisconsin as Critics Call Them Extremists”
· Educate others on why things like banning books and prohibiting inclusive curriculum is harmful to all students
· Advocate for non-partisan school boards and vote for candidates that are not endorsed by extremist groups
· Follow John https://twitter.com/jnorcr to get insights on local activity. John’s list of recommended follows also include:
- There are so many! Whether its extremist attacks on our public schools or developments in the world of right wing organizations and dark money, I can recommend: Boston-based retired professor Maurice Cunningham, Southern Poverty Law Center, The Guardian, Wisconsin Examiner, ProPublica, and Wisconsin Watch. Defense of Democracy is a national group countering Moms for Liberty. Jennifer Berkshire is a podcaster and writer who has been tracking the history of efforts to dismantle public education in the US and is always worth a listen/read.
· Thank you to our members who make this programming possible; you can become a member today on our website https://www.germantowncommunitycoalition.org/support-us.