Who Is Moms for Liberty?
160Who is Moms for Liberty — a group with ties to the Proud Boys, controversial sex scandals, and credited with instigating a moral panic over kids’ education across the U.S.? Here’s what you need to know. #WhoIs
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Moms for Liberty, a far-right group has emerged as a potent force in the ongoing culture wars over education in the United States. What initially began as a means to discuss COVID-19 safety measures has since evolved into a crusade against perceived leftist ideologies in schools, including critical race theory and LGBTQIA+ themes. Under the banner of 'parental rights' the group has grown to claim 300 chapters in 48 states, with 130,000 members dedicated to whitewashing curricula.
Despite presenting itself as a grassroots movement of concerned mothers, Moms for Liberty's activities are largely funded by GOP PACs, wealthy donors, and conservative organizations. Moms for Liberty book banning has also been tackled in efforts to influence school curricula, with a particular focus on removing materials related to racism and LGBTQIA+ issues from school libraries. The group has also addressed their cultural war on education in many live interviews such as Moms for Liberty CBS Sunday Morning, Moms for Liberty Dr Phil, and Moms for Liberty CBS.
A key tactic that has worked for Moms for Liberty is intimidation and harassment where individual teachers and students are targeted, and school librarians are reported. The group has also been linked to right-wing extremist organizations like the Proud Boys and the Three Percenters as they continue to deal with allegations of sexual misconduct involving one of its co-founders.
While Moms for Liberty has experienced setbacks and might be struggling at the moment, its impact on the national conversation about education is likely to endure. The group's tactics and ideology reflect broader trends within right-wing extremism, suggesting that its influence may persist for years to come.
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Who Is Moms for Liberty?