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A protestor holds a sign that reads "Stay out of trans people's business."
Posted inDemocracy on the Ballot, Government

Anti-LGBTQ rhetoric roils Wisconsin, providing political fuel for the right

Avatar photo by Phoebe Petrovic / Wisconsin Watch October 27th, 2022September 18th, 2023 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The ‘parental rights’ movement is upending school board races, leading to book banning — and a growing sense of dread among the small number of children who are gay or transgender

Posted inEducation, Government, Justice & Safety

In Kiel, Wisconsin, attack on ‘critical race theory’ ignores bullying of Black student

Avatar photo by Mario Koran / Wisconsin Watch October 14th, 2022May 28th, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

Parents urged Kiel High School to respond to racial bullying their teen faced at school. Backlash forced him to transfer — and upended life for others in town.

Posted inEducation, Government, Justice & Safety

Bomb threats, canceled events, empty schools: How a bullying probe paralyzed a Wisconsin town’s democracy 

Avatar photo by Mario Koran / Wisconsin Watch July 16th, 2022May 28th, 2024 Why you can trust Wisconsin Watch

The Kiel school district’s closure of a Title IX investigation under pressure sends a ‘chilling message’ expert says. But some residents tell LGBTQ youth: ‘you are not alone.’

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