"But even as the youth-including twenty- and thirtysomething podcasters and social media influencers, as well as student members of the late Charlie Kirk's Turning Point USA- brought a high-energy vibe, stalwart members got a new assignment. Where past Moms for Liberty attendees were urged to run for school boards, this year they were encouraged to turn their grievances into legal challenges."
"Moms for Liberty CEO and co-founder Tina Descovich acknowledged that while many of them had experienced backlashes as a result of running for school board or publicly challenging books, curricula, and policies, they needed to continue the fight. (The more pugnacious co-founder, Tiffany Justice, is now at Heritage Action, an arm of right-wing think tank the Heritage Foundation.) "You have lost family, you have lost friends, you have lost neighbors, you've lost jobs, you've lost whole careers," she said to attendees."
Moms for Liberty began three years ago as a group of female "joyful warriors" confronting masks, books, and curriculum. The national summit near Orlando emphasized family (parental rights), faith, and youth, showcasing young podcasters, influencers, and Turning Point USA students while noting membership diversity that includes grandparents, men, and kids. Longtime activists were directed to convert grievances into legal challenges rather than primarily pursuing school-board seats. Leaders acknowledged members faced social and professional backlash but urged persistence, framing the effort as necessary to defend truth and Western civilization.
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