During his keynote address, Tim Walz condemned Republican book bans and highlighted the absurdity of equating children's literature about same-sex families with harmful agendas, emphasizing that children's safety should be the priority.
Walz sharply criticized the notion that school shootings are a 'fact of life' while declaring that the existence of gay people is indeed a reality, but violence in schools must not be normalized.
He reinforced the importance of creating a safe environment for children to express their identities, stating, 'We are going to make sure our children are seen, they bring their authentic selves, and we are going to make sure they're safe when they get there.'
Walz paid tribute to Judy and Dennis Shepard, emphasizing the ongoing fight against hate and the importance of representation and safety for LGBTQ+ youth in schools.
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