Far-right groups have taken over school boards. Here's how to take them back
Here's how you can fight back against the far-right groups that have infiltrated school boards.
August 19, 2025
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California Investigates School Board Members Who Called Harvey Milk a 'Pedophile'
The California Department of Education is investigating a school district after its board members rejected a social studies textbook — while calling revered LGBTQ+ activist Harvey Milk a "pedophile."
June 13, 2023
Utah governor condemns, censures transphobic school board member
The embattled member wrongly suggested a high school “tomboy” was trans, which led to a number of hate-filled posts directed at the student.
February 19, 2024
Gay Florida School Board Member Targeted with Homophobic Slurs
Edwards left a Sarasota County School Board meeting during public comment when a woman suggested he posed a danger to students.
March 25, 2023
Florida LGBTQ+ Activists Celebrate Unseating of School Board Member
Sally Hunt beat controversial conservative candidate Jill Woolbright in the race for a seat on the Flagler School Board.
August 24, 2022
Austin Voters Upset Over Choice of Gay School Board Member
The Reverend Jayme Mathias has defeated incumbent Sam Guzman to become the first gay member of the Austin school board, representing district two.
November 13, 2012
Parents call out school board member for anti-LGBTQ+ posts
Kentucky school board member Donald Yarber faced backlash for his anti-LGBTQ+ comments, causing him to flee a public meeting.
March 25, 2025
Anti-LGBTQ+ Protesters March on Florida School Board Member's Home
A group with signs bearing hateful messages showed up at the home of Brevard Public Schools board member Jennifer Jenkins, a supporter of her district's inclusive policies.
April 9, 2021
Gay, Trans Identities Don't Exist, Says Colo. School Board Member
While defending her claim that transgender students shouldn't be allowed to use the bathroom "until there's castration," Katherine Svenson said she doesn't believe transgender or gay people really exist at all.
December 8, 2013
Teen targeted by homophobic school board member now running for his job
Upstate New York student Elizabeth Lewis was singled out by her school board's vice president during discussion of a GSA.
March 12, 2025
North Carolina School Board Member Censured for Anti-LGBTQ+ Facebook Post
He defended himself saying it’s his First Amendment right to “wake up against woke.”
July 18, 2023
Newly Elected School Board Member Wants All LGBTQ+ Symbols Removed
To justify removing the symbols, he cited far-right talking points and other false conspiracy theories about the sexualization of children.
October 21, 2022
This Gay Muslim School Board Member Knows How Much Education Matters
N.J. Akbar, newly elected to Akron, Ohio's school board, reflects on childhood struggles with learning and the diversity he brings to his work.
November 25, 2019
N.C. School Board Member: Pepper Spray Trans Students
Chuck Hughes remarked that if HB 2 is struck down, pepper spray would be a “pretty valuable tool to have on the female students if they go to the bathroom.”
May 11, 2016
School Board Member Tongue-Tied Over Transphobic Tweets
A Toronto School Board member was struck dumb when a local reporter asked him about his tweets claiming he 'reserved the right' to believe that trans people don't exist and may or may not be mentally ill.
September 10, 2014
Colo. School Board Member: No Trans Bathroom Access 'Until the Plumbing's Changed'
Katherine Svenson, a member of the Delta County School Board in Colorado, publicly stated her lack of support for transgender student rights, which sparked controversy within the Colorado community.
November 22, 2013
Meet Bobbie Simpson: California’s first out trans school board member
Simpson won her election on November 5 with more than 56 percent of the vote, beating out incumbent Elias Haynes, who had served on the board with his wife, Lindsi, who were both subject to recall votes.
December 20, 2024
Meet the gay man who will be Tennessee's first out LGBTQ+ school board member
Zach Young is running unopposed for his seat in Metro Nashville's third district, solidifying his spot in history.
May 14, 2024
Utah student athlete threatened after school board member implies she's trans
The student's parents are calling on Natalie Cline to resign from the Utah State Board of Education.
February 8, 2024