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Supreme Court Backs Parents' Opt-Out Rights for LGBTQ+ Books

Supreme Court Backs Parents' Opt-Out Rights for LGBTQ+ Books

Above: A person stands outside the U.S. Supreme Court on June 27, 2025. Image copyright: Alex Wroblewski/AFP via Getty Images

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SCOTUS has opened the floodgates for educational chaos by allowing parents to claim religious objections to virtually any curriculum content. This decision undermines the multicultural foundation of public education and gives a vocal minority veto power over democratically chosen school policies — which are typically left to school boards or individual schools — that serve all students.


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