The two books, "Gender Queer: A Memoir" by Maia Kobabe and "Lawn Boy" by Jonathan Evison, have recently been the source of heated debates in schools, as parents have complained they contain “porn and pedophilia”, while activists claim that the books may increase understanding of gender and LGBT issues.
In a statement published on Tuesday, Fairfax County Public Schools (FCPS) said it had assessed two novels that had been challenged by parents as being pornographic and pedophilic and had chosen to reinstate them in the district’s libraries.
Public school students as young as 12 years old in Fairfax County, Virginia, will be asked some very personal questions — about their sex life, dating life, home life, and more — on a voluntary survey sponsored by the county's government and school district, WJLA-TV reported.
The campaign of Democrat candidate for Virginia governor Terry McAuliffe abruptly canceled an election eve rally in Virginia Beach set for 12:45 p.m. Monday, offering no reason as to why.
This portends poorly for the future of election integrity. It also proves a significant bellwether for our country heading into the 2022 midterm elections.
Northern Virginia parents plan to protest in front of the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. Sunday, according to a flyer posted online.
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