Controversial School Board President Sparks Backlash Over Banned Book and Pedophile Comments.
TL;DR
The Temecula School Board President, Dr. Joseph Komrosky, has been criticized by Governor Gavin Newsom for blocking a history book that mentions Harvey Milk, a slain gay rights advocate. Komrosky called Milk a pedophile, which Newsom called "offensive." The book was optional for teachers to use and had already been piloted by over 45 teachers. The governor and Attorney General Rob Bonta released a statement urging the board to provide information on its decision-making process, and Newsom warned that there will be consequences for denying students the freedom to learn.
- Gov. Newsom blasts Temecula school board president over banned book KTLA Los Angeles
- School board president faces backlash for calling Harvey Milk a ‘pedophile’ The Guardian US
- Temecula's controversial book ban sparks protests KCAL News
- Temecula teachers protest textbook decision after board president calls Harvey Milk a pedophile FOX 11 Los Angeles
- Southern California school board faces state scrutiny for blocking gay rights figure from curriculum POLITICO
Want the full story? Read the original reporting
Read on KTLA Los Angeles