Controversy Surrounds Amanda Gorman's Inaugural Poem Ban.
TL;DR
The Florida mom who got a school to ban Amanda Gorman's inauguration poem has ties to far-right groups, including the Proud Boys and Moms for Liberty. Daily Salinas filed complaints against five books, including Gorman's The Hill We Climb, for things like "CRT and gender idiology [sic]," and "indoctrination." Salinas is an avid supporter of Ron DeSantis and attended events with far-right groups. She also shared a Facebook post with anti-Semitic tropes. Salinas' complaints against Gorman's book are part of a wave of attempted book bans across the country, spearheaded by conservative groups and hyper-zealous activists.
- Florida Mom Behind Amanda Gorman Book Ban Has Proud Boy Links The Daily Beast
- Amanda Gorman says her inaugural poem has been banned by school WGN News
- #AmandaGorman responds to ban of her inaugural poem MSNBC
- DeSantis’ book ban is here. Don’t say gay, don’t say ‘slave’ at this Miami-Dade school | Opinion Miami Herald
- Amanda Gorman poem among 4 titles restricted after a parent complains Tampa Bay Times
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