Christian Nationalists are encouraging parents to homeschool and avoid LGBTQ2S+-inclusive education
Emma Arkell
Emma Arkell (she/her) is a multimedia journalist whose work focuses on labour, social movements and cities. You can find her work in PressProgress, Briarpatch and others. She lives in Vancouver and speaks English.
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Experts say the tactic is more about intimidation than legal enforceability
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