Rallies were held in 32 U.S. cities and about 40 cities in Canada to protest the sexualization of children, secret gender transitions of minors, and pornographic books at schools. These events were part of the Worldwide Stop the War on Children Rally organized by various groups, including Mom Army, Gays Against Groomers, Our Duty, Million March 4 Children, Veterans for Child Rescue, Blexit, Leave Our Kids Alone, and Moms for Liberty. The rallies aimed to unite parents and teachers across different political backgrounds in their efforts to protect children and their innocence.
The founder of Mom Army and Dad Army, Seak Smith, estimated that tens of thousands of people would participate in rallies worldwide. In Canada, the turnout was impressive, with large crowds gathering in Toronto, where protesters carried banners calling for the removal of Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau. However, information about planned rallies in Germany remained unclear due to possible censorship and police interference.
Ms. Smith highlighted the importance of speaking out against gender ideology and protecting children, despite the challenges and fear of backlash. The rallies served as a means to express the concerns and frustrations of parents who have witnessed the negative effects of gender ideology on their children. In California, rallies were held in various cities, where parents shared their personal experiences and emphasized the need for change in the education system.
One speaker, Suzanne Lockyer, described how her daughter was influenced by age-inappropriate sexual content she encountered online, leading to confusion about her gender identity. Lockyer emphasized the dangers of affirming chosen gender identities and the potential path towards puberty blockers. Another speaker, Jessica Tapia, shared her experience of being fired from her teaching job for expressing her Christian beliefs and refusing to lie to parents about students’ gender identities. Tapia filed a lawsuit against the school district and hopes her case will bring attention to the importance of including parents and respecting different viewpoints in the education system.
Overall, the rallies provided a platform for concerned parents and teachers to voice their grievances and advocate for the protection of children’s innocence. The events demonstrated the growing unity among individuals of diverse backgrounds, crossing partisan lines for a common cause.