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Why Are Moms Like Me Being Called Domestic Terrorists?
A Virginia school board meeting in Ashburn, Virginia, June 22, 2021. (Evelyn Hockstein/Reuters)
Showing up to dress down school boards over their dereliction of duty isn't a crime. It's good parenting and good citizenship.
By Maud Maron
10.11.21 — Education
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I am a mother of four, a criminal defense attorney and a lifelong liberal who is deeply concerned about the direction of New York City’s public schools. I’ve been outspoken about my views, along with an untold number of frustrated parents. For that, the FBI is considering using the PATRIOT Act against me. 

Let me explain: late last month, the National Sc…

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Maud Maron
Maud Maron is a co-founder of PLACE NYC, which advocates for improving the academic rigor of New York City public schools. She also lives, writes, and shouts into the void in New York City. Find her at @MaudMaron on X.
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