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The 1 Million March 4 Children & Rupert Murdoch Steps Down | 9.22.23

Sep 22, 2023
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Protests in Canada against gender theory in schools, Rupert Murdoch steps down as chairman of Fox and News Corp, Philadelphia's change in stance on supervised drug consumption sites.
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  • The 1 million March for children in Canada highlighted the demand for parental rights and opposition to gender ideology in schools, emphasizing the argument that young children are not mentally ready for concepts of sexual orientation and gender identity.
  • Rupert Murdoch's resignation as chairman of Fox and News Corp marks the end of his influential career in the news industry, with his son Lachlan Murdoch taking over and ensuring a conservative tilt will be maintained in the network's programming as it adapts to the changing media landscape.

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Protests against gender theory in Canadian schools

Thousands of people took part in the 1 million March for children across Canada, demanding parental rights and an end to gender ideology in public schools. Organizers aimed to unite diverse backgrounds against the teaching of sexual orientation and gender identity ideology, arguing that young children are not mentally developed to comprehend such concepts. Counter-protesters advocated for LGBTQ+ inclusion in schools and accused the protesters of discrimination. The protests took place in 92 cities across Canada, with clashes between the opposing sides.

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