How Jessica Tapia's Firing Sparked a Nationwide Movement
Jun 12, 2024•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Episode description
In this episode, Riley speaks with Jessica Tapia, a Southern California teacher fired for refusing to use preferred pronouns and conceal students' gender identities from parents. Jessica shares her journey, including her Christian conservative views leading to her dismissal and subsequent $360,000 settlement with the Jurupa Unified School District. Attorney Bethany Onishenko discusses the legal battle and the launch of the "Teachers Don't Lie" campaign, aimed at defending teachers' constitutional rights.
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