Earlier this month, children at public schools across the country walked out of class in political protest. Teachers, backed by powerful unions, were allowed to encourage our children to stand for radical progressive ideology. This is not the first time in history we have seen political actors weaponize children. Parents, it’s time to start asking: why are our schools being turned into political indoctrination mills and who is behind it?

On May 1 of this year, progressives staged a May Day Strong National Day of Protest. There were signs like “People Over Billionaires,” because in our “Eat the Rich” political environment, successful business owners are no longer people, according to the Left. There were calls to disband Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) because removing violent criminals who entered our country illegally is wrongly seen as the height of injustice. There were vague calls for “affordability,” which in Socialist speak is shorthand for redistribution and using other people’s money.

America is facing a growing Socialist contagion. Progressives have the right to publicly advocate for their ideas.  They also have to be prepared to debate other points of view. However, where I, and countless other Mama Bears, draw the line is when these political extremists weaponize our kids.

One of the groups funding and organizing May Day protests? The National Education Association (NEA),........

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