Episode Details

In this inspiring episode Karen welcomes 16 year old Moxxie, a high school junior from California, who has become an advocate for LGBTQ+ rights and civil liberties in the face of restrictive policies imposed by the local school board. 

Moxxie is a high school junior dealing with the challenges of advanced classes, and he shares his journey into advocacy work. The conversation delves into the school board's controversial actions, which include banning non-state or non-U.S. flags, adopting policies that violate LGBTQ+ students' rights, and opposing critical race theory. They discuss the impact of these policies on LGBTQ+ students, including harassment and fear of being outed to their parents.

Moxxie talks about the lack of support from adults and the risks faced by teachers who support his cause. He also shares his strategy of using social media to gather support for his advocacy efforts, including setting up an Amazon Wishlist and GoFundMe.

Karen highlights Moxxie's positive and courageous personality as a driving force behind his advocacy. They discuss the impact of the school board's policies on the learning environment and the need for students to have supportive teachers.

Moxxie also touches on his artistic pursuits, aiming to build his portfolio for a future in animation. The episode emphasizes Moxxie's dedication to defending the rights and well-being of LGBTQ+ students and his determination to bring about positive change.

How to support Moxxie:
Moxxie's GoFundMe page
Moxxie's Amazon page
Moxxie's TikTok page

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