Kathie Obradovich Iowa Capital Dispatch. Also, the litter boxes dont exist. Im all for creativity and imagination, but when someone lives in a fantasy world and expects other people to go along with it, I have a problem with that, added Hansen, who defined furry as someone who identifies as a cat or a dog, whatever.. Its like the slippery-slope arguments that we heard back when Iowa legalized same-sex marriage: If we allow this, next well have to condone marriages involving pedophilia. They were wrong then and theyre wrong now. Have yall heard about this? For heavens sake, dont allow this to go on! Seriously folks, this sad spectacle is demoralizing and exhausting. A LOT of kids in our local middle school are furries. It has done nothing but distract people from the important work that we need to accomplish on a daily basis.". Some furries even wear animal costumes or tails in public. "So, now in schools, if a kid wants to identify as a furry, the school goes along with it?," read an April 4 Facebookpost. "My response to that would be one of the things that teachers have found recently that they've really tried to improve upon is in our language arts classes, (and) other classes too, is making sure that students understand author's point of view, author's bias, credible sources," Lewton said. "There are no litter boxes in our schools. A SCHOOL in Michigan has bizarrely been accused by outraged parents of installing litter boxes in bathrooms for students who identify as cats and dogs. In 2018 a blog for school counselors published a post entitled . [] More people are discussing students identifying as cats in schools []. Public school districts have already proven they lack transparency and are willing to tolerate any abhorrent behavior. And the school was allowing kitty litter to be placed in the classroom or bathroom or both. The rumor has been spreading persistently, but was unfounded each time: An Iowa superintendentsent a letterto parents to dispel the myth. A furry. Texas district debunks GOP hopefuls claim, Fact check: No, a Michigan public school did not provide litter boxes for students identifying as cats. Sharrow said the rumor was recently brought up by a parent during a school board meeting on December 20 and has since been shared widely online. Michigan Republican Party co-chair Meshawn Maddock. If a bunch of teens are willing to eat poisonous laundry pods for a social media post, pooping in sand seems almost harmless by comparison. Locker rooms! We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. But the narrative that schools would indulge students in this fashion has a much darker underbelly. Its not make-believe or fantasy. Disgusting, but not life-threatening. Fourth, they need to be kicked out of school for pets are not allowed in school unless used to assist handicapped individuals as a service animal. "Our community needs to understand that the agenda that is being pushed through our schools, in my opinion, is somewhat nefarious when it comes to some of the activities.". This has led to students resenting the furries and furry community. Once you see through this political cat-and-mouse game, the litter box story just seems doggone sad. If your child thinks they are a cat or a dog then you failed as a parent. Elections: What EVSC school board candidates say about diversity, inclusion and masks. Kraayenbrink and other conservatives are working overtime to prove allowing transgender kids to live authentically in a safe school environment puts us on a path toward societal collapse. The district denied the allegation, but then just a couple of days later we were told about students identifying as cats in another district. View our online Press Pack. 0:00. . Canva/KM. Comments above just about cover it. They should be tossed into the litter box of history. Copyright 2022 KCCI via CNN Newsource. Please consider a one-time sign of support or becoming a monthly supporter at $5, $10/month - whatever you think we're worth! Jackie Jahfetson, The Dickinson Press, N.D. You have entered an incorrect email address! A recent story out of small-town Iowa was getting lots of twitters and titters: The Carroll school superintendent sent out an email to parents to knock down a false rumor that there were litter boxes in school bathrooms to accommodate students who identify as cats. O'Furr, who has traced the origins of the litter box urban legend, dates the hoax to at least 2008. Remember how rightward marching culture crusaders said same-sex marriage would destroy society and bring on scary stuff such as rampant polygamy? This is saying that kids who; Identify as cats, meow in class, and demand litter-boxes in the bathrooms, arent normal. Iowa Capital Dispatch is part of States Newsroom, a network of news bureaus supported by grants and a coalition of donors as a 501c(3) public charity. I am currently in school to be a teacher and asked my professors their opinions on the topic and many of . Its a slippery slope covered with culture war slime. Jul 18, 2022. Tim Kraayenbrink, a Republican Iowa state senator, said at a forum in May that local schools had been required to put cat litter boxes in the bathroom for furries to use, as he discussed schools . document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); ***The Iowa Standard is an independent media voice. In the Dec. 21, 2021, YouTube video, which now has more than 91,000 views, a woman said during the Midland Public Schools board meeting that she was told there was a litter box in the bathroom of . The school district has denied the claim. Meanwhile on TikTok, one video claiming "kids are now requesting litter boxes at school" collected 3 million views on the platform. Some go to conventions dressed as their favorite superheroes. There are an estimated 250,000 people in the US who . Other, similar claims also have circulated in Wisconsin where a school districtdeniedthat it allows students who identify as furries to lick their paws in gym class and bark in hallways and in Texas, where a candidate for state officefalsely claimedthat cafeteria tables are being lowered to allow furries to eat without using utensils. Im just sayin. Bathrooms! Answering the Left: But do you know any gay people? Dont think its not happening in your area because it probably is. Me and my two brain cells figured that out, scoffed one critic. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. bizarre concession at a Dec. 20 board meeting. This story has been shared 125,674 times. "This is simply and emphatically not true," and goes on to say " It is very unfortunate that this rumor has been spread over the last several weeks. If youve ever used the phrase Fake News now YOU can actually DO something about it! Youre missing the point. Nati Harnik AP. Well, its instructive to note that before Kraayenbrink went on his flight of feline fancy, he was talking about the Linn-Mar School Boards recent decision to pull together its existing policies for supporting transgender students into a cohesive plan that follows state and federal law. Theres also a loss of appetite, for facts. And that is what is missing if you know what I mean. (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette), Columnist/editorial writer for The Gazette. All rights reserved. Theyre identifying as animals. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. Sure enough, the Messenger was on the scene at Eggs and Issues to report on the senators thoughts. There is no truth whatsoever to this false statement/accusation! Go to the bathroom in a toilet and flush. It all started with one Michigan school board meeting where a parent went on a strange rant after she "discovered" that her school is putting litter boxes in bathrooms. I first did not believe it when my granddaughter told me about this. A SCHOOL in Michigan has bizarrely been accused by outraged parents of installing litter boxes in bathrooms for students who identify as cats and dogs. I heard from the same reliable sources that theres this one high school where a couple of girls identify as horses. So many hats! Rebecca Kleeman, a spokeswoman for Millard Public Schools, said she is unaware of any incidents involving furries or requests for litter boxes. (Photo by pixelfit/Getty Images) A recent story out of small-town Iowa was getting lots of twitters and titters: The Carroll school superintendent sent out an email to parents to knock down a false rumor that there were litter boxes in school bathrooms to . What is happening to civilization? Go figure: The social media criticisms flew fast and furry-ous. "I will do some more investigation," she added. ", The post was flagged as part of Facebooks efforts to combat false news and misinformation on its News Feed. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. You can also support us on PayPal at. Lewton noted that each school within the Dickinson Public Schools district has its own handbook that lays out dress code. Nearly 13 years after the 2009 Supreme Court marriage ruling, I have yet to see any weddings between a groom and a cockapoo. These kids are not a threat. Midland Public Schools Superintendent Michael Linn-Mars entirely reasonable decision has become the latest target of the recklessly unreasonable and perpetually outraged. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. Ill have my tuna on rye, not mixed with kibble, thanks. A furry is someone who role-plays or identifies as an animal, or an animal character with human-like characteristics. This is about stupidity not transphobia. Maybe he was wearing the Joe and the Hoe Gotta Go hat he sported in a photo circulated on social media during last years school board campaign. Those that have sex in the suits is what they're infamous for, but that's only a small percent of furries. There never will be," said EVSC Superintendent David Smith, after Monday's board meeting. By the way, this is one of the 32 Republican senators guiding public policy in Iowa, not your nutty cousin on Facebook. She continued: "It was addressed by a child a couple of months ago that they are put in an environment where that are kids that identify as a furry cat or a dog or whatever. You can also support us on PayPal at. She also claimed that the nefarious practice was part of a nationwide agenda being pushed within the education system. Something is very wrong at home and in school if this is excepted in our schools. A senator repeated a long-disproven hoax about children who identify as cats using litter boxes and shitting on the floor in schools on Monday, in the latest absurdity to come out of . Dr. Michael Brown ( www.askdrbrown.org) is the host of the nationally syndicated Line of Fire radio program. A "furry" is someone who role-plays or identifies as an animal, or an animal character with human-like characteristics. Thanks for contacting us. For other inquiries, Contact Us. A recent story out of small-town Iowa was getting lots of twitters and titters: The Carroll school superintendent . She previously covered the Iowa Statehouse for 10 years for newspapers in Davenport, Waterloo, Sioux City, Mason City and Muscatine. I asked Keenan Crow of One Iowa, a LGBTQ advocacy group, if they think its a coincidence that a story like this would pop up at a time when public schools are under attack and conservative lawmakers are working to put restrictions on transgender and LGBTQ students. Counter-protestors stand and hold signs at the intersection of 10th Street and 29th Avenue during a protest against the Linn-Mar school boards passage of policies to protect transgender students from discrimination near Linn-Mar High School in Marion, Iowa on Friday, May 6, 2022. The boss added, Let me be clear in this communication. To see all content on The Sun, please use the Site Map. De-clawing and neutering, ha! What a waste of tax dollars! The thing is, these things are happening in Iowa on a regular basis and nobody knows about it, because the media doesnt cover these things.. The Carroll Community School District Superintendent, Casey Burlau, sent a letter to concerned citizens in the hopes of "dispelling a damaging rumor" that there are children identifying as animals (some call them "furries") and the district has tried to accommodate them with litter boxes. Interestingly, the school wrote it doesnt want to discourage or thwart the creativity or individualism of students, but it wants to promote a safe and healthy culture for all kids to feel comfortable. Well, kind of. Not in the Fort Dodge district, but in my Senate district, theyre requiring these schools to put kitty litter boxes in the bathroom, Kraayenbrink said, according to the Messengers Kelby Wingert. Fifth, they need to be spayed or neutered cause these are the types of people that should not be allowed to breed! A Facebook post says schools are putting litter boxes in bathrooms to accommodate kids who identify as furries. The only animals allowed in public schools are for the blind or those with a medical condition requiring a dog. Symptoms include a fever, which is worsened by spending lots of time in conservative culture war fever swamps. Sign up for my, according to Gazette education reporter Grace King, submitting a letter to the editor or guest column. Imagine being such a tone deaf journalist that you miss the whole point that this is about transphobia and mocking trans people., WTF cares. Superintendent denies rumors of litter boxes in restrooms for students who identify as cats, Carroll School District Superintendent Casey Burlau denied the litter box rumors in a letter to students and parents. A number of politicians, including U.S. Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) and Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Georgia), have propagated similar claims as well. Her statement went viral on social media and thrust this rumor into the national spotlight. Using catlike political reflexes, Kraayenbrink tried to scratch some litter to cover up the mess he made. I never thought I would have to type the following words: schools are not putting litter boxes in their bathrooms. School districts in Iowa, Michigan and Nebraska have debunked claims that they are providing litter boxes in bathrooms. These lawsuits should be plain and simple. His houseguests are transported to a classic speakeasy with the push of a secret door in his home. There have never been litter boxes within MPS schools. Lawmakers are debating all kinds of extreme legislation, like Sen. Jake Chapmans school porn bill that threatens teachers with prison. The specific claim that schools are providing litter boxes for students who identify as cats or furries seemed to first emerge in 2021, targeting the Prince Edward Island's Public Schools Branch . During his transphobic chat with conservative politician Tulsi Gabbard, right-leaning podcaster Joe Rogan repeated a far-right lie about student "furries" using litter boxes in public schools. No. Lisa Hansen speaks to the Midland Public Schools Board of Education at its Dec. 20, 2021, meeting. Published: Feb. 11, 2022 at 1:39 PM PST. Jim Baize, who is Ruth Baize's husband, compared furries to gender identity in comments of his own on Monday. Caption: Rumors are going around in . The personalized animal identity of a furry is known as their fursona, the portmanteau of furry and persona. This is definitely going on in schools. It probably wont pass, but it serves a larger purpose of making Iowa parents distrust and fear public schools at a time when Gov. There have never been litter boxes within MPS schools.. Fact check: No, schools aren't providing litter boxes for students who identify as furries. We did not find any credible news reports that support the claim. It looks like it isnt just happening in Iowa, thankfullyI guess? We did not find any credible news reports that support the claim. Some people laughed at how absurd it is that school kids are supposedly . Please consider a one-time sign of support or becoming a monthly supporter at $5, $10/month - whatever you think we're worth! A Nebraska state lawmaker apologized on Monday after he publicly cited a persistent but debunked rumor alleging that schools are placing litter boxes in school bathrooms to accommodate children . Some develop elaborate video-game personas. They wear animal accessories (ears, tails, etc) and they paw at other kids backpacks and shoes, etc. It doesnt affect me and either way, there are myriad remedy to stop it. As for the rest of us, expect headaches, confusion and exhaustion. Others were enjoying poking fun at the gullibility of those who were outraged in their misguided belief that children were using litter boxes instead of toilets in school. Advertisment: In late 2021 and early 2022, a rumor spread far and wide that conflated distinct groups of people: furries (or the furry fandom) and the transgender/gender diverse community. Todd Dorman. A Facebook post detailing the hilarious rumor is blowing up online. "Let me be clear in this communication. A level of psychiatry needs to be initiated before creating accommodations for students who identify as cats. Are you hearing similar nonsense? Kersten asked. (Photo by pixelfit/Getty Images). Claims of litter boxes in school bathrooms have cropped up on social media both locally and around the country. And so, we've been working on that to make sure that our kids are good citizens and that they can identify author's bias or credible sources. A strange rumor has been circulating on social media for the past month or so that has to do with schools and litter boxes. But the clearest evidence youve been stricken is believing that public school districts in Iowa have placed litter boxes in school bathrooms to accommodate kids identifying as animals. Restaurant inspection update: Sewage, rodent carcasses, mold, Restaurant update: Bad sushi, unlicensed eateries and, Restaurant inspection update: Moldy school cafeteria cheese,. Parents and school folk need to put their paws (feet) down and get real. "Kids who identify as 'furries' get a litter box in the school bathroom. Carroll School District Superintendent Casey Burlau said it got so bad that he had to send a letter to students and parents on Monday. This isnt a real thing. "The Sun", "Sun", "Sun Online" are registered trademarks or trade names of News Group Newspapers Limited. Go to the bathroom in a toilet and flush. And I guess I've never seen anybody dressed up.". it is, i go to high school with plenty of these people and want to drop out because the things i have to see. Furries like to create a character that is basically what would I be if I was an animal cartoon character but we dont believe we ARE animals, its just like cosplaying any other character in media except its one you create yourself. These furries, as were told they are called, are also allowed to hiss and meow at other students. Its been circulating since last year and wont die. First, contact the humane society for not having a valid animal license and not wearing a tag. So the litter box stories are part of an effort to smear transgender kids and justify restricting their rights. Des Moines Register, "Carroll Community School District superintendent: No litter boxes in schools," Feb. 10, 2022 Facebook post , April 4, 2022 Fort Worth Star-Telegram, " Furries eating out of . A Nebraska state lawmakerpublicly repeatedthe claim then apologized when he learned it wasnt true. April 11, 2022 Updated: April 11, 2022 8:55 a.m. Mint Images/Getty Images . In the video, she mentions a group called "furries" which according to Merriam Webster refers to. A Nebraska state senator has walked back comments he made during a televised debate in which he referenced false rumors about schools providing litter boxes for children who . That's when a local news story about a Pittsburgh furry convention led to unfounded . Initially, we laughed too. Kim Reynolds and U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson. Wow! God, not everything that hurts peoples feelings is wrong. All these harmful, spiteful tactics targeting Iowans and their rights for a political payday carry an unmistakable stench. Meanwhile, back in Marion, at last weeks Linn-Mar School Board meeting, board member Matt Rollinger, who opposes the districts transgender policies, got an earful from fellow board members about his attendance at a closed-door meeting with Gov. These kids are already an astronomical risk for adverse mental health outcomes and suicidal ideation, Crow said. Read full article. STURGIS "It's a social-media myth," Meade School District Superintendent Wayne Wormstadt said of the rumor that people are requesting litter boxes be placed in local schools for students who The rumor is that our schools have litter boxes in the restrooms to accommodate individuals who are self-identifying as animals. In his statement, Sharrow said it was "unconscionable that this afternoon I am sending this communication. Furries are people who identify with or . Feb 14, 2022 Updated Mar 22, 2022. 1. A Michigan school district is denying that litter boxes were provided to students who identify as 'furries' after a woman made the claim in a school board meeting last month.. Video of the woman . 27 febrero, 2023 . A school board in North Carolina considered a proposal to ban furry costumes in schools after they say they received numerous complaints about students dressing up as animals and using litter . 13, 2022 4:31 pm. From the Morning Sun: Midland Public Schools Superintendent Michael E. Sharrow took to Facebook Thursday, addressing false rumors that litter box accommodations were being made for students who identify as "furries.". Clearly it was fake. They are . If these student animals are so messed in the head, lets treat them like a cat or dog! The right-wing is waging its newest culture war on the furry community by storming school board meetings and parroting absurd talking points about schools ma. Some furries even only answer questions with animal sounds. There is nothing safe and healthy about this. Or speak. Is your school pushing transgender and they dont wanna be, so theyd rather be a cat? "I was in almost every school yesterday and I think you know that I am in schools a lot. The Iowa Standard has heard from a handful of parents across the state concerned about students identifying as "furries" at various schools throughout the state. I received an email last Saturday morning from a guy I know in Fort Dodge dating back to my time at the Fort Dodge Messenger. I just cant believe this is real, sputtered one incredulous commenter, while another wrote, Whats going on in this town?. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. Crow laughed. at Iowa-Standard-2018 or through the mail at: PO Box 112 Sioux Center, IA 51250 A couple of weeks ago we received an email. Otherwise, if we don't stop this downward slide, we might soon be required to provide litter boxes for people who identify as cats. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. It isnt how I pictured civilisations collapse. We live in a conservative area of North Florida and A LOT of kids in our local middle school are furries. Fargo School Board member Jennifer Benson told The Forum that a student informed her some schools have litter boxes in restrooms for students who identify as furries. A school had to send an email putting this rumor to rest. School districts in Iowa, Michigan and Nebraska have debunked claims that they are providing litter boxes in bathrooms. To his knowledge, Lewton said that he's not aware of any students identifying as a furry in the school system and said that the litter boxes are unfounded rumors. [] reports have popped up elsewhere. Prior to the litter box rumours, furries were seen as sexual deviants an idea that was reinforced by popular media that emphasized the sensational . I want to weigh in here, because I am a Furry. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. Many of the challenged books have LGBTQ themes. Naturally, Wingert wanted to know which school district the senator was referring to. Dare I say that it is absolutely bonkers! According to the Carroll Times Herald, rumors that Carroll Community School District officials were putting litter boxes into their bathroom facilities have been going on for weeks! Those people call themselves Therians or Otherkin and are NOT a part of the Furry fandom. A Michigan school district has debunked a wild claim that the school provided litter boxes for students who identified as "furries." . (KCCI) - A school district in Iowa has been hit with rumors saying that students who identify as cats are allowed to use litter boxes in the school restrooms. They dont literally think that theyre cats or dogs, or whatever, and theyre not asking schools to put litter boxes in, or any of this nonsense.. Published Jan 24, 2022. 0:45. A couple of weeks ago we received an email. The litter box canard also serves another political purpose: Trying to scare parents. Kersten initiated an effort to send the senator bags of kitty litter. No. We've received your submission. 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