{"id":552,"date":"2025-05-02T18:30:30","date_gmt":"2025-05-02T22:30:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nmlce.com\/blog\/?p=552"},"modified":"2025-05-02T19:29:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-02T23:29:02","slug":"local-democrats-struggle-with-notion-of-being-a-minority","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nmlce.com\/blog\/2025\/05\/02\/local-democrats-struggle-with-notion-of-being-a-minority\/","title":{"rendered":"Local Democrats Struggle With Notion of Being a Minority"},"content":{"rendered":"\r\n

Local Democrats Struggle with Reality<\/h3>\r\n

Why are local Democrats and liberals so upset with a simple notion of ensuring biological females and biological males remain separate where they might be seen in various states of undress? It boggles the mind that any parent, educator, or logical and sane adult would oppose something so basic and fundamentally sensible – especially where minors & minor teenagers are involved.\u00a0 I mean, really\u2026 how many fathers or mothers want their minor daughters taking a shower around biological male teenagers?<\/p>\r\n

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Why are leftists so fixated on sexuality and gender in our education system and not <\/i><\/b>education?\u00a0 Shouldn\u2019t they be more upset about the reading and math scores of local students over which locker room children take their clothes off in?\u00a0 Where are the priorities of these people?<\/p>\r\n

In case you didn’t know, the years of leftist policy has not yielded stellar results.\u00a0 Alpena HS in 2022 was Ranked 245 in Michigan and 7151 in the US. (source)<\/a> \u2022\u00a0(archive)<\/a><\/p>\r\n

Michigan was ranked 41 of 50 states. (source<\/a>) \u2022 (archive<\/a>)

Grim.<\/p>\r\n

The worst of the worst.\u00a0 Now Democrats want to finish what they started?<\/p>\r\n

Priorities, people.\u00a0 Please. Leftist policy has BROKEN<\/strong> our schools.\u00a0 Let\u2019s start with some basic and simple common sense.\u00a0 Proper<\/em> and appropriate <\/em>biological gender in locker rooms and restrooms is<\/em><\/strong> basic common sense.\u00a0 It is not<\/em><\/strong> a political agenda.\u00a0 Obviously…<\/p>\r\n

Leftists are reeling at the result of their own actions.<\/h3>\r\n

It seems that after years of dominating public school policy by hiding behind non-partisan nature of BOE elections, local Alpena County Democrats are grappling with several realities:\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

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  1. Conservative voters are the majority here and across the nation (and are also waking up to their schemes).<\/li>\r\n
  2. Conservative voters and board members desire education to be simply about education.<\/li>\r\n
  3. Conservatives wish to properly protect the privacy rights of children & teens – most notably – the rights of young women. Given their “minor” status, kids and teens need someone to stand up for them.\u00a0 If left unchecked, the demagogic leftist trans political ideology would ruin women\u2019s rights in its attempts to dangerously and detrimentally normalize the mental illness of gender dysphoria; instead of properly treating it.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n
  4. Finally, they are grappling with their lack of understanding regarding The Supremacy Clause<\/a>.\u00a0<\/li>\r\n<\/ol>\r\n

    Being a minority means that the majority rules.\u00a0 This is basic Democracy.<\/h3>\r\n

    The latest election is a stark slap in the face to the left and their beliefs that they are the majority.\u00a0 To know that their radical debauched policies lost them both the electoral college and the popular vote must be a hard pill to swallow.\u00a0 It is no wonder our local Democrats are so rabidly attacking good, sensible, and logical people who have the courage to stand up to their insane political and sexually focused ideology.\u00a0 Moreover, it is becoming blatantly clear why Michigan\u2019s Democrat dominated schools rank in the bottom percentiles in the US (despite education taking up nearly 50% of our bloated budget). (source<\/a>) \u2022 (archive<\/a>)

    Some basic numbers: 63.61% of Alpena residents voted for the Republican Presidential candidate in 2024.\u00a0 Only 34.02% chose to vote Democrat.\u00a0 That is a 2\/3rds majority for the conservative leaning GOP voters.\u00a0 This makes Democrat ideology the stark and notable minority in the county.\u00a0 Add in the fact that throughout the entire County government, there is but one Democrat elected. Why on the earth do they believe that their voice is that of the majority somehow? Under what fantastical notion do they believe they speak for the \u201cwill of the county\u201d? Moreover, why are school officials pandering to the minority? It is time for the will of the people to be represented! (    data source<\/a>) \u2022 (archive<\/a>)\u00a0 (Alpena elected county commissioners source<\/a>) \u2022 (archive<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n

    Here is what we\u2019re up against\u2026<\/h3>\r\n
    \"Alpena
    Democrats clearly espouse dangerous policy in their desire to publicly advocate that all genders use any public bathroom or locker room facility – a clear violation of privacy rights of students. They evidently want the board to solely represent their minority voice, and not the 2\/3 majority of common sense conservatives who elected this new conservative majority BOE.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

    Their desperation is obvious and transparent.<\/h3>\r\n

    Truth is, their attacks and tactics are nothing more than bullying and their recent behavior at board meetings are clearly intended to intimidate the conservative leaders into standing down and acquiescing to the will of the super-minority. Credit where its due, however\u2026 Democrats are MUCH better about attending these meetings than the \u201clive-and-let-live\u201d conservatives.<\/p>\r\n

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    An Alpena liberal supporter on Marie FIelder’s page encouraging the same old failed policy and legal means in attempts to gaslight public into believing that Democrats are majority.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

    The liberal dominance at APS meetings does need to change.\u00a0 The conservatives in Alpena County need<\/em> <\/strong>to start attending these meetings in greater numbers or your elected leaders are at risk of being overwhelmed by the noise and clamor of those who believe that conservatives should be in \u201cassisted living\u201d or \u201cmental health facility\u201d (this was on a Fielder for NE Michigan post regarding Anti-Furry legislation in Texas).\u00a0 Shows you what they think about conservatives who simply want education to be about education. How soon we forget, Hitler used similar rhetoric & propaganda<\/a>. (archive<\/a>)<\/p>\r\n

    \"And
    The “party of tolerance’s” rhetoric is beginning to look more and more like Nazi Germany.<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\r\n

    The big question: Are Alpena conservatives going to let the 33% out work and outwit them?\u00a0 Time will tell.\u00a0 Local liberals are tenacious and hard-working if nothing else\u2026\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

    In their attempt to confound truth, as usual, they are projecting their inability to discern truth from fiction along with their desire to advance their political ideologies.\u00a0 Conservatives simply wish to return to a basic sane principle concentrating on the education of students.\u00a0 While liberals want to allow boys wearing dresses to be able to choose to go into girl\u2019s locker rooms instead of that which is biologically proper.<\/p>\r\n

    School officials who are not standing up for equal application of meeting rules need to be held accountable.<\/h3>\r\n

    At the most recent meeting, those officials who allowed the gallery to denigrate to a wild & unruly state should be held responsible.\u00a0 When the tables were reversed, they absolutely applied the rules to conservatives who spoke out in truth.\u00a0 Now, when current board members are attempting to implement legally sound and responsible policy, they are allowing leftists in attendance to intimidate and personally call out members.\u00a0 This is unconscionable.<\/p>\r\n

    In defense of legally sound actions:<\/h3>\r\n

    To dismiss the notion that APS following federal guidance here is the legally sound path to follow – common sense and morality aside. This is a basic legal assessment provided by legal scholars concerning this instance and the Supremacy Clause.\u00a0 Federal Law, where a conflict exists, will supersede State Law.\u00a0 The uncomfortable truth for Alpena liberals is that Title IX does, in fact preempt Michigan\u2019s Elliot-Larsen Act.\u00a0<\/p>\r\n

    Here is the legal assessment:<\/p>\r\n

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    MWR 4\/28\/2025<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    Alpena\u2019s Proposed \u201cStudent Physical Privacy Policy\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    Question: Does Title IX preempt Michigan\u2019s Elliot-Larsen Act? Answer: Yes.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    Title IX:<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 prohibits discrimination based on sex in education programs and activities that receive federal financial assistance. Title IX states:<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education program or activity receiving Federal financial assistance\u2026. 20 USC 1681(a) (emphasis added).<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    Neither Title IX nor the applicable federal rules and regulations define \u201csex\u201d and do not explicitly include protection from discrimination based on gender identity or sexual orientation. The Title IX Regulations do not extend protections to transgender students in areas like athletics, restrooms, or other sex-segregated activities.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    Michigan\u2019s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act:<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    In 2023, Michigan\u2019s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act (\u201cELCRA\u201d) was amended to include protection for \u201cgender identity or expression\u201d and declares that:<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    [T]he full and equal utilization of public accommodations, public service, and educational facilities without discrimination because of . . . sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression . . . is recognized and declared to be a civil right. MCL 37.2012(1).<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    Under the ELCRA, Gender identity or expression means:<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    having or being perceived as having a gender- related self-identity or expression whether or not associated with an individual\u2019s assigned sex at birth. MCL 37.2013(f).<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    In contrast to the federal Title IX law, rules and regulations, Michigan state law does provide protection based on gender identity.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    Preemption of State Law:<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    Federal Regulations, at 34 CFR 106.6(b), state that schools must comply with Title IX\u2019s requirements even if these requirements conflict with state law, and schools cannot have policies or practices that discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    34 CFR 106.6(b) provides:<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    (b) Effect of State or local law or other requirements. The obligation to comply with Title IX and this part is not obviated or alleviated by any State or local law or other requirement that conflicts with Title IX or this part.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    Therefore, Title IX\u2019s prohibition of sex discrimination requirements preempts Michigan\u2019s Elliott-Larsen Civil Rights Act\u2019s protections for \u201cgender identity or expression\u201d in \u201ceducational facilities.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    Timeline of Implementation of Title IX Regulations Related to\u00a0<\/em>Sex Discrimination Based on Gender Identity<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    As of February 4, 2025, the Department of Education\u2019s Office for Civil Rights will enforce Title IX under the provisions of the Trump Administration\u2019s 2020 Title IX Final Rule (\u201c2020 Title IX Rule\u201d), rather than the Biden Administration\u2019s 2024 Title IX Final Rule (\u201c2024 Title IX Rule\u201d). The 2020 Rule, while generally prohibiting sex-based discrimination, does not explicitly include gender identity or sexual orientation within the definition of \u201csex\u201d for the purpose of discrimination.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    Below is a timeline of how the Department of Education reached its decision to enforce the 2020 Title IX Rule rather than the 2024 Title IX Rule\u2019s prohibition of sex discrimination based on gender identity.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    8\/1\/2024: The Biden Administration released the 2024 Title IX Rule, which defined sex discrimination to include discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity. 34 CFR 106.2(2024). The 2024 Final Rule was based, in part, on the US Supreme Court\u2019s decision in Bostock v. Clayton County, 590 US 644, 651-652 (2020), which held that discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity is prohibited sex discrimination. The 2024 Title IX Rule specifically provided that schools may not separate or treat any person differently based on sex in a manner that subjects them to \u201cmore than de minimis harm.\u201d 34 CFR 106.31(a)(2)(2024). Under the 2024 Title IX Rule, transgender bathroom bans were prohibited because such bans on the use of school facilities consistent with a student\u2019s or educator\u2019s gender identity cause more than de minimis harm.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    1\/9\/2025: On January 9, 2025, a Kentucky federal district court issued a decision, Tennessee v. Cardona, No. 24-0072-DCR, 2025 WL 63795, at *6 (E.D. Ky. Jan. 9, 2025), immediately vacating the 2024 Title IX Rule nationwide. No portion of the 2024 Title IX regulations are effective in any jurisdiction. An appeal was filed on March 12, 2025, see Tennessee v McMahon, No. 25-5205 (6th Cir. Mar 12, 2025).<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    1\/20\/2025: President Trump issued an Executive Order, \u201cDefending Women from Gender Ideology Extremism and Restoring Biological Truth to the Federal Government,\u201d (\u201cDefending Women Executive Order\u201d) announcing the Trump Administration\u2019s policy \u201cto recognize two sexes, male and female\u201d and that \u201c[t]hese sexes are not changeable and are grounded in fundamental and incontrovertible reality.\u201d The Defending Women Executive Order defines the\u00a0<\/em>term \u201csex\u201d as referring to someone\u2019s \u201cimmutable biological classification.\u201d It also directs the Attorney General to issue guidance to agencies to address the prior Administration\u2019s \u201cmisapplication of the Supreme Court\u2019s decision in Bostock . . . to sex-based distinctions in agency activities.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    1\/29\/2025: President Trump issued an Executive Order, \u201cEnding Radical Indoctrination in K-12 Schooling,\u201d (\u201cGender Identity Executive Order\u201d) announcing the Trump Administration\u2019s policy to withhold federal funding from schools that engage in illegal and discriminatory treatment and\u00a0<\/em>indoctrination in K-12 schools, including based on gender ideology and the \u201csocial transition\u201d of a minor student. \u201cSocial transition\u201d is defined as \u201cthe process of adopting a \u2018gender identity\u2019 or \u2018gender marker\u2019 that differs from a person’s sex,\u201d including \u201cuse of intimate facilities and accommodations such as bathrooms or locker rooms specifically designated for persons of the opposite sex\u2026.\u201d<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    2\/4\/2025: The Department of Education announced that the agency would enforce Title IX consistent with the Defending Women Executive Order, 1\/20\/2025, and the Tennessee v Cordona 1\/9\/2025 opinion. The Department of Education will enforce the Trump Administration\u2019s 2020 Title IX Rule, effectively removing the protections for transgender students that were part of the Biden Administration\u2019s 2024 Title IX Rule.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

    Following is a draft of the policy which the conservative majority APS BOE wishes to implement.\u00a0 It is similar to that which neighboring Fairview schools has implemented (which is why Fairview appears in the text). When reading, ask yourself this: \u201dWhy would any sane person oppose this?\u201d.\u00a0 Why are liberals throwing a temper tantrum like a spoiled child over something that is so fundamental and simply proper?<\/p>\r\n

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    5900 – STUDENT PHYSICAL PRIVACY POLICY<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n

    In recognition of students\u2019 right to physical privacy, the need to foster a mentally healthy safe environment for all students and maintain school discipline, Fairview Area Schools enacts the following policy regarding student use of restrooms, locker rooms, shower facilities, and other shared places typically excluded by biological sex.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    DEFINITIONS<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n

    “Biological sex” means the biological condition of being male or female as determined at birth based on physical differences, or, when necessary, at the chromosomal level.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    POLICY<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n

    Use of School Facilities<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    Student restrooms, locker rooms, and showers that are designated for one (1) biological sex shall only be used by members of that biological sex.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    In any other school facilities or settings where a student may be in a state of undress in the presence of other students (i.e., changing costumes during school theatrical productions, etc.), school personnel shall provide separate, private areas designated for use by students based on their biological sex.<\/em><\/p>\r\n

    Accommodation of Biological Sex Non-Conforming Students<\/strong><\/em><\/p>\r\n

    Parents asserting their child\u2019s gender differs from their biological sex shall be provided with the best available accommodation meeting their child\u2019s needs; however, that shall not include access to the school restroom, locker room, shower of their opposite biological sex, or shared rooms during field trips with the opposite sex. Such accommodations may include, but are not limited to: access to a uni-sex restroom; or controlled use of a faculty restroom, locker room, or shower.<\/em><\/p>\r\n<\/blockquote>\r\n

    (Editor’s note: Copy of above policy we received had various stages of edits within.\u00a0 This version has been amended pursuant to what appeared to be the most current & complete version and may not reflect any final version if\/when adopted by the APS BOE.<\/em>)<\/p>\r\n

    What or who is behind this liberal frenzy?<\/h3>\r\n

    If you didn’t attend, here is the official video of latest meeting<\/a>.\u00a0 Note that the gallery is pretty full.\u00a0 Most of them are liberal activists.\u00a0 Do local liberals really care that much? Or are they perhaps a part of the ActBlue fraud that is coming to light? If not, maybe they are funded by shadow organizations like those that Soros funds?\u00a0 Is there a silent hand behind the Democrat frenzy here in Alpena? Hard telling.\u00a0 But they are fighting hard, even if they aren\u2019t profiting from it.<\/p>\r\n

    To the nay-sayers who believe “that couldn’t happen here”, there are\u00a0many\u00a0<\/em><\/strong>documented examples nationwide of leftist organizational fraud and dark money funding of “activists”.\u00a0 It happens on both sides, but the globalists are spending much more<\/em><\/strong> money and effort on leftist causes to further their agenda.\u00a0 It is so egregious, even the “mainstream” media can’t ignore it…<\/p>\r\n