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A Maine father was shut down at a school board meeting for speaking out against boys competing in girls’ sports. Nick Blanchard wore his MAGA hat and a shirt targeting Maine’s Democratic governor as he addressed the Augusta Board of Education. He praised six members who voted to restore the original 2020 Title IX rules banning males from female teams but criticized the lone opposing member.
School board chair Martha Witham quickly cut him off, declaring “negative comments will not be allowed.” Blanchard tried to discuss his petition to remove a local principal who supports transgender athletes. Witham accused him of making “defamatory remarks” without explaining how. She ordered him to leave the podium mid-sentence, prompting Blanchard to shout “Communist China right here!” as he walked out.
The petition targets Kim Liscomb, president of the Maine Principals’ Association, which backs transgender sports participation. Over 1,000 signatures have been collected by parents accusing the policy of undermining fairness. The MPA defended Liscomb, calling her a faithful leader despite growing backlash.
Augusta’s superintendent dismissed the clash as “national partisan politics” infecting local schools. Conservatives argue this ignores parents’ rights to challenge policies affecting their children. The confrontation highlights tensions as Maine faces a federal deadline to ban male athletes from female teams or lose funding.
President Trump’s recent executive order defunds schools allowing males in women’s sports. Maine sued over suspended lunch program grants, claiming the White House is “illegally withholding” money. Critics say the state prioritizes radical gender ideology over students’ needs.
Parents like Blanchard feel silenced by officials who label their concerns “partisan.” School board rules claim to value parental input but in practice shut down dissent. This mirrors nationwide battles where conservative voices are censored in education debates.
The incident shows everyday Americans fighting to protect women’s opportunities and free speech. While activists push gender fluidity, grassroots efforts demand accountability. As federal-state clashes intensify, ordinary parents remain the last line of defense against ideologies eroding childhood innocence and fair play.
These clashes will likely grow as 2024 elections approach, with education and gender issues taking center stage. Conservatives argue only continued pressure and voting can restore common sense in schools hijacked by leftist agendas.
