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A conservative Christian mother of five who narrowly lost a contentious school board election in Virginia that involved transgender issues nonetheless decided she would apply to be a substitute teacher. After the school district ran a background check, approved her, and assigned her to a class, the school board denied her employment, and she suspects it did so for ideological and religious reasons. “I was absolutely shocked when the school board violated its own policy by taking action in closed session to strike my name from the personnel list before coming out in open session to vote,” Lindsay Rich, the former candidate, told The Daily Signal on Monday. Rich, 40, has three daughters currently in southwestern Virginia’s Montgomery County Public Schools in the area around Blacksburg, the city where Virginia Polytechnic and State University (commonly known as Virginia Tech) is located. Last November, she lost the Montgomery County School Board race to represent District E by a narrow margin. Derek Rountree, her former opponent, now sits on the school board. “I believe the school board members removed me [as a substitute teacher] for the same reason many attacked me during my campaign,” Rich said. During Rich’s campaign, a Virginia Tech official responsible for DEI—diversity, equity, and inclusion—attacked her and a fellow school board candidate for supporting “Model Policies on Ensuring Privacy, Dignity, and Respect for All Students” championed by Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin, a Republican. These policies require parental involvement in any school encouragement of a child’s transgender identity and designate bathrooms, locker rooms, and sports teams by biological sex rather than claimed gender identity. Montgomery County’s school board previously adopted pro-transgender standards developed under Youngkin’s Democratic predecessor, Gov. Ralph Northam. “I support Governor Youngkin’s commonsense policies that base bathrooms, locker rooms, and sports on biological sex—not gender identity—which is also tied to my religious beliefs that God created male and female,” Rich told The Daily Signal. “I have sat at the last two [school board] meetings until close to midnight waiting on an explanation and will continue to do so until I get answers,” Rich added in a text. “I won’t be pushed out of my children’s schools; they say there is room for ALL in MCPS, which includes conservative Christians like me.” Lindsay Rich’s Approval Rich said she took a training course Sept. 11 and received an assignment to teach Sept. 19. She forwarded emails to The Daily Signal showing that Montgomery County Public Schools had given her access to the online portal and had put her on the schedule to teach. Email showing Lindsay Rich’s substitute teaching assignment. On Sept. 11, after Rich had taken the substitute teacher training, Dawn LaPuasa, MCPS supervisor of personnel, sent an email to Superintendent Bernard Bragen with a list of substitute teachers for the school board to approve. The list, intended for a Sept. 17 board meeting, gave Rich and the other substitutes an “effective date” that coincided with their training. List of substitute teachers sent to Montgomery County School Superintendent Bernard Bragen. Yet on Sept. 17, the school board approved a list of substitute teachers that did not include Rich’s name. 09.17.2024. Personnel Report – Total – 5 pagesDownload Rich and her supporters say that the school board altered the list during a closed session to discuss personnel, part of the board meeting that is not public. Daniel Rich, the would-be substitute teacher’s husband, filed a request for information under Virginia’s Freedom of Information Act and obtained an email that shows Bragen, the superintendent of schools, tool a personal interest in Rich’s employment. On Sunday, Sept. 15, two days before the meeting, Bragen reached out to Amanda Weidner, director of human resources at MCPS. “Is the Lindsay Rich on the personnel agenda for a substitute the same person who ran for the school board?” Bragen asked. Weidner confirmed that it was indeed her. “Let’s review it tomorrow,” Bragen responded. “That is presenting a problem that we may need the attorney to discuss.” Emails between Amanda Weidner and Superintendent Bernard Bragen. The school board members didn’t respond to The Daily Signal’s request for comment by publication time. MCPS declined to comment on the situation, saying that it is a personnel matter. The Public Speaks Out Rich’s family and many others attended the school board’s Oct. 1 meeting to voice their support for the former candidate and their opposition to the board’s move. Susanna Rich, a sixth grader at Blacksburg Middle School, accused the school board of violating the First Amendment. “You guys went against the freedom of religion by saying that because of my mom’s political and Christian beliefs, you will not approve her to be a sub,” Susanna said. “My mom would never try to push her religion on others.” “At school, there is a policy against bullying,” she added. “Well, you’re bullying my mom.” Rich and her supporters repeatedly mentioned the shortage of teachers across Virginia, and the fact that the MCPS website appears to show many open teaching positions. According to the Virginia Legislature’s Joint Legislative Audit and Review Commission, school districts reported having 4,104 vacant teaching positions at the beginning of the 2023-2024 school year. MCPS’ website lists 33 open teaching positions on its job application portal. “If we have a shortage of substitute teachers, I would like the county to put out a statement and say which qualifications Miss Rich did not meet,” resident Zachary Kemp said at the Oct. 1 school board meeting. Carola Haas, a professor at Virginia Tech’s Department of Fish & Wildlife Conservation, accused Rich of propping up a “stunt.” “Several friends of a political candidate claim to have personal knowledge of events at a closed meeting, and spread the rumor that they and their friend are being persecuted for their religious beliefs,” Haas said. “Because a certain party is trying to defund public education and send our tax dollars to private interests, they seem to need to dramatize stories of their personal employment issues in order to motivate their base to the polls.” Others vouched for Rich, calling her desire to teach in the schools genuine. “I have known Lindsay for about 16 years. She not only meets your current certification requirements, but is an excellent mother of five children; along with her many volunteer efforts to engage as a parent in MCPS, she would be an excellent substitute teacher choice,” resident Kimberly Williamson said. “I think the way this board handled Lindsay’s application was quite cowardly.” The post TRANSGENDER CANCEL CULTURE? Christian Mom Says She Was Blocked From Substitute Teaching Because of Her Faith appeared first on The Daily Signal.

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A Turkish Airlines flight made an emergency landing early Wednesday after one of the pilots died mid-flight. The flight, traveling from Seattle to Istanbul, diverted to New York’s JFK International Airport. “The Captain Pilot of our Airbus 350 type aircraft with the tail registration TC-LGR, operating the flight number TK204 from Seattle to Istanbul, İlçehin PEHLİVAN, fainted during the flight. When the first medical intervention to our captain on the plane was ineffective, the cockpit crew consisting of 1 captain and 1 co-pilot decided to make an emergency landing, but our captain lost his life before landing,” airline spokesman Yahya Ustun said (translated). “Having worked at Turkish Airlines since 2007, İlçehin PEHLİVAN was 59 years old. A periodic health examination was carried out on 08.03.2024 at the Aviation Medical Center authorized by the General Directorate of Civil Aviation, and no health problem was detected that would prevent him from working. Our plane has decided to land in New York, and our passengers’ return home is planned via New York station,” he added. TK204 sefer sayılı Seatle- İstanbul seferini icra eden TC-LGR kuyruk tescilli Airbus 350 tipi uçağımızın Kaptan Pilot’u İlçehin PEHLİVAN, sefer esnasında baygınlık geçirmiştir. Kaptanımıza uçakta yapılan ilk doktor müdahalesi sonuçsuz kalınca 1 kaptan ve 1 yardımcı pilottan… — Yahya ÜSTÜN (@yhyustun) October 9, 2024 From the New York Post: The crew decided to divert to JFK airport, where the plane landed safely shortly before 6 a.m. Pehlivan had worked for Turkish Airlines since 2007 and had just passed a medical examination in March that showed no health problems, Ustun said. Turkish Airlines flight makes an emergency landing at New York’s JFK after the captain dies onboard, airline officials have said. The 59-year-old pilot was identified as Ilcehin Pehlivan. The Airbus A350-900 was heading from Seattle to Istanbul when it made the diversion.… pic.twitter.com/2TNsgm30Wo — Breaking Aviation News & Videos (@aviationbrk) October 9, 2024 Turkish Airlines flight makes emergency landing at JFK after captain dies onboard https://t.co/74AEgg16ng pic.twitter.com/a2pjtEwkxl — New York Post (@nypost) October 9, 2024 Per Daily Mail: The spokesperson added in his statement: ‘As the Turkish Airlines family, we wish God’s mercy upon our captain and patience to his grieving family, all his colleagues and loved ones.’ Flight trackers show the jet flying north over Canada on Tuesday evening before it was abruptly diverted. It is seen turning around over Baffin Island before heading south to JFK International airport. The plane is said to have landed safely in New York, with passengers continuing their journey to Turkey via JFK.

I’ll keep this one short. Just some proof you can share with those that doubt the rumors that Haitians are cutting up animals for food. Someone just got one on video. And it’s pretty gross. So, if you’re a pet lover, you might want to brace yourself. Also, share this with any one that doesn’t believe this is happening. Donald Trump speaking on eating cats and dogs pic.twitter.com/5shUwuFPcs — non aesthetic things (@PicturesFoIder) September 11, 2024 Headlines before: AP News claimed: President Donald Trump on Tuesday amplified false rumors that Haitian immigrants in Ohio were abducting and eating pets, repeating during a televised debate the type of inflammatory and anti-immigrant rhetoric he has promoted throughout his campaigns. There is no evidence that Haitian immigrants in an Ohio community are doing that, officials say. But during the debate with Vice President Kamala Harris, Trump specifically mentioned Springfield, Ohio, the town at the center of the claims, saying that immigrants were taking over the city. “They’re eating the dogs. They’re eating the cats. They’re eating the pets of the people that live there,” he said. Harris called Trump “extreme” and laughed after his comment. Debate moderators pointed out that city officials have said the claims are not true. Okay, well what do they have to say now about this? WATCH: Haitian Migrant Reportedly Caught on Video Chopping Up Animal In Springfield, OHhttps://t.co/XSbZmLpu8H — Jack Poso (@JackPosobiec) October 8, 2024 And here’s the VIDEO of it: SPRINGFIELD, OHIO: ? ??????? ?? ?????? ?? ????? ???????? ?? ?????? ????? ???? ? ??????? ?? ??????. This video was taken by a resident of the Red Couch Apartments. pic.twitter.com/SFp4iSd9d0 — Tayler Hansen (@TaylerUSA) October 8, 2024 And you know I’m not going to end this article without playing the best song of 2024: “They’re eating the dogs, they’re eating the cats. Eat the cat. Eat, eat the cat” "They're eating the dogs, they're eating the cats. Eat the cat. Eat, eat the cat" What a time to be alive... I remember growing up and being bored out of my mind when Tom Brokaw would come on the news and tell us boring things happening in Congress or in politics or world events and he'd read it in that monotone TV anchor voice. I remember thinking politics and the news was like watching paint dry. Now? Now it's Must See TV and I'm here for it! In 2024, we have Haitians practicing voodoo and eating dogs, cats, ducks, geese and other pets, and YES that is actually happening: ANOTHER ABC NEWS FACT-CHECK: Yes, The Haitians ARE Eating Dogs, Cats, Ducks and Geese! But the best part is the memes and parody videos that keep circulating and I can't get it out of my head! ?They're eating the dogs, they're eating the cats. Eat the cat. Eat, eat the cat? I can't believe we get to be alive during this time.... This is gold ? ?They're eating the dogs, they're eating the cats. Eat the cat. Eat, eat the cat? ?The Marine Rapper pic.twitter.com/omjyz2bA0O — Wojciech Pawelczyk (@WojPawelczyk) September 19, 2024 Top comments: WATCH: They're eating the dogs, they're eating the cats. Eat the cat. Eat, eat the cat pic.twitter.com/pLtol5sUcT — DailyNoah.com (@DailyNoahNews) September 20, 2024 RELATED: Now They're Calling It The "Lesbian Anthem"....and I Can't Stop Watching! Oh boy.... WARNING before we even get into this story: it's very funny and actually kind of catchy, but this story has some, shall we say, "adult themes" in it and I don't want to read your angry emails.  So if you think you'll be offended by something "Rated R" then you should tune out now.  Go read a different story, it's ok, lot's of really good ones to choose from on our homepage here:  https://wltreport.com Ok, for everyone else, let's dig in. Donald Trump is now responsible, in a way, for creating the so-called "Lesbian Anthem". Yes, really. And that's not good for those hard-core conservatives who already think he's too "soft" on LBGT. Writing and singing the "Lesbian Anthem" is not going to help his cause. But first I have to explain how we even got here, because it's pretty incredible HOW we got here, and HOW FAST we got here. So two weeks ago, things were fine in Ohio, life as usual. I mean, look....it's no Iowa but it was fine for Ohio, normal life. Then the Biden/Harris Regime airlifted 20,000 Haitians to Springfield, Ohio.  TWENTY.  THOUSAND. And yes, that is actually, objectively true, here's the Fox News article from just three days ago confirming: Then those said Haitians began doing what Haitians do, which is, well....eating dogs, cats, ducks, geese and in one case a pig. Killing, skinning and eating them. Often out in the street. Often family pets. Sick stuff. Then that news started going viral. Then President Trump brought it up in the debate. Then ABC News tried to "Fact-Check" him and claim it wasn't true. The only problem with that is WE "Fact-Checked" ABC News and proved it's 100% true many times over: ANOTHER ABC NEWS FACT-CHECK: Yes, The Haitians ARE Eating Dogs, Cats, Ducks and Geese! So you'd think that would be the end of it, right? It would have been, except for TikTok. Someone turned "They're Eating the Cats" into a song featuring Trump's voice from the debate and Trump dancing: THEY MADE A SONG!!!??? pic.twitter.com/r76tVP7jIJ — il Donaldo Trumpo (@PapiTrumpo) September 12, 2024 And....it's actually kinda catchy! I've had it playing on repeat. It's absolutely gone viral with one person suggesting if we ever wanted to move on from Lee Greenwood's "God Bless The USA" this song could be a good replacement: If not Lee Greenwoods God Bless the USA this should be Trumps victory song when he wins the election! — ProudPatriotUS (@PrPatriotUS) September 12, 2024 And then it went viral on TikTok as a dance competition. Everyone doing their dance moves to this song... THOUSANDS of them! NEW: The Haitian pet story is spreading throughout TikTok as creators are dancing to the new 'They're Eating the Cats Remix.' The creators are dancing to a remix that was made from Trump's comments during the debate. Some users say the song is the new "Lesbian Anthem" due to… pic.twitter.com/QHyxa3mA4X — Collin Rugg (@CollinRugg) September 12, 2024 So how do we get to the "Lesbian Anthem"? Well, that's where it gets a little "R Rated".... Collin Rugg reports the name comes from the "Eating cat" lyric of the song (use your imagination): NEW: The Haitian pet story is spreading throughout TikTok as creators are dancing to the new 'They're Eating the Cats Remix.' The creators are dancing to a remix that was made from Trump's comments during the debate. Some users say the song is the new "Lesbian Anthem" due to the "eating cat" comment. The story of Haitians allegedly eating pets in Springfield, Ohio has widely been shared throughout X but it's now making its way to platforms like TikTok. When you overlay the song over President Trump's famous dance moves, it does seem to fit quite nicely: The left created this song to troll Trump and accidentally created a MAGA club anthem. Hilarious. pic.twitter.com/dI8RYW08wb — Bad Hombre (@joma_gc) September 12, 2024 Has a new #1 hit been made?

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