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. You can also support us on PayPal at. February 14, 2022 8:00 am. This is about stupidity not transphobia. Some furries even wear animal costumes or tails in public, I believe I'm a WOLF and I dress up using furry ears and a tail to howl in the woods, Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO). Restaurant inspection update: Sewage, rodent carcasses, mold, Restaurant update: Bad sushi, unlicensed eateries and, Restaurant inspection update: Moldy school cafeteria cheese,. Canva/KM. Image Credit: capitol.tn.gov The Tennessee Conservative [By Jason Vaughn] - A hearing of a Tennessee Legislature Committee has surpassed thousands of views online, where two state lawmakers report that their constituents say that there are children in Tennessee identifying as "furries" being allowed to use the restroom in litter boxes at school. 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. "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. Supposedly, a female student was identifying as a cat. Third, they need to take their de-worming pills and dont forget their flea and ticket collars. Lawmakers are debating all kinds of extreme legislation, like Sen. Jake Chapmans school porn bill that threatens teachers with prison. 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! Midland Public Schools Superintendent Michael E. Sharrow took to Facebook on Thursday to deny the claims, insisting no litter box accommodations had been made for any students who identify as a "furry.". The district denied the allegation, but then just a couple of days later we were told about students identifying as cats in another district. There is no truth whatsoever to this false statement/accusation! I went to r/furry to ask for advice and their opinion on how to handle this situation but got permanently banned. 13, 2022 7:00 am, Updated: May. A Michigan superintendent said a rumor that a school district has litter boxes on school grounds for students who identify as furries to use the bathroom is false. 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 . If they are not claimed within 72 hours, they need to be euthanized. 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. So many hats! [] More people are discussing students identifying as cats in schools []. "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.". They're not super realistic outfits, so they mostly look like the kind of suit a mascot would wear. Bostelman made the comments during a debate over a bill, introduced by Gretna Sen. Jen Day, that would require schools to have "points of contact" for students with behavioral health issues, There have never been litter boxes within MPS schools. Debunking myths about kids identifying as animals, and litter boxes in schools. Elections: What EVSC school board candidates say about diversity, inclusion and masks. Published: Feb. 11, 2022 at 1:39 PM PST. "Not making them participate. They are acting just as described in this article. I want to weigh in here, because I am a Furry. If a student who identifies as a coyote tries to kill and eat a student who identifies as a cat, is the teacher allowed to interfere? 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For other inquiries, Contact Us. You have entered an incorrect email address! We will need to lock them up and feed them the same food other cats and dogs are fed. School litter box fever will not die in Iowa. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); ***The Iowa Standard is an independent media voice. Go to the bathroom in a toilet and flush. 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 thing is, these things are happening in Iowa on a regular basis and nobody knows about it, because the media doesnt cover these things.. As a result, school boards and social media have spawned the subject into a hot button conversation and widespread rumors. No. bizarre concession at a Dec. 20 board meeting. This story has been shared 147,519 times. Though furries are not new, the issue of students identifying as these animals at school has attracted mainstream attention. Eastern Iowa Woman Cashes in $250,000 Lottery Prize, Former Hawkeye Standout Keegan Murray Has A Shot At NBA Record, Extremely Common Animal Found In Iowa Is Illegal To Own As A Pet. It has done nothing but distract people from the important work that we need to accomplish on a daily basis.". Urinating and dedication in a litter box, for others to clean up is unsanitary and quite frankly disgusting. Supposedly this is real. Caption: Rumors are going around in . Some furries even wear animal costumes or tails in public. "When I was the middle school principal, our language arts teacher said we have to do this because there is so much media and news out there that doesn't tell the whole story or the truth. You can also support us on PayPal at. What a waste of tax dollars! 0:00. Iowans value integrity in their government. (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. In the video, she mentions a group called "furries" which according to Merriam Webster refers to. A Facebook post detailing the hilarious rumor is blowing up online. Some go to conventions dressed as their favorite superheroes. For heavens sake, dont allow this to go on! Linn-Mars entirely reasonable decision has become the latest target of the recklessly unreasonable and perpetually outraged. 0. "Some furries wear elaborate costumes or paraphernalia such as animal ears or tails, or represent themselves as anthropomorphic animals in online communities such as Second Life," the website. It probably wont pass, but it serves a larger purpose of making Iowa parents distrust and fear public schools at a time when Gov. We were told there are students allowed to wear cat ears and tails while other students cannot even wear a hat. Also, the litter boxes dont exist. 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. The Gazette is Iowas independent, employee-owned source for local, state, and national news coverage. These lawsuits should be plain and simple. Some furries even wear animal costumes or tails in public. Brilliant. Custodial staff CANNOT be required to clean up litter boxes. Debunking myths about kids identifying as animals, and litter boxes in schools Published: November 7, 2022 4.32pm EST Sharon E. Roberts , University of Waterloo One Iowa man has been going viral for his exceptional bar. The meeting called together opponents of the transgender policy to discuss their misguided opposition in a comfortable setting, without pesky media or parents, such as myself, who support the districts move. King also reported that state guidance on transgender student equity has disappeared from the Department of Education website. 0:45. May. An untrue rumor that litter boxes are being placed in schools for students who dress up in furry costumes and identify as cats has made its way to two North Carolina school districts despite . Litter in bathroomsspare me. 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. 13, 2022 7:00 am, Updated: May. I will make contact with the local Humane Society so we can get a vehicle out there to get these unlicensed, unvaccined animals into the local pound. Sharon E. Roberts, Associate professor, Social Development Studies, University of Waterloo . No board members responded to the claim on the day of the meeting, but Sharrow's statement on Thursday dismissed the claim entirely. Jul 18, 2022. Nati Harnik AP. In a text message Sunday, Kraayenbrink told the Messenger he found out about the litter boxes during a confidential conversation and he does not feel comfortable identifying the district. The personalized animal identity of a furry is known as their fursona, the portmanteau of furry and persona. In Wisconsin, several school districts debunked the claim, the APreported. 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. Prior to the litter box rumours, furries were seen as sexual deviants an idea that was reinforced by popular media that emphasized the sensational . And the school was allowing kitty litter to be placed in the classroom or bathroom or both. Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. And lots of people of all ages actually do engage in fantasy role-playing as entertainment. Urinating and defication in a litter box, for others to clean up is unsanitary and quite frankly disgusting. All these harmful, spiteful tactics targeting Iowans and their rights for a political payday carry an unmistakable stench. 1. 'A rising usage of furry refers to people who have a keen interest in or even dress up as, anthropomorphic animal characters, like those often seen in comics, games, and cartoons. In NY state, a baby can be aborted at birth, but it is illegal, no joke, to declaw a cat. published on Jan. 23, a Michigan school superintendent dispelled the rumor after a comment resurfaced from a school board member that the school district made accommodation for furries by installing litter boxes in its restrooms. (Photo by pixelfit/Getty Images). Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. "It is unconscionable that this afternoon I . Schools are not putting litter boxes in bathrooms to accommodate children, as months of unfounded rumors have claimed. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. Fact check: No, schools aren't providing litter boxes for students who identify as furries. And because of people like theMichigan woman who went viral, schoolsnow have to address these rumors via email. There have never been litter boxes within MPS schools.. Answering the Left: But do you know any gay people? I live about two blocks from the school board administrator in my county, whom through his wife told us that a young lady in our district is indeed putting up a squabble about being denied accommodation as a cat. Whats next? Free and independent journalism is what keeps our public servants accountable and responsive to the people. We, Yahoo, are part of the Yahoo family of brands. Same thing, wear ears, wear hooded onesies with ears and tails, purr, etc. A couple of weeks ago we received an email. Even putting litter boxes in the bathrooms in some schools? This story has been shared 125,674 times. I think we need some intervention on these kids and parents. Dare I say that it is absolutely bonkers! I'm a real-life furry and my lifestyle is no dirty 'cat litter box' joke. Symptoms include a fever, which is worsened by spending lots of time in conservative culture war fever swamps. Parents have claimed that at least one litter box was installed in a unisex bathroom for children who identify themselves as 'furries' Credit: Getty. 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. . I first did not believe it when my granddaughter told me about this. And today, I am equally stunned and a little bit upset -- well, not a little bit -- I'm furious," she said, according to a video of the meeting posted to YouTube. I heard from the same reliable sources that theres this one high school where a couple of girls identify as horses. 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. Initially, we laughed too. Dr. Michael Brown ( www.askdrbrown.org) is the host of the nationally syndicated Line of Fire radio program. Theyre identifying as animals. Are you hearing similar nonsense? Kersten asked. Only rumor. Parent heroes will TAKE BACK our schools," Maddock wrote. A young child wears cat ears while doing school work at home. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. O'Furr, who has traced the origins of the litter box urban legend, dates the hoax to at least 2008. But just like with book bans, furry fearmongering is translating into state law: The Cedar Rapids Gazette reported this week that the Iowa Senate has passed new laws enshrining further parental . Well, litter boxes, apparently. As for the rest of us, expect headaches, confusion and exhaustion. April 11, 2022 Updated: April 11, 2022 8:55 a.m. Mint Images/Getty Images . They're furious. Ill have my tuna on rye, not mixed with kibble, thanks. The litter box canard also serves another political purpose: Trying to scare parents. 1, 2023 6:00 am1d ago, Karen Carlton Letters to the Editor Feb. 27, 2023 6:00 am5d ago, Todd Dorman Staff Columnists Feb. 26, 2023 6:00 am5d ago, Staff Columnists Feb. 26, 2023 6:00 am4d ago, Staff Columnists Feb. 26, 2023 6:00 am5d ago, David V. Wendell Guest Columnists Feb. 27, 2023 6:00 am5d ago, Guest Columnists Feb. 27, 2023 6:00 am5d ago, Guest Columnists Feb. 26, 2023 6:00 am5d ago, Bloomberg Federal Government 32m ago32m ago. 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. Fursonas can exist as costumes, online avatars, or even full lifestyles. FUR-REAL: Iowa students, parents report kids wearing collars, barking, hissing as furries, Des Moines teacher talks about how she works around law banning CRT in class, LETTER: Axne ignoring what is happening to America, HOUSE HEARINGS: Book bill has early Wednesday subcommittee, LIVE: Iowa Senate subcommittee on the bathroom bill, In addition to sexual depictions, Gender Queer plugs adult-only website, School Cafeteria Tables Are Being Lowered for "Furries" Texas Monthly - News Point Club, Pixel Scroll 1/27/22 All Ringworlds Great And Small | File 770, Pixel Scroll 1/27/22 All Ringworlds Great And Small - Newzlab. A young child wears cat ears while doing school work at home. If you have people who act like and believe they ARE animals, that is NOT a Furry. Sick. To put the rumors to rest, Lewton encouraged parents and community members to be mindful of the information they are hearing and spreading to others. All rights reserved. Public school districts have already proven they lack transparency and are willing to tolerate any abhorrent behavior. Carroll CSD Superintendent Casey Berlau sent an email to the entire district on February 7th. That's when a local news story about a Pittsburgh furry convention led to unfounded . (Nick Rohlman/The Gazette), Columnist/editorial writer for The Gazette. The Meade School District will not be putting litter boxes in district schools, the superintendent said. Youre literally following a rumor mill. (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 . Furries are people who identify with or . Stop pretending that everything you hear is an attack of some sort. 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