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. And we should reject the request of a transgender student to use the restroom that matches their gender identity, in the same way that we should reject a student request to use a litter box., Furries dont identify as cats or other animals, Crow said. The rumor is that our schools have litter boxes in the restrooms to accommodate individuals who are self-identifying as animals. Well, kind of. A young child wears cat ears while doing school work at home. You can change your choices at any time by visiting your privacy controls. 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! Please see our republishing guidelines for use of photos and graphics. This woman claims that a group of kids who identify as "furries" and specifically identified as cats was given litter boxes in the unisex bathroom at this school. Click Manage settings for more information and to manage your choices. 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 . We did not find any credible news reports that support the claim. Waukee taxpayers voice displeasure at heated meeting. Secondly, the parents need to be cited for having an unlicensed animal and have not had their rabies shots! 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. 0:45. Its been circulating since last year and wont die. This is saying that kids who; Identify as cats, meow in class, and demand litter-boxes in the bathrooms, arent normal. ", The post was later edited to add, "I have no litter box proof. Well, for starters, none of this is true!! This isnt a real thing. 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. She goes on to say that it is a NATIONAL problem going on in schools. A Michigan superintendent had to refute a wild rumor that a litter box was provided in a school bathroom for students who identify as cats last week after a video of a parent raising the claim at a school board meeting spread on social media. I wish I were making this up. 679215 Registered office: 1 London Bridge Street, London, SE1 9GF. For other inquiries, Contact Us. Fursonas can exist as costumes, online avatars, or even full lifestyles. Its not make-believe or fantasy. In 2018 a blog for school counselors published a post entitled . My son's school (large suburban Chicago) has "furries". There are an estimated 250,000 people in the US who identify as furries, a subculture whose members enjoy dressing up as cartoonish animals, sometimes as a sexual fetish but more often as a fun escape. We rely on the financial support of our readers to exist. Our stories may be republished online or in print under Creative Commons license CC BY-NC-ND 4.0. 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. Kraayenbrink said a school district in his Senate district put litter boxes in bathrooms to accommodate furries. He also pointed to an unidentified school district where he said girls are wearing one-piece bathing suits to shower because boys are infiltrating their showers. Waukee taxpayers voice displeasure at heated meeting. Add newsletters@thegazette.comto your contacts. You read that right. Frankly, with all the unbelievably dopey Tik-Tok challenges out there, its not out of the realm of possibility that some kid, somewhere, has decided to try to emulate a cat to that extreme. Public school districts have already proven they lack transparency and are willing to tolerate any abhorrent behavior. Members of the "furries" fantasy subculture tell The Post they're not wild about this week . I do. For heavens sake, dont allow this to go on! I heard from the same reliable sources that theres this one high school where a couple of girls identify as horses. And have policies ensuring no one mocks them? First, contact the humane society for not having a valid animal license and not wearing a tag. Iowas Most Boring Town Is A Hilarious Coincidence, Heres What 1 Year Of Working On K92.3 and Moving To Iowa Looks Like [PHOTOS], 5 Tips That May Help With Spring Allergies In Your Iowa Home, Chicago Man Convicted In Cruel Shooting of Iowa Deputy, Waterloos Lost Island Parks Announce Opening Dates. February 14, 2022 8:00 am. Put them on a leash to go to the bathroom outside. Doubling down on his denial, Sharrow urged any parents to send him a message in the future if they ever have questions about any "wild accusations that don't sound like something" the district would do. The anatomy of a rumor: Furries and litter boxes at Dickinson Public Schools Furries, people dressing up and acting like anthropomorphic animal characters with human personalities and . Litter boxes will not be put in schools on P.E.I. And I guess I've never seen anybody dressed up.". We've received your submission. The spokesperson wrote to parents that students were wearing items not school-appropriate. These items include collars and leather straps with spikes. Yeah, unfortunately. Period. 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 . Like us on Facebook atwww.facebook.com/TheSunUSand follow us from our main Twitter account at@TheSunUS, News Group Newspapers Limited in England No. Or bestiality. "Yesterday I heard something, and I was stunned. 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.". The litter box canard also serves another political purpose: Trying to scare parents. Answering the Left: But do you know any gay people? These kids are already an astronomical risk for adverse mental health outcomes and suicidal ideation, Crow said. 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. It has done nothing but distract people from the important work that we need to accomplish on a daily basis.". "I'm all for creativity and imagination but when someone lives in a fantasy world and expects other people to go along I have a problem with that.". And the school was allowing kitty litter to be placed in the classroom or bathroom or both. 0:00. A Michigan school district has debunked a wild claim that the school provided litter boxes for students who identified as "furries." . Instead of seeking more understanding about their lives and approaching these issues with empathy and an open mind, the leaders of their state are spitting venom, stoking divisions and embracing nonsense. Also, the litter boxes dont exist. 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. [] reports have popped up elsewhere. In short: This behavior is not related to Furries so please stop lumping a harmless hobby in with an actual mental illness. As part of this fact checking article, we reached out to Dickinson Public Schools to shed light on a growing rumor alleging that some unique furry protocols are coming to a school near you. 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.. I very specifically said I am here speaking on my own behalf, Rollinger said. In Michigan, a school superintendent alsosent an email to parents to say the claim was false, after a parent stated it publicly at a school board meeting that garnered more than 80,000 views on YouTube. If these student animals are so messed in the head, lets treat them like a cat or dog! "I will do some more investigation," she added. Ill have my tuna on rye, not mixed with kibble, thanks. Bostelman is the latest Republican state leader to repeat discredited rumors of students identifying as "furries" and demanding cat litter at school. Rebecca Kleeman, a spokeswoman for Millard Public Schools, said she is unaware of any incidents involving furries or requests for litter boxes. All these harmful, spiteful tactics targeting Iowans and their rights for a political payday carry an unmistakable stench. There is no truth whatsoever to this false statement/accusation! Sharon E. Roberts, Associate professor, Social Development Studies, University of Waterloo . And oh, by the way, transgender identities are just as silly as this. Some develop elaborate video-game personas. Clearly it was fake. Rep. Joaquin Castro diagnosed with cancer, undergoes surgery, Texas House Speaker appoints committee for gun legislation, Santa Fe families still denied video, records from 2018 shooting, Hill Country Republican seeks to ban voting on college campuses, Three misleading statements in Gov. I agree, this starts at home with good healthy parenting. This is simply and emphatically not true, Burlau wrote. Find out more about how we use your information in our privacy policy and cookie policy. (319) 398-8262; todd.dorman@thegazette.com, Opinion content represents the viewpoint of the author or The Gazette editorial board. 13, 2022 4:31 pm. 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. , the term furry is defined as a "diverse community of fans, writers, gamers and role players," who come up with an anthropomorphized animal character that they identify with and can function as an avatar within the community. I want to weigh in here, because I am a Furry. 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, But as far as as I know, I haven't (heard anything). The Sun website is regulated by the Independent Press Standards Organisation (IPSO), Our journalists strive for accuracy but on occasion we make mistakes. Urinating and defication in a litter box, for others to clean up is unsanitary and quite frankly disgusting. 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. Parent heroes will TAKE BACK our schools," Maddock wrote. 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 . There is nothing safe and healthy about this. Youre missing the point. ", The post was flagged as part of Facebooks efforts to combat false news and misinformation on its News Feed. Many of the challenged books have LGBTQ themes. Leave them alone. Kathie Obradovich Iowa Capital Dispatch. Theres also a loss of appetite, for facts. Rumors have now begun circulating in Dickinson and other Western Edge communities that have sparked more than one phone call to The Dickinson Press with questions on whether the school district has, or will be, installing litter boxes in its restrooms. "Parent heroes will TAKE BACK our . You know, this is being conflated specifically to invalidate trans identities which are real and which have been studied extensively, they said. The Gazette is Iowas independent, employee-owned source for local, state, and national news coverage. This service is provided on News Group Newspapers' Limited's Standard Terms and Conditions in accordance with our Privacy & Cookie Policy. Furries are people who identify with or . Those people call themselves Therians or Otherkin and are NOT a part of the Furry fandom. A "furry" is someone who role-plays or identifies as an animal, or an animal character with human-like characteristics. "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. Thats why Iowa Capital Dispatch, a nonprofit, independent source for quality journalism, is working every day to keep you informed about what government officials are doing with your money, your freedom and your safety. 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. Then, people from another district said students are allowed to identify as dogs and wear dog collars. '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. 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. Whats next? His latest book is The Grace Controversy. Carroll CSD Superintendent Casey Berlau sent an email to the entire district on February 7th. "Not making them participate. Copyright 2022 KCCI via CNN Newsource. They are . And others, who call themselves furries, create animal alter egos and interact with others who do the same. I think we need some intervention on these kids and parents. Of course, the media is keeping littergate secret. Debunking myths about kids identifying as animals, and litter boxes in schools. This isnt about mocking transgender people. Texas district debunks GOP hopefuls claim, Fact check: No, a Michigan public school did not provide litter boxes for students identifying as cats. And that is what is missing if you know what I mean. In 2021 and 2022, various American conservative and far-right politicians and . Sign up for my, according to Gazette education reporter Grace King, submitting a letter to the editor or guest column. Claims of litter boxes in school bathrooms have cropped up on social media both locally and around the country. Sure enough, the Messenger was on the scene at Eggs and Issues to report on the senators thoughts. The same story has been debunked elsewhere in Iowa and in Nebraska, Wisconsin and Michigan. For further details of our complaints policy and to make a complaint please click this link: thesun.co.uk/editorial-complaints/, The bizarre rumor pertains to a school in Michigan's Midland Public Schools District, Parents have claimed that at least one litter box was installed in a unisex bathroom for children who identify themselves as 'furries', Superintendent Michael E. Sharrow outright dismissed the rumors, A parent referenced the bizarre claim in a Dec. 20 meeting, A furry is someone who role-plays or identifies as an animal, or an animal character with human-like characteristics. "It is a source of disappointment that I felt the necessity to communicate this message to you., During the Dec. 20 meeting, a parent of a student in the district said she had been left "disturbed" after hearing a litter box had been installed in at least one unisex restroom in one of the district's schools for those who "identified as cats.". Theyre also allowed to bark. He didnt inform his colleagues or the district about the meeting. He doesn't have to travel that far if he's in the mood for a nightcap; he just has to go through one single door. Though furries are not new, the issue of students identifying as these animals at school has attracted mainstream attention. The litter box rumors spread the notion that if schools will let transgender girls compete on sports teams and use the girls restroom, next theyll be forced to accommodate every other so-called identity, even if it means pet bowls on the cafeteria floors and taking kids out for recess on leashes. Email us atexclusive@the-sun.comor call212 416 4552. And despite the best efforts of the reality-based community to find a cure, the condition continues to spread. 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! 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. Midland Public Schools Superintendent Michael What a waste of tax dollars! They should be tossed into the litter box of history. "And so I heard yesterday that at least one of our schools in our town has in one of those unisex bathrooms a litter box for the kids that identify as cats and I'm really disturbed by that.". You have entered an incorrect email address! King also reported that state guidance on transgender student equity has disappeared from the Department of Education website. This outrageous notion of schools trying to "accommodate" students who are said to identify as animals, is a far stretch. A Nebraska state lawmakerpublicly repeatedthe claim then apologized when he learned it wasnt true. Michigan Republican Party co-chair Meshawn Maddock. This week, on the same day Iowa Capital Dispatch published the Carroll litter box story, lawmakers were debating bills to ban transgender girls participation on womens sports teams and throw educators in jail for making obscene literature available to students. Free and independent journalism is what keeps our public servants accountable and responsive to the people. Crow laughed. You can also support us on PayPal at. And the school was allowing kitty litter to be placed in the classroom or bathroom or both. "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. litter boxes in schools for furries maine. 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. We ask that you edit only for style or to shorten, provide proper attribution and link to our web site. "So, now in schools, if a kid wants to identify as a furry, the school goes along with it?," read an April 4 Facebookpost. 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 . The school district has denied the claim. Jul 18, 2022. Monique Curet , PolitiFact. 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