They might dress up as a storm trooper or superhero and attend a comic book convention to have fun with friends. In September 2022, during a rally for former president Donald Trump, congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene promoted the rumors while she was interviewed by RSBN. Thank you for signing in! The age-old slippery slope of progressivism acting like an animal? [56][57], In March 2022, a conservative commentator promoted claims that the Waunakee School District in Wisconsin had a "furry protocol" specifying the rules for furries, including being "allowed to dress in their choice of furry costumes" and "choose not to run in gym class but instead sit at the feet of their teacher and lick their paws". [28][29], According to Lynn McNeill, a folklorist at Utah State University, false rumors of furries using litter boxes date back to at least the early 2000s as satire, and became a recurring urban legend. In March, a seventh grader was suspended from a different Michigan school district for allegedly barking at a classmate, and the superintendent specified that there was a group of children who identify as furry kids. Around that time, a Wisconsin radio show host said a local school district was implementing protocols for students in animal costumes. Use the "Report" link on The man's famil, Portions of Burke and First streets remained closed most of the day Monday while police investigated an early-morning shooting outside Gatsby. [93] Rogan subsequently admitted to spreading misinformation. In 2002, a short MTV documentary aired that made furries seem like people merely interested in ribald group sex, and users on the influential Something Awful forums piggybacked off such perceptions to smear furries as pedophiles and zoophiles. Period. [33][34] High rates of suicide and suicidal ideation among transgender youth were also cause for concern. Reuters fact-checked the claim, stating there was no evidence for it; the school district also denied the claim. Sign up today! ", "Joe Rogan admits schools don't have litter boxes for kids who 'identify' as furries: Podcast host had amplified debunked claim about furries spread by Republican politicians", "Rep. 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And they are purring instead of answering questions and they miaow and the teachers are not allowed to question it because its considered a queer identity., Walsh responds: The teachers have to affirm them as a cat? You have permission to edit this article. [27] LGBTQA identity is substantially over-represented among furries compared to the general population. [39] In August 2021, a high school in Meade County, Kentucky said that a small number of students had violated their existing dress code. Youre not the only one.. Error! [15] Rumors spread to other Canadian provinces and schools. 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We'd love to hear eyewitness The district's superintendent denied this claim, stating "Staff members are not encouraging or accommodating anyone behaving or identifying as a cat or any other animal". After the rumors spread widely in schools and on social media, the Public Schools Branch denied claims of litter boxes, with the director of the school district saying "It seemed to me like it was a backlash against some of the progressive things that our schools are doing, and we would have many that would say this is rooted in hate". At least 20 conservative candidates and elected officials have claimed this year that K-12 schools are placing litter boxes on campus or making other accommodations for And such an identity would not be protected by law.. Our Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles. Were experiencing a generational shift in how young people think and talk about gender identity. Senator J.D. No, neither Lamoille Union High School nor any other school in Lamoille County is providing litter boxes in school bathrooms for the use of students who GOP Co-Chair Meshawn Maddock/Facebook. [20] During a tele-town hall with U.S. However, after years of research, information is now available to help correct the record. This whole furry thing has just got me. Fursuits are usually worn on special occasions a parade, meet-up or convention. [58][59] Joe Seiwert, a Kansas state representative, made a false claim during a public forum. We hope that you enjoy our free content. From abortion to book bans, critical race theory and transgender rights, much political rhetoric in the run-up to the mid-term elections in the United States has centered around culture war issues. Get an email notification whenever someone contributes to the discussion. Midland [102][103], Elizabeth Brown from Reason suggested the litter box rumors became popular due to "lin[ing] up perfectly with conservative fears about transgender and non-binary students". Among those who had promoted the hoax and prevailed in their races included the incumbents U.S. Its a fandom. [5] Jensen said: "But what about education? News, arts, events, community and more from the Vermont Community Newspaper Group. ", "Conservatives Are Obsessed With This Lie About Students Identifying as Furries", "Folklorist: Sky View High School litter box rumor follows pattern of 'urban legends', "Opinion | America Is Being Consumed by a Moral Panic Over Trans People", "Culture wars take center stage in Tudor Dixon's education proposals", "Trans athletes, book bans: How school elections became political battlefields", "Did Salem-Keizer allow a student who identifies as a cat to bring a litter box to school? Would you like to receive our Chittenden County news updates? "It seemed to me like it was a backlash against some of the progressive things that our schools are doing, and we would have many that would say this is rooted in hate and transphobia and homophobia and that message needs to be clear, it's not acceptable. Vance from Ohio and U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, while U.S. Representative Lauren Boebert of Colorado had a narrow lead in her race that had not been called several weeks after the November 8 election. [76] In Ohio, State Board of Education member Brendan Shea repeated the litter box rumor in debate about a resolution to restrict protections for LGBTQ+ students. In April, a Tennessee county school director had to tell parents that his area does not have litter boxes placed in our restrooms and he had not received any request to do so., And just within the past couple weeks, the infamous Libs of TikTok account posted a photo claiming that second graders in the Austin Independent School District were being assigned worksheets teaching them about furries. And I don't want to waste my time saying trans kids aren't animals. ", "GOP legislator backtracks on claims students meow, bark, use litter boxes", "Minnesota GOP nominee for governor claimed kids are using litter boxes in schools it's an internet hoax", "How an urban myth about litter boxes in schools became a GOP talking point", "Did a Michigan School District Install Litter Boxes in Bathrooms? Write: Ask SAM, 418 N. Marshall St., #100, Winston-Salem, NC 27101. "There are no litter boxes in our schools. [78] In Rhode Island, Mary Brimer, a Republican town council member for North Kingstown, posted on social media that two local students were identifying as cats and were being accommodated with litter boxes in school restrooms the superintendent of the local school district said the rumors were false. Harmful misinformation about furries is running rampant on social media and even being promoted to some school boards. Let me be clear in this communication: There is no truth whatsoever to this false statement/accusation. Im staying calm, but Im not happy about it, she said. 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The inclusive nature of the furry fandom means that, for many furries, its a safe place where they can be their most authentic selves. Reuters has sought comment from Stockton, who has provided no evidence to support her claim. The current misrepresentation of furriesthat they simply want to be animals and are sexual deviantsdates back decades. Although many furries identify closely with an original character (fursona), many view their participation in the fandom solely as a hobby, and do not necessarily identify as or perceive themselves to be animals. Two Things: A family tragedy made worse; tax dollars at work in Greensboro and Winston-Salem. litter boxes in schools for furries maine. On this Wikipedia the language links are at the top of the page across from the article title. The school district has denied the claim. 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Winds light and variable.. Variably cloudy with snow showers. Furries are bullied at almost twice the rates of non-furries, and our forthcoming research indicates that four to 15 per cent are on the autism spectrum. [113] Television show host John Oliver debunked litter box claims on the episode of Last Week Tonight that aired on October 24, 2022. that is degrading to another person. When a clip of the interview circulated widely in the media in October, Thelander said, "I don't believe it now", and that he was unable to corroborate the rumors he had heard from others. They are broadly recognized as people with varying degrees of aesthetic interest in anthropomorphic animals or characters. In its most distilled form, furries are a group of people who formed a community or fandom because they have a common interest in anthropomorphic media, friendships and social inclusion. There is a real subculture of people known as furries, a community of children and adults who roleplay as anthropomorphized animal characters.But the vast majority of them still identify as humans, while sometimes adopting an animal-like persona and engaging in short-term roleplay, according to furries and experts, one of whom noted that there are no Its a fandom. The product of deep reflection, fursonas can represent idealized versions of the self that are imbued with positive characteristics, like being sociable, funny and less anxious. On your next view you will be asked to log in or create an account to continue reading. Joe Strike doesnt see this timing as a coincidence: Theyre trying to tie it together into this anti-trans thing and anti-gay thing. By Jessica Marie You can find similarand very recentstories out of Missouri, Illinois, North Dakota, Indiana, Wisconsin, Minnesota, and more. Brent Campbell, the chief communications and external relations officer for the Winston-Salem/Forsyth County Schools said that the WSFCS does not use cat litter in any form in the schools or bathrooms. Outrage and fearmongering over furries is not new, but the recent hysteria is very connected with our current momentreignited, perhaps, by the current vogue for lamenting woke school curriculum, and giving parents greater control over their kids education. In February, the Daily Beast reported that some Pennsylvania-based school board attendees who supported book bans on certain subjects also taunted other parents about their children being furries. A few hours after, the state senator retracted his claim and apologized, having gained backlash online. Kameron Dunn, a furries expert and researcher whos previously written about these subcultures for Slate, explained that theres a common misconception that furries pretend to be animals because of sick sexual fetishes. Prior to the litter box rumours, furries were seen as sexual deviants an idea that was reinforced by popular media that emphasized the sensational over facts. Schools all over are being forced to deal with parents angry about furries & litter boxes. Thank you for reading! person will not be tolerated. That substance is not cat litter or litter of any kind and is only used in emergency situations specifically designed for safe clean up.. You get warped phrases like self-identifies as a cat. You have rumors about kids thinking theyre a certain animal that they are not. Strike said the key to withstanding it is to find solidarity in ones community: Stay tight to other furs and to friends that are good friends or sympathetic, and just remind yourself that youre supported. It would be like trying to have sex wearing a winter coat inside a spacesuit. Three school-age furries told NBC News they have at times dressed up at school, typically wearing just part of their full costume such as a mask or gloves that look like paws, but theyd never heard of any furry ever asking for a litter box., NBC News talked with Kymera, a 14-year-old from Colorado who said she considers being a furry is just a hobby, akin to being a mascot., I have never once heard a furry say they want to use a litter box, Kymera said. Don't threaten. Reuters asked Michael Bronski, professor of women, gender and sexuality at Harvard, whether identifying as an animal was a protected queer identity. Explanation of why the Triad has a new overlay area code of 743. [87] The school district, along with nearby Lincoln County Schools, said there was no evidence of litter boxes being used on campuses. We hope that you continue to enjoy our free content. Moravian cookie bill advances in the N.C. House. Q: Where in Winston-Salem can I get state and federal tax forms in paper? Still, Dunn told me hed never seen furry accusations being levied at children before now. [4][66][67] In Iowa, Republican state senator Tim Kraayenbrink said at a public forum that schools were putting litter boxes in schools for furries to use. Vance, Christian talk show host Bill Cunningham said that schools were providing litter boxes for students to defecate in. The rumor has caused a stir in schools in Texas, Michigan, Nebraska, Iowa and other states across the country, prompting school officials to address it with families and school boards, just as Pirie plans to with the Lamoille North Supervisory Union board. Some believe they dress that way all the time. Therians believe deep down inside that they are trapped in a human body but were meant to be some other species. said Dr Kathy Gerbasi, a psychologist specializing in studying both. Furries are people with an interest in anthropomorphism, who may create their own alternative animal personality known as a fursona. For more information, see the International Anthropomorphic Research Project, also known as Furscience, a group of interdisciplinary professors who have researched anthropomorphic identities for more than 15 years and studied over 40,000 furries (furscience.com/whats-a-furry/). [7] Rumors sparked public outcry and calls for administrative action from concerned parents,[38] with a school board in Statesville, North Carolina proposing a formal ban on animal costumes. Sign up for our newsletter to keep reading. Don't knowingly lie about anyone In response, the superintendent of the school board visited every bathroom in the district, and verified at the meeting that the rumors were untrue. [10] James Factora, a writer with LGBT news website Them, compared the litter box hoax to 2020 United States election conspiracy theories, stating, "The tactic of repeating a completely baseless lie until it becomes widely accepted as truth has become perhaps the most emblematic rhetorical strategy of the GOP. "[24], In an opinion article in the Arizona Daily Star, Judy Doll argued that Republican politicians were using the litter box hoax as a way to call "into question the moral values of everyone associated with public schools". "[5], Jensen's campaign declined media requests to substantiate the litter box claim, which the Minnesota Department of Education and several school districts refuted. Or they applied for an extension, giving them until October 17 to file their returns. Carpenter said children in schools express themselves in many ways, but the rumours of students identifying as cats appears to be "rooted in hate. [101][89] According to an NBC News analysis, by mid October 2022, at least 20 conservative candidates and election officials had asserted that elementary and secondary schools were providing litter boxes or other accommodations for students who identify as catsevery school district named in such claims said they were false. Despite these risk factors and some who fear ostracism for their interests, furries well-being, self-esteem, life satisfaction, relationship quality and happiness are the same as non-furries. WebThe litter boxes in schools hoax (also called the litter box canard) [1] [2] is a false rumor alleging that certain North American schools provide litter boxes in bathrooms for Copyright 20102023, The Conversation US, Inc. Fursonas can be a safe, functional way for furries to explore who they are as people. Depending on the study, we find more than 70 per cent of furries identify as LGBTQ+ and more than 25 per cent are gender-identity diverse. All rights reserved. Some fursuits are phenomenally engineered with fans, cooling packs and LED lights built into them. 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 control over students education, in part spurred by Februarys litter-box rumors. Senator Ron Johnson of Wisconsin, a participant shared a rumor that litter boxes were being placed in West Bend schools. Photos by Getty Images Plus. Students are much more open about who they are and, for the most part, their peers are very accepting and encouraging of them, Pirie said. Ive heard this and find it hard to believe. Weve never observed litter boxes at any of the dozens of furry conventions weve attended internationally. The woman alleged that litter box use in schools was a national problem. In late October, Don Bolduc, the Republican U.S. Senate nominee in New Hampshire, claimed schools were offering litter boxes for students who identified as cats Then they hear these rumors about furries and see their kids watching these videos., Old lies and false impressions die hard, and other forms of discrimination tend to reemerge in moments when LGBTQ people are targeted by lawmakers and media personalities. The meme has continued through the present day onwhere else?TikTok. [16][6][86] In North Carolina, Iredell-Statesville Schools considered a ban on students wearing furry costumes, in part due to the burden of staff having to refute unsubstantiated rumors about litter boxes in restrooms. [50] The video was also shared by Libs of TikTok, a politically influential right-wing Twitter account of Chaya Raichik with several hundred-thousand followers. One of the most recent examples involves a relatively unknown community. The artist Dorian Electra, at every concert venue they go to, they put litter boxes in the bathroom. [71], In August 2022, rumors of litter boxes were directed at two high schools in South Carolina. Jan. 25, 2022. Claim: As of late 2021 or early 2022, at least one bathroom in one public school in Midland, Michigan, contained a litter box installed for the use of students adopting a feline alter ego. Cleveland Avenue Homes is being torn down. Get up-to-the-minute news sent straight to your device. "[111] Leigh Finke, a transgender candidate for the Minnesota House of Representatives in the 2022 election, said about the rumors, "It's a really gross thing no one should have to hear. As strange as that may sound to some, director Norbert Carpenter said he felt the need to issue a public statement to address misinformation circulating within the school system and on social media. And there are furry conventions where such enthusiasts gather in various cities to meet other members of the community whom theyve only met online, buy art works, and fundraise for charities, among other activities. If your knowledge of furries comes mostly from television or social media, then what youve heard about furries is probably wrong. Jim Baize, who is Ruth Baize's husband, compared furries to gender identity in comments of his own on Monday. ", Audience Relations, CBC P.O. [50][41][53], In January 2022, Michelle Evans, a Texan Republican running for congress, claimed that cafeteria tables were "being lowered in certain Round Rock Independent School District middle and high schools to allow 'furries' to more easily eat without utensils or their hands". But thats not quite right. These rumors put us at risk of being hurt or bullied.. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. 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