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Indiana Moms for Liberty chapter apologizes after newsletter quoted Hitler
A local chapter of the non-profit parental rights group labeled as “extremist” by an anti-hate watch dog has apologized after putting an Adolf Hitler quote on the front cover of its newsletter.
The Hamilton County, Indiana chapter of Moms for Liberty placed a Hitler quote on its newsletter cover, later explaining that it was meant to be a warning on government overreach.
The quote, believed to be from a 1935 speech by Hitler, reads “He alone, who owns the youth, gains the future.”
The Nazi Party trained young people through school and summer camps to indoctrinate them into Nazi ideology.
The chair of the Hamilton County chapter, Paige Miller, later apologized in an updated version of the newsletter after initially giving an explanation that the quote “should put parents on alert.”
“We condemn Adolf Hitler’s actions and his dark place in human history,” Miller said. “We should not have quoted him in our newsletter and express our deepest apology.”
Moms for Liberty has gained significant relevance in recent years and has been one of the preeminent organizations in seeking book bans nationwide. The right-wing organization seeks to remove books mentioning race and gender from school and public libraries.
The group claims over 100,000 members between its over 250 chapters nationwide. Initially focused on fighting COVID lockdowns in schools, the organization now focuses on critical race theory, gender ideology and other right-wing culture war topics.
The Southern Poverty Law Center named the organization an extremist group last year.
“Moms for Liberty members across the nation have been making waves for intimidating and harassing teachers and school officials. They have publicly battled teachers’ unions, labeling them as ‘cartels’ and ‘terrorist organizations,’” the SPLC said.
The national organization of Moms for Liberty also condemned the use of the Hitler quote.
“They should not have quoted Hitler. Period,” co-founders Tina Descovich and Tiffany Justice said in a statement. “Parents are passionate about protecting future generations from tyranny, but Hitler did not need to be quoted to make that point.”
Moms for Liberty has made itself an influential figure in Republican politics. After focusing on winning school board elections last year and claiming it flipped 17 school boards nationwide, at least six presidential candidates — five Republicans and Democratic candidate Robert Kennedy, Jr. — plan to attend the organization’s summit this month.
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Indiana
3 workers rescued from manhole in Greenfield
GREENFIELD, Ind. (WISH) — Firefighters rescued three workers Monday morning after they became stuck in a narrow manhole and one fell semi-unconscious.
The Sugar Creek Township Fire Department said on social media that their crews, the Hancock County Technical Rescue team, and other fire departments were called to the 2200 block of West Bedrock Lane around 8 a.m. for a confined space rescue.
That street is in a suburban development off County Road North 200 West just north of U.S. 40 in Greenfield.
First responders arrived and found the three workers. Medics lowered an oxygen mask to the semi-conscious worker to stabilize their condition. The workers then climbed out of the manhole with a little help from firefighters on the scene.
One of the workers was taken to the hospital for additional treatment.
It wasn’t clear what the workers were working on or how they got stuck in the manhole.
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Heat index values peaking in the upper 90s Monday
INDIANAPOLIS (WISH) — Our hot and humid pattern continues in central Indiana to start off the work week. Heat index values will be in the upper 90s today. Some wildfire smoke, which is mainly elevated, will create hazy skies at times.
TODAY: A few spots of patchy fog waking up. Mostly sunny skies are expected today along with haze from wildfire smoke. A stray pop-up shower can’t be ruled out, but that chance is pretty low. High temperatures in the low 90s with heat index values in the mid to upper 90s.
TONIGHT: Mostly clear skies remain with patchy fog possible in the early morning hours. Low temperatures in the low 70s.
TOMORROW: Partly cloudy. A chance of showers and storms will be possible later on in the day along a cold front. High temperatures near 90 degrees.
7-DAY FORECAST: Behind the front Wednesday, slightly more comfortable air works mid to late week. Daily highs will still get into the 80s. However, there will be no major chance of rain on the way with plenty of dry days ahead.
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