MAUREEN
FLAHERTY
Too MAGA for Long Beach School Board
The Record
What She Won't Tell You
Employment
Left LAUSD Over Vaccine Mandate
Flaherty left her teaching position at LAUSD after refusing to comply with the district's COVID-19 vaccination requirement. She then joined a class action lawsuit against the district.
Extremist Group
Backed by Moms for Liberty
Flaherty is endorsed by the LA chapter of Moms for Liberty, designated an extremist organization by the Southern Poverty Law Center. The group has pushed to ban books from school libraries across the country.
Anti-Vaccine
Opposes School Vaccine Mandates
Flaherty refused to comply with LAUSD's vaccine mandate on personal and religious grounds and openly opposes vaccine requirements. She also volunteers for Children's Health Defense, a group that has disputed the effectiveness of the MMR vaccine.
MAGA Aligned
Part of Trump's Movement
Moms for Liberty is a core part of the MAGA movement. Trump headlined their national convention. Flaherty is also a member of the LA County Republican Central Committee.
Her Own Words
"We're literally going Communist,
little by little by little."
— Maureen Flaherty, Eagle Forum Meeting
Her Groups
Who She Stands With
Moms for Liberty
Endorsed by LA Chapter. Pushes to ban books and block LGBTQ+ protections in schools across the country.
Extremist Organization — SPLCChildren's Health Defense
Volunteer. Group has disputed MMR vaccine effectiveness even amid a measles outbreak.
Anti-VaccineLong Beach Eagle Forum
President. According to the SPLC, the Eagle Forum has been linked to election conspiracy theories and anti-government movements.
Far RightLong Beach Freedom USA
Founder. Group raised funds to challenge LAUSD's vaccine mandate in court.
Anti-MandateMAUREEN FLAHERTY.
TOO MAGA FOR SCHOOL BOARD.
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