Marjorie Taylor Greene affirms Alabama parental rights
Last Saturday, hundreds of Alabama parents, grandparents, and freedom-loving citizens packed into a standing-room-only event for one clear purpose: to speak truth and defend our children.
Our “Such A Time As This” dinner featuring U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) was more than a fundraiser – it was a show of strength, unity and shared conviction.
It was also about 85 degrees inside – because naturally, the A/C gave out just in time for our biggest night of the year. But let’s be honest: when you gather that many patriots in one room, it’s going to generate a little heat. And if the room was hot, the spirit was hotter – and that’s what mattered.
Greene delivered exactly what so many parents needed to hear: affirmation, clarity, and a deep understanding of the battle we’re in. She spoke about her early involvement in the culture war, how, years ago, she tried to rally her community to oppose a Drag Queen Story Hour at a public library. That experience revealed just how often people stay silent to avoid backlash, threats or controversy.
Her message was clear: These radical agendas gain ground not because they’re strong, but because too many are afraid to stand up. She praised Moms for Liberty for being willing to take the heat, for refusing to cave under pressure, for showing up even when it’s uncomfortable, and for fighting with fierce love for our children.
Greene reminded us that the work being done by parents at the local level is not only essential – it's more impactful than most of what happens in Congress. When moms and dads say, “You’re not going to ruin my child,” and mean it, that changes everything. And it’s happening across Alabama.
This event reminded me why I got engaged – and why so many others are stepping up too. We’re not in this for attention or politics. We’re in it because we believe in truth over trends, families over fads, and freedom over fear.
We don’t back down, and we don’t blend in. We believe parents belong at the center of education, not outside the door. We’re not fringe – we’re frontline. And after Saturday night, one thing is certain: we are not alone.
The fight for parental rights isn’t limited to what’s happening inside the classroom. It extends to healthcare policy, legal definitions, and the authority of parents in their own children’s lives.
For three years, Alabama lawmakers have failed to pass a bill that would prohibit gender ideology from being taught in public schools – a basic protection most parents assume already exists. And until just this year, 14-year-olds in our state could make medical decisions without parental consent. We’ve managed to raise the age to 16, but that’s still too young for children to make life-altering decisions without parents being involved.
These aren’t isolated concerns. They reflect a systemic erosion of parental authority, and families are waking up to the depth of the problem.
To every attendee who showed up, stayed present, and stood strong, thank you. Your voice matters, and your courage sets the tone for others. And to those still wondering if it’s worth speaking up: it is.