The Illinois Identity Crisis
This week, we sit down with Marsha McClary, Chapter Chair of Moms for Liberty – Lake County, Illinois, and mother of five, raised in the suburbs of Chicago. Marsha shares her powerful journey from the corporate world to full-time advocacy, driven by a deep concern for the direction of education and policies in her community.
From a school counselor calling isolation the “new normal” to vaccine clinics on campus, she recounts the moments that sparked her fight—and the resistance she’s faced along the way. We dive into the realities of raising a voice in a deep-blue state, discussing the rise of identity politics in Illinois schools—from tampon mandates in boys’ bathrooms to new pressures on homeschooling families.
Marsha opens up about navigating backlash, finding unexpected allies, and holding fast to her convictions. This episode is a must-listen for anyone wondering what it takes to be a Joyful Warrior in today’s culture—and why our children are worth every battle.