NewsCreative Loafing Tampa Bay — NewsAugust 17, 2026Hillsborough
Equality Florida and SPLC Action Fund invest $250,000 to oppose Moms for Liberty-aligned school board candidates
The Equality Florida Political Action Committee and the Southern Poverty Law Center Action Fund announced a $250,000 investment to support school board candidates who advocate for academic freedom and equality. This initiative aims to reach over 200,000 voters through the distribution of 300,000 pieces of mail during the current election season.
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This funding represents a significant financial effort to influence the composition of local school boards by targeting candidates associated with Moms for Liberty.
Key Facts
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Who's Mentioned
personRon DeSantis“Governor whose education policies are a focus of the campaign.”locationPinellas County“Targeted county with one race.”organizationSouthern Poverty Law Center Action Fund“Partnering with Equality Florida to fund campaign outreach.”locationSarasota County“Targeted county with three races.”locationOrange County“Targeted county with four races.”personJoe Saunders“Director of Equality Florida’s PAC.”locationHillsborough County“One of the counties targeted by the campaign.”locationOsceola County“Targeted county with one race.”organizationMoms for Liberty“Target of the campaign's efforts to counter influence.”locationSeminole County“Targeted county with two races.”organizationEquality Florida Political Action Committee“Investing $400,000 in school board races.”locationPalm Beach County“Targeted county with one race.”