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They point out on their website that some might be seeing this attempt to influence school boards because trustees have the power to either restrict spending on supports for race, gender, sex education, or identity, B次元官网网址� or they can protect the rights of teachers and students by talking and learning about these issues.
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As elections approach in many communities this weekend, the ice cream moguls are recommending that people B次元官网网址渧ote for schools that are safe for all kidsB次元官网网址� and highlight the work of the group AntiHate.ca
A number of provinces and territories are having elections in the next month including B.C., Northwest Territories, Ontario and Manitoba.
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Twitter account, Change 4 Chilliwack, noticed the B&J tweet, and retweeted with the comment: B次元官网网址測ou know itB次元官网网址檚 serious when Ben & JerryB次元官网网址檚 weighs in.B次元官网网址�
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