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WEAC Statement on Dismissal of Melissa Tempel’s Federal Lawsuit
Free Speech and Diversity
Press Release

Free Speech and Diversity

Statement of Alderman Scott Spiker October 6, 2025

Federal Judge Dismisses Waukesha ‘Rainbowland’ Lawsuit

Federal Judge Dismisses Waukesha ‘Rainbowland’ Lawsuit

Former Waukesha teacher said her First Amendment rights were violated when she was fired.

Waukesha County Charter School Wants To Offer a Safe Place for LGBTQ+ Students

Waukesha County Charter School Wants To Offer a Safe Place for LGBTQ+ Students

Autumn Hill Academy promotes student well-being.

‘Rainbowland’ Teacher Files Lawsuit Against Waukesha School District

‘Rainbowland’ Teacher Files Lawsuit Against Waukesha School District

Melissa Tempel says First Amendment rights were violated when she was fired in July.

Moms for Liberty Rising in Wisconsin

Moms for Liberty Rising in Wisconsin

Part of national group pushing to ban books and raced-focused history lessons and opposing LGBTQ+ concerns.

Op Ed: ‘We’re Not Here For Crumbs’
Op Ed

‘We’re Not Here For Crumbs’

40% of school districts got less funding from state budget Evers signed. Public school advocates are upset.

Op Ed: The Right Takes Over Waukesha Schools
Op Ed

The Right Takes Over Waukesha Schools

Waukesha, Arrowhead districts move to restrict how history taught, pronouns used, free speech outside classroom.

Waukesha Fires Teacher Following “Rainbowland” Controversy

Waukesha Fires Teacher Following “Rainbowland” Controversy

Melissa Tempel was critical of district decision to pull Miley Cyrus-Dolly Parton song from concert.