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Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters is a dangerous, corrupt and bigoted politician with a horrific anti-equality record. Through his words and actions, he has created a hostile environment in Oklahoma schools that contributed to the death of Nex Benedict and continues to make LGTBQ+ Oklahoma students feel unwelcome and unsafe.
Enough is enough! Oklahomans — and every kid across the country — deserve better. Take Action Now: add your name and demand for the immediate removal of Ryan Walters!
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Enough is enough! Oklahomans — and every kid across the country — deserve better. Find the latest news and helpful resources to support trans and gender-expansive youth.
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From Superintendent to super-problematic, Ryan Walters is a failed and scandal-ridden state superintendent who has created a toxic culture of anti-LGBTQ+ bullying and harassment in Oklahoma’s public schools that is putting all Oklahoma students at risk.
This timeline will serve as a place that outlines and exposes Walters’ tenure of incompetence, scandal and mismanagement running Oklahoma’s public schools system.
If you, or someone you know, are in crisis, please dial 988 or contact:
Rainbow Youth Project at +1 (317) 643-4888
Trans Lifeline at 877-565-8860
the Trevor Project at 1-866-488-7386 or text START to 678-678
LGBT Hotline 888-843-4564