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Pillen calls LGBTQ+ advocate job 'woke garbage'. Lincoln schools say it's needed.

Governor Pillen links opposition to Lincoln Public Schools' LGBTQ+ support staff with his budget plan targeting diversity, equity, and inclusion efforts in Nebraska schools.

Summary by Lincoln Journal Star
Lincoln Public Schools is hiring an LGBTQ+ student advocate, and the position has drawn criticism from state leaders. Others see it as a role that supports vulnerable students.

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'Woke garbage': Pillen attacks LGBTQ+ advocate job; LPS says position needed

Lincoln Public Schools is hiring an LGBTQ+ student advocate, and the position has drawn criticism from state leaders. Others see it as a role that supports vulnerable students.

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Pillen called the LPS job 'woke garbage.' Others say it's crucial for student wellbeing

Lincoln Public Schools is hiring an LGBTQ+ student advocate, and the position has drawn criticism from state leaders. Others see it as a role that supports vulnerable students.

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Pillen calls LGBTQ+ advocate job 'woke garbage'. Lincoln schools say it's needed.

Lincoln Public Schools is hiring an LGBTQ+ student advocate, and the position has drawn criticism from state leaders. Others see it as a role that supports vulnerable students.

Read Full Article
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Lincoln Journal Star broke the news in Cherokee County, United States on Sunday, February 15, 2026.
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