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Ridgewood NJ, New Jersey’s latest assault on parental rights has homeschool families in an uproar as lawmakers propose a bill forcing them to teach divisive diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) topics at home. The controversial legislation, still under review as of September 2025, demands homeschoolers align with state standards, including gender identity, sexual orientation, and climate studies, while subjecting them to intrusive oversight. Parents like Michele Latour are vowing defiance, declaring, “Our family won’t teach anything that opposes the Word of God.” Here’s why NJ’s power grab is sparking a fierce rebellion and what it means for freedom in 2025!
