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Fired Over Johnny The Walrus?

August 30, 2026·10 min·4-min readinterviewnews
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A licensed social worker in Oregon, Rod Tice, was fired after displaying children’s books promoting biological sex and self-acceptance in his office, sparking a First Amendment lawsuit. The Ninth Circuit ruled the books constituted government speech, undermining protections established in

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Guest

T

Tyson Langhofer

interview on Morning Wire

Mentions

Books, people, and resources mentioned in this episode.

People

Tyson LanghoferRod TiceMatt Walsh

Books

He's He and She's Sheby Ryan Bombarter and Bethany Bombarter

Companies

Alliance Defending Freedom

Research & Papers

Kennedy v. Bremerton School District

Topics

Lgbtq RightsUs Politics

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