Moms for Liberty Hosts Christmas Gathering With Local Officials, Volunteers and National Speakers

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RACINE, Wis. — Moms for Liberty chapters from Racine and Kenosha counties held their annual Christmas party Thursday night, drawing a full room of members, elected officials, and national figures for an evening centered on education advocacy, parental rights, and preparing for the 2026 elections.

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The program opened with a prayer followed by welcoming remarks from Joann Koenecke, a Moms for Liberty member who helped guide the evening’s agenda and later recognized volunteers and donors.

Racine County Chapter Chair Misty Gilbert Tonight
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Racine County Chapter Chair Misty Gilbert recapped her chapter’s year of activism, including monitoring meetings across 13 school districts, assisting parents with school issues, partnering with the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, distributing hundreds of pocket Constitutions to students, and successfully hosting a booth at the Racine County Fair.

Kenosha County Chapter Chair Angela Kretchmer Tonight
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Kenosha County Chapter Chair Angela Kretchmer detailed efforts in Central, Salem, Bristol, Wilmot, and KUSD, including helping parents raise concerns about safety and school climate. She highlighted community outreach events such as trunk-or-treat gatherings, Constitution distributions, and local library programs, noting that KUSD remains the only district yet to accept their Constitution handouts.

Koenecke also presented special recognition to contributors across both counties, acknowledging donors Sam Wahlen, Dawn Patzke, Ivan Ibarra, Barb Griffin, Dawn Santoro, and Devin Principe, as well as extensive volunteer support for the Racine County Fair booth and Kenosha outreach events.

Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis (R) Tonight
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DA Solis Discusses Enforcement Priorities

Kenosha County District Attorney Xavier Solis addressed the audience with a general overview of the types of cases his office has been prioritizing. He emphasized ongoing efforts to prosecute crimes involving children, technology-related offenses, and cases involving misconduct by adults in positions of trust. Solis also described routine coordination with federal immigration officials when local cases involve individuals without legal status, stressing interagency communication as a key public-safety tool.

State Rep. Bob Wittke Tonight
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Rep. Bob Wittke Provides DPI Oversight Update

State Rep. Bob Wittke spoke about legislative efforts surrounding Wisconsin’s Department of Public Instruction, including a forthcoming bipartisan audit of DPI’s educator licensing system. Wittke also touched on continuing concerns within Racine Unified School District leadership and said he remains committed to working with those willing to address persistent issues.

Scarlett Johnson – Moms For Liberty Tonight
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Scarlett Johnson Delivers Extended Keynote and Celebrates Court Victory

The night’s keynote came from Scarlett Johnson, Moms for Liberty’s Wisconsin Ambassador, Legislative Committee Chair, National Social Media Manager, and White House Correspondent.

Johnson opened by recapping her recent legal victory in the Wisconsin Court of Appeals, where she won a defamation lawsuit brought against her in Milwaukee County. The appellate court ruled that her politically charged social-media statements — including her use of terms such as “woke,” “lunatic,” and “white savior” — were protected opinion and not actionable as defamation. The case was reversed and remanded with directions to enter summary judgment in her favor. She noted she was represented by the Wisconsin Institute for Law & Liberty, which she praised for defending her First Amendment rights.

Scarlett Johnson – Moms For Liberty Tonight
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She went on to deliver an hour-long address touching on national education debates, gender-identity policies, online harassment of parent advocates, the cultural and political pressure placed on school boards, and what she described as efforts to marginalize parents raising concerns about district policies. Johnson urged members to engage with undecided families, avoid social-media echo chambers, and stay unified ahead of the 2026 elections. She also encouraged parents to remain outspoken on issues involving student safety, privacy, and academic standards.

State Rep. Amanda Nedweski Tonight
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Local Officials Attend

Local officials in attendance included State Rep. Amanda Nedweski, Union Grove President Steve Wodnem, Union Grove Trustee Sarah Wombler, and Young Republicans Vice Chair Nick Reiger.

Koenecke closed the evening by thanking attendees and volunteers — and reminding everyone that there was still cake left as the crowd began to disperse.

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    1. Yes, that the exact response I would expect from a low I.Q. voter. Have you every been to one of their events or participated in any community outreach involving this group? Guessing the answer is no. Opening the event with a prayer… How cultish. Wanting to rebuild our crumbling educational, societal and cultural rot that has been taken over by what many would view as a mindless, leftist cult bent on destruction is not a cult. It’s actually anti cult. This organization wants liberty and freedom. Try opening your eyes before opening your mouth.

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      1. That won’t be happening. The Democrat Kenosha Tribe IS THE cult politically projecting with social bully intimidation, ready to microtrigger physically. Their politics are fused with their personal psychological identities, which, when faced with the truth and reality, auto-generate greater aggression from them to protect their egos, independent of their IQ/EQ levels. Many Democrats today, equally including the high IQ segment, are functionally insane when the subject of politics is broached, which makes them very dangerous. It is still only Year 1 of Trump/MAGA 47. Expect Democrat violence to ramp up as the 2026 mid-term election approaches.

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        1. You sound really tense and have some wacky ideas about a lot of people. What do you really know about people’s IQs and being dangerous based on just their R or D status? You’re looking for trouble and division so you’ll find it. Try looking for common ground and shared values and maybe you’d find those, instead. Is your life really so scary you have to project Danger or could you maybe, maybe turn off Fox News for a week and read a paper or something instead?

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      2. its annual report released in June 2023, the SPLC for the first time listed “Moms for Liberty” as an anti-government extremist group, alongside other organizations such as the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys. The SPLC stated the group is at the forefront of efforts to attack public education, ban books, and remove curricula related to race and LGBTQ+ identities

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          1. You must also believe Trump is not a pedo, the checks in the mail, he is doing everything for the little people, oh yeah and the stripper likes you 🤷😂

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      1. They are awesome, they care about no trans-ing the kids, they push for getting your kids out of government schools (homeschool!!) and they are tired of the rainbow jihad garbage.

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  1. Is it me or are women who vote Republican much skinnier and prettier than those who vote Democrat? Just curious because all I see on the Democrat side are women with short bowler haircuts or they are the size of a large SUV!

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      1. My penis is spectacular! (thanks for asking) Are you upset because my comments about Democratic Women hit to close to home?

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    1. As if you can tell who votes R or D in the people around you? When you point a finger at others, three fingers point back at you.

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      1. HelloBetty, you show me a picture of a woman and 9 out of 10 times I will be able to tell you if she is an R or D.

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        1. A whole login created to reply to me, I’m flattered. I just don’t agree w the assertion. Like any stereotype some do get categorized the way you say but all the outliers don’t and get overlooked. It’s like someone saying they have accurate “gaydar”, well sure, for some super obvious characteristics. But you don’t notice the ones you don’t notice.
          I don’t like that our communities are so split and intolerant of the “other side” when really people would be good neighbors 95% of the time if we didn’t Assume so much based on superficial appearance. Not trying to be naive but in my experience there are A-holes of both political persuasions and I’ll allign with the “non-A-holes” of either group any day over the alternative. Long post, I know.

  2. Is the “Mothers for Liberty” as exclusive as the “Teachers for Books” and “Dads for Safe Driving” groups? These emotionally loaded, niche groups don’t get enough support either. The subversive Parents Who Hate Liberty, Teachers Who Detest Readers, and Sugar Snacking Dental Professionals keep plotting ways to bring America down and must be stopped! /s <<<This denotes Sarcasm for the folks who need to be told directly in all cases.

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    1. Now you’re getting specific, I can support that! But personally I’d be more interested in checking out a DILFs for Liberty group. I’ve heard conservative types have some interesting kinks but IDK if it’s true.

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      1. No, people assume that bc conservative men actually get laid due to them not being beta soy-boys. They are real men who do real work and that’s what the ladies want 😉

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