In a recent school board meeting, Zander Moricz, a former Sarasota County student and LGBTQ+ activist, confronted Bridget Ziegler, a member of the conservative Moms for Liberty group and Sarasota County school board. Moricz criticized Ziegler for her poor performance and stance against LGBTQ+ rights, rather than the personal allegations she faces.
Rising Against Anti-LGBTQ+ Sentiments
Ziegler, who campaigned against LGBTQ+ rights, faced public demand for her resignation. This followed allegations involving her and her husband in a personal scandal. Moricz, focusing on her professional inadequacies, emphasized her failure to serve the community, citing her actions like removing books from schools and targeting LGBTQ+ students.
A Symbol of Gen Z Activism
Moricz, known for his activism against Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law and his creative graduation speech, stands as a symbol of Gen Z’s commitment to LGBTQ+ rights. His confrontation with Ziegler is seen as a moment of holding power to account, especially in contexts affecting LGBTQ+ communities.