Democratic Party leadership silent on teachers union plan to replace 'mother' with 'birthing parent'
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Prominent members of the Democratic Party have not commented on a proposal from the National Education Association to replace the word "mother" with "birthing parent."
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"Using this contract language, members need not worry about how a board of education/solicitor defines ‘maternity leave,’ ‘mother' and/or ‘father’; the language is an inclusive reflection of how LGBTQIA+ members build families," the proposed resolution said.
The offices of House Speaker Rep. Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Sen. Chuck Schumer, House Majority Whip Rep. James Clyburn, House Majority Leader Rep. Steny Hoyer and Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus Rep. Hakeem Jeffries did not respond when asked by Fox News Digital if they support the new proposal.