Oregon social worker fired for gender identity books loses First Amendment case

An Oregon social worker lost his job and a First Amendment case for displaying children's books affirming biological gender in his middle school office. The appeals court ruled that during school hours, the district can control content.

Rod Theis, an Oregon social worker, was fired after displaying children's books like "He Is He" and "She Is She," which affirm biological gender. He lost his First Amendment case against the school district, with Judge John Owens ruling that schools can dictate content during work hours. The case highlights a double standard, as other teachers displayed LGBTQ+ messaging without issue.