Jacky Rosen commended an LGBT organization educating children on diverse topics, including witchcraft and self-exploration.

Our Center Reno: Empowering the Nevada Democratic Socialists of America Chapter

When Sen. Jacky Rosen (D., Nev.) visited Our Center Reno last month, she expressed gratitude towards its ⁣staff and praised the invaluable “local resources” the ‌organization offers to children in the area. These resources include ⁢a diverse range ⁣of programs such ⁢as the “Queer Pagan Exploration” club, a “transdiscovery” group for 11-year-olds, and a sex education curriculum that sparked controversy and was⁤ banned by a⁤ nonpartisan Nevada ‍school⁤ board over four years ago.

Our Center Reno ‌proudly⁤ identifies itself⁣ as an “LGBTQIA+ community center” and serves as a meeting place ⁣for various far-left⁢ organizations,⁢ including the Northern Nevada Democratic​ Socialists of America. The‌ center hosts regular events like “drag story ⁢hour,” provides “free gender-affirming haircuts” for transgender children, and offers “free legal​ advice” for individuals interested in‍ transgender surgery.

What‌ sets Our Center Reno apart ​are its unconventional programs, such as the monthly “Queer Pagan⁤ Exploration” classes that⁣ delve into topics like witchcraft and pentagrams. Additionally, the organization conducts “summer intensive” study groups focused on ‌the ⁣controversial Scarleteen Queer Sex Education curriculum, which not only teaches children​ about sexual health but also encourages them⁣ to explore their own ‍bodies.

Rosen’s visit to Our Center Reno on July ​8 ⁤aligned with her commitment to defending “LGBTQ+ rights” during ​a time when they are under attack, as she​ mentioned on ⁣ Twitter. This‌ visit was part of her series of meetings with constituents in Reno, including a roundtable discussion with female veterans.

Nevada’s upcoming Senate race in 2024 is expected to be highly competitive, as Rosen will be up for reelection. ⁣Republicans have already identified her seat as a target and‍ have recently‍ convinced former ‌Army captain⁢ Sam Brown to challenge​ her candidacy.

Established in 2009, Our ​Center Reno faced financial challenges and remained closed from 2016⁢ to 2021. However, it ‌has since emerged⁤ as a ⁣prominent left-wing advocacy group in Northern Nevada. One of the​ center’s ​most controversial‍ aspects is its endorsement of the ‍Scarleteen program, which was removed from the ‌Washoe County Board of ⁣Education’s approved education resources list in ⁣2019.

During the public comment period on the proposed sex education curriculum, concerned parents expressed their reservations about ​Scarleteen’s lessons on⁣ gender identity and other sensitive topics. The ⁤school board ultimately voted 5-2 to eliminate any references to Scarleteen from ​the curriculum.

Scarleteen describes itself as a “progressive, independent sexuality and relationships ⁣education media and support organization” ⁤that provides ⁢in-person outreach⁢ to teenagers. However, a closer examination of Scarleteen’s educational materials reveals why even a school board in⁢ solidly blue Washoe County had concerns.

Scarleteen offers literature such as a guide titled “How​ Do You​ Masturbate?” that recommends “pre-orgasmic people” and “younger” individuals engage in “a daily masturbation session, over at least several weeks.” Another guide called “The Transmasculine Flow” suggests elective hysterectomies as a solution for those ​seeking to “affirm their gender.”

Scarleteen also⁢ operates an internet message‍ board where children as young as 13 can ask questions about sex, which are often answered by adults. In one instance, a 14-year-old inquired about a “diaper” and feces “fetish,” to which⁢ a Scarleteen staff member named “Sam” responded with a guide called the “Sex Readiness Checklist.”

Heather Corinna, the owner of Scarleteen, also writes an advice column for children and young adults. In a 2008 post, updated in⁢ 2023, she addressed⁣ the question of​ whether a⁤ 23-year-old man attracted‍ to teenagers​ is “a pedophile.” Corinna’s extensive response included statements such as “in both humans and the rest of⁢ the⁤ animal​ kingdom, it’s not ⁣unusual for a ⁢person to be attracted to someone who has the physically markers of⁣ adulthood and⁢ fertility” and emphasized the ‍possibility of “rich sexual and⁣ interpersonal relationships” with individuals of any age.

In July, Scarleteen partnered with Lucky Bloke, a sex shop, allowing Scarleteen to receive 40 percent of revenue from purchases made on its website. The⁢ partnership offers items like condoms and lubricants that‌ are discreetly shipped⁣ in packaging that does not reveal their contents.

Rosen did not provide‌ a comment when requested.