Thousands of moms have fueled Moms for Liberty’s rising national profile since the group launched 18 months ago. Born of frustrations over mask and vaccine mandates, the group has tapped concerns about “parental rights” and “indoctrination” of kids to gain influence while inspiring armies of moms nationwide to take up its crusade. The group has been embraced by the GOP establishment – especially in Florida, where Gov. Ron DeSantis has championed policies espoused by Moms for Liberty, including laws banning discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity until after third grade and restricting race-based teaching and training in schools and universities. Critics have assailed tactics employed by some Moms for Liberty members, calling the group divisive and counterproductive. Some question its aims and grassroots origins given the high-profile conservative political ties that have helped accelerate its rise into the national spotlight.