Former Principal Sues Over LGBTQ+ Discrimination | Milwaukee News

Milwaukee News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Aug 15, 2026 · 1m

A former Wisconsin school principal, Jeffrey Peterson — a 30-year educator and past Principal of the Year — is suing his district for firing him because he’s gay. He claims a coordinated effort by certain board members and anti-LGBTQ+ activists, including those tied to Moms for Liberty, targeted him after his sexuality became public. Allegations include false accusations spread via an anonymous letter, a retaliatory poor evaluation, and a 4-1 vote against renewing his contract. Peterson says his career collapsed after his dismissal, leaving him unemployed for a year — and that without his…