‘Real Time': Bill Maher Defies Himself to Come Out Swinging for Kids (and Striking Teachers)

Bill Maher used the “New Rules” segment of Friday night’s episode of “Real Time” to do something even he couldn’t believe he was doing: advocating for kids.

Specifically, Maher weighed in on the ongoing wave of teachers strikes in states like Kentucky and Oklahoma, likening underfunded schools and underpaid children to neglectful parenting. “There is a revolt brewing in the teacher’s lounge these days, and it’s long overdue. #TimesUp, meet pencils down,” he said.

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But of course, Maher also noted how weird this topic is for him, as he famously can’t stand kids.