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Seeking Truth, Former Liberal James Lindsay Now Fights Critical Race Theory
Commentator and author James Lindsay first came to national attention after he and his colleagues published a series of hoax papers in social science journals to demonstrate the loose academic standards of the journals. He used to be a liberal, Lindsay says, but became more conservative when he recognized the real threat that ideologies such…Douglas Blair -
Proposals Rejecting Critical Race Theory See Through Radical Talking Points
Radical activists are not above intimidation. Consider the nation’s largest teachers union, which recently pressured social media companies to reconsider allowing posts that oppose critical race theory. In its announcement to tech companies, the union couched its bigoted worldview as benign, claiming critical race theory is spread not at the K-12 level, but through “graduate…Jonathan Butcher -
Meet the Georgia State Representative Fighting to Keep CRT Out of Schools
As critical race theory continues to attract national attention, one Georgia lawmaker is trying to pass legislation to ensure it stays out of the Peach State’s schools. On Jan. 14, Georgia state Rep. Brad Thomas introduced a bill to ban concepts like critical race theory and The New York Times’ 1619 Project from being taught in schools. “The legislation…Douglas Blair -
Virginia Scraps Critical Race Theory Program Critics Said Would Have Destroyed Math Education
A state plan to abolish teaching advanced math in public schools that was seen as a means of implementing critical race theory was canceled Monday, according to a parents group. The Virginia Department of Education has shut down the Virginia Math Pathways Initiative, according to a message that flashed briefly on the website before taking…Harold Hutchison -
Youngkin Appoints Critical Race Theory Foe Angela Sailor as Diversity Officer, Unborn Ambassador
Virginia Gov. Glenn Youngkin on Wednesday named a new diversity officer who opposes critical race theory to lead the state’s diversity, opportunity, and inclusion efforts. Angela Sailor was appointed to an existing post as Virginia’s director of diversity, equity, and inclusion, according to a press release. Youngkin also issued his 10th executive order, which designates Sailor as…Kendall Tietz -
Alveda King Sums Up Her Uncle MLK’s Message to America and Likely View of Critical Race Theory
Nearly 54 years since civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr.’s assassination, his words still resound across our nation and his legacy has influenced millions. If alive today, how would King encourage us to tackle the renewed racial tensions America faces? And what would he have to say about divisive ideologies such as critical race…Virginia Allen -
School Choice Is Best Antidote to Critical Race Theory
Glenn Youngkin in November was elected Virginia’s governor partly because he promised to ban the teaching of critical race theory. Critical race theory argues that every American institution upholds white supremacy. Before Youngkin’s surprise victory, the media mocked him for complaining about critical race theory. MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace said it isn’t even taught in public…John Stossel -
Critical Race Theory Program Teaches Disabled Preschoolers That ‘Whiteness Affects Everything’
A program designed by the University of North Carolina teaches 3- and 4-year-old disabled preschoolers to “deconstruct whiteness,” according to a report from Education First Alliance. Education groups called on the North Carolina General Assembly to stop funding a statewide program that teaches critical race theory-aligned ideas to special education students, according to a press…Kendall Tietz -
Teachers Union Sues to Block New Hampshire Law Against Teaching Critical Race Theory
Anti-critical race theory legislation in New Hampshire is being challenged by teachers and parents in a complaint filed Monday in federal court. The New Hampshire affiliate of the American Federation of Teachers, along with three teachers and two parents of children in public schools, filed the complaint in U.S. District Court for New Hampshire. The defendants are…Kendall Tietz -
How Parents’ Battle Over Critical Race Theory Swung Virginia’s Election for Youngkin
Education, some parents say, was the central issue that swung Virginia’s gubernatorial election to red. Republican candidate Glenn Youngkin defeated Democrat Terry McAuliffe in November to become Virginia’s next governor. Youngkin’s win was “an alarm bell for President [Joe] Biden and the Democrats heading into next year’s midterm elections,” ABC News’ George Stephanopoulos said. Youngkin’s…Virginia Allen -
Meet a Candidate Who Won School Board Seat in Deep Blue Minnesota by Opposing Critical Race Theory
Minnesota’s largest school district has a new, conservative school board member. Matt Audette, a married father of two high school-age boys, won a seat representing his area after campaigning against critical race theory in schools. The Anoka-Hennepin School District, which includes suburbs of Minneapolis, comprises 34 schools and 37,880 students. Three of the six seats…Douglas Blair -
Future of Schools and Critical Race Theory After Youngkin’s Victory
Following Republican Glenn Youngkin’s victory on Nov. 2 over Democratic incumbent Gov. Terry McAuliffe for the governorship of Virginia and Democratic incumbent Gov. Phil Murphy’s narrow win for the governorship of New Jersey, commentators on both sides—conservatives and liberals—are interpreting the outcomes from opposing perspectives. Education was at the center of the gubernatorial contests this…Jonathan Butcher -
Fact Check: Is Critical Race Theory Taught in Virginia Schools?
Throughout election night, as it became clear Republican Glenn Youngkin would win the Virginia governor’s race, numerous left-leaning media commentators insisted that critical race theory isn’t being taught in Virginia public schools. Various media personalities—some professing to be on the news side, others on the opinion side—repeated the assertion both before and after the election…Fred Lucas -
Virginia Election Proves That Americans Reject Critical Race Theory
Critical race theory proponents have just learned the hard way the folly of their strategy. The American people reject the politicization of the classroom, the office, the military, and the houses of worship that has exploded since the civil disturbances of 2020. But the lesson cuts both ways. Now, politicians who have discovered they can…Mike Gonzalez -
Black Professor: Blacks Who Reject Critical Race Theory Being ‘Erased’
Blacks who don’t adopt the doctrines of victimhood or critical social justice erode the narrative promoted by woke activists, Erec Smith, a professor of rhetoric at York College of Pennsylvania and co-founder of Free Black Thought, says. “The illogic that is inherent in a lot of anti-racist activism … is absurd,” Smith says. Smith doesn’t…Virginia Allen -
Democrats Just Revealed They Don’t Understand How Critical Race Theory Threatens Our Military
An amendment rejecting the use of critical race theory in America’s military academies may not have made it out of the House Armed Services Committee, but one thing the spirited debate Wednesday made clear is that Republicans understand the discipline far better than Democrats. Again and again, House Republicans Jim Banks of Indiana, Mike Gallagher…Mike Gonzalez -
Teacher Fired After Speaking Against Gender Identity, Critical Race Theory, and Mask Mandates
A Louisiana teacher says he was fired after speaking out against the teaching of critical race theory, gender identity ideology, and mask mandates in his school district. Now Jonathan Koeppel says he wants to be a voice for anyone who is “sick and tired of being pushed around by the public education system just for…Virginia Allen -
Teachers to Meet in 115 Cities to Protest Bill Curbing Critical Race Theory
Thousands of teachers are planning to gather in over 115 cities across the U.S. this weekend to protest legislation reining in critical race theory. The “Days of Action” and the “Teach Truth Pledge” event, hosted by the Zinn Education Project, will take place Aug. 27 through Aug. 29. The events across the country are advertised as raising…Kendall Tietz -
I’m a Black Veteran, and I’m Fighting Critical Race Theory in My District
When we send our children to school, we entrust their education to our teachers and school districts. But as parents, we also want access to what our kids are learning. Parents and community leaders like myself from districts across Wisconsin testified recently before the joint education committee regarding new curriculum transparency legislation. This is needed now…Bill Brewer -
Critical Race Theory Promotes Discrimination
Judging from the flurry of headlines about racial discrimination and teaching history in schools, you could easily forget that school was out for the summer. But some students have already returned, and the rest will be back at their desks before you know it. So will the grown-ups settle the issue before all of them are back in class? Not likely. Consider what White House press secretary…Jonathan Butcher