Critical Race Theory

Florida’s School Book Bans Have Teachers “Walking On Eggshells”
De facto book bans are the latest in a series of Florida laws putting more and more restrictions on teachers and classrooms.

Disney Opposed Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill. Republicans Want To End Its State Privileges.
Republicans in the Florida Senate advanced a bill Wednesday to revoke an incentive that allows Disney to self-govern.

The Right’s Political Strategy Against LGBTQ People Is Just Repackaging Anger About Masks And Critical Race Theory
“They’ve stopped trying to pretend that they’re doing anything other than coming after LGBTQ people because they don’t like us.”

How A Grassroots Campaign Defeated Conservatives Opposed To Critical Race Theory
In Guilford, Connecticut, parents running for the town’s Board of Education on an anti–critical race theory campaign were resoundingly defeated. But that hasn’t happened everywhere.

The Fight Over Critical Race Theory Is Tearing This Town Apart
Panic over critical race theory has bitterly divided the seaside town of Guilford, Connecticut. A pivotal school board election could change everything.

A Texas School Board Voted Not To Renew A Black Principal’s Contract After A Controversy Over Critical Race Theory
“What they’re attacking is anything with a semblance of an inclusive, equitable, and welcoming environment that celebrates diversity,” Principal James Whitfield told BuzzFeed News.

Republicans Are Weaponizing Critical Race Theory To Win Back The House In 2022
The far right has hammered away at the narrative that critical race theory is radical and anti-white. And now Republicans are using that story to try to win midterm elections.

A Man Was Arrested After A School Board Meeting Erupted In Protests Against Critical Race Theory
"Critical race theory is not being taught in our schools, period," the chair of Loudoun County Public Schools in Virginia said in her closing remarks.

Oklahoma's Governor Was Kicked Off The Tulsa Massacre Commission For Signing A Bill Banning Critical Race Theory In Schools
The decision comes just weeks before Oklahoma commemorates the 100th anniversary of the Tulsa massacre.