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Acadia University. Judicial politics, authoritarianism, Islam, free speech and education. Tweets do not represent the views of my Employer.

Feb 18, 2022, 9 tweets

You know why anti-CRT activists never explain the language in these bills? Because they know that this is unexplainable.

apps.legislature.ky.gov/recorddocument…

You know why anti-CRT activists never want to talk about what these bills would actually do? Because they don't want to talk about this.

capitol.tn.gov/Bills/112/Bill…

You know why anti-CRT activists always keep the focus on public K-12? Because they don't want you to know about this.

scstatehouse.gov/sess124_2021-2…

You know why anti-CRT activists only ever use the word "transparency", and then leave you to fill in the blanks? Because they want to distract you from this.

iga.in.gov/legislative/20…

miami.cbslocal.com/2022/01/12/flo…

Here's the reality. The only way these bills get passed is if they keep YOU from knowing what's inside them. That's why Chris Rufo, who can't shut up about these things, only ever posts screenshots. Never links to the actual bill.

Never.

Ever.

Half of these people have no idea what's inside the bills they're pushing. The other half has an inkling but actively suppresses that knowledge. Maybe a fraction of a percent actually knows what they're talking about. One day, I'd like to meet that fraction.

CODA: Needless to say, all of these bills are currently live. If you want to read more, @PENamerica has you covered. Here are some places to start.

pen.org/educational-ga…

pen.org/scope-speed-ed…

pen.org/steep-rise-gag…

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