I thought “safe spaces” were necessary to protect the sensitive ears, hearts and minds of the youth from ideas they find troubling. Why is discomfort only laudable when it’s other people being uncomfortable? (thread 1/5) 
Pandering to the mob is a big part of what’s wrong with the democrats now.
The quote above is from Hillary Clinton’s new essay, in which she condemns racism. #SoBrave 2/
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The quote above is from Hillary Clinton’s new essay, in which she condemns racism. #SoBrave 2/
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In her essay, Clinton aptly recommends fiction by Alice Walker and Toni Morrison. Yes. These are exquisite writers, who have written excellent books, and we can all learn from them. 3/
Alas, Clinton also recommends Robin DiAngelo’s “White Fragility.”
This is rapidly becoming a cult classic, a shibboleth, the book to be seen with to prove your bona fides. Not that they won’t still come for you if you step out of line. When you step out of line. 4/
This is rapidly becoming a cult classic, a shibboleth, the book to be seen with to prove your bona fides. Not that they won’t still come for you if you step out of line. When you step out of line. 4/
Finally, if it's not clear what I think of DiAngelo, here’s what I had to say a year+ ago: /end
For those who would like a succinct explanation for what is wrong and damaging about DiAngelo's "White Fragility," try this:
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