I’ve yet to see single journalist explain/defend the fact that news outlets constantly cover GOP attacks on CRT w/o noting it’s not taught in schools

how is that even possible? pressrun.media/p/critical-rac…
then again, same press corps that couldn’t/wouldn’t defend refusing to call Trump a liar in news coverage.
“Why are the media covering for the GOP regarding CRT?

They’re terrified of labeling conservatives as liars, cheats and cons. Especially the ones who present themselves as ‘concerned parents.’”
“The CRT lie is so brazen that it works. In order for any of this CRT news coverage to sustain itself, the press must ignore the fact that the topic isn’t being taught. It’s either that, or call out conservatives as obvious liars, which the press is too scared to do. “
right on cue NYT today w/ puff piece re: how savvy Youngkin was to embrace CRT

not until 18th paragraph does NYT note educators say CRT isn’t taught in schools; nytimes.com/2021/10/29/us/…

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