Rashida Tlaib says opposition to critical race theory is ‘rooted in racism’
“Opposition to critical race theory is obviously rooted in racism and has just become the newest dog whistle for racists,” the Michigan Democrat tweeted Thursday.
John Klar: Critical race theory attacks good Vermonters
“They were not Southern plantation owners, as Vermont’s governor, Legislature and some statutes are saying they were. H.273 says that Vermont benefited from sharecropping and Jim Crow laws to push black people off farm land. That is a falsehood.”
Is your school sneakily hiding its critical race theory teaching? Here are 5 things to ask about
Any curriculum or training program that does any of these things is classic critical race theory. Any functionary who denies it has simply not read her Derrick Bell — or may be lying to you.
Gun rights imperiled as state preemption laws face challenges
Firearm preemption laws across the country currently face legislative and judicial challenges as local governments seek to regulate guns, a trend which threatens Second Amendment rights, a National Rifle Association spokesman said.
Colchester School Board votes to keep flying BLM flag
On Tuesday night, members of the Colchester School Board voted 4-1 to keep the controversial Black Lives Matter flag flying at local schools. Local resident Genna Barnaby spoke against the move ahead of the meeting, reading 12 pages of objections, saying BLM flags represent support for a political organization.
Liberty event Saturday in Newport to discuss Vermont’s fiscal condition
Vermont’s dire fiscal condition has been masked by COVID funds from the federal government, but when that wears off, taxes are going to have to come up to satisfy all these obligations, including the pension fund. Join other concerned Vermonters in discussing the issues.
‘Huge win for democracy’: GOP blocks federal takeover of elections
An attempted federal takeover of elections was thwarted Tuesday, as Senate Republicans voted to block further debate on the legislation. The bill would ban most state voter ID laws, expand ballot harvesting, prevent the updating of voter registration lists, establish taxpayer-financed campaigns, among other things.
Biden blames rising crime on guns, not loss of police presence in major cities
“I’m not going to get ahead of his comments or remarks later this week, but it is an area where the president feels a great deal of the crime we’re seeing as a result of gun violence,” Psaki said.
Roper: Time to embrace a different approach to health care reform
There is a plan for such a framework coming together under the banner of “Healthcare For You,” personalized healthcare delivery, developed by Physicians for Reform and the Job Creators Network.
John Odum: ‘Squirminess’ in way of letting noncitizens vote
“All that’s left to conclude is that some legislators (and the governor) feel the need to lord this one over local communities just because it makes them feel squirmy. And, honestly I get it. Change can do that to you.”
‘Come on People!’: 9-year-old girl confronts school board over BLM posters at elementary school
A 9-year-old girl was seen on video criticizing her school board for putting Black Lives Matter posters around her school, despite a ban on political posters.
Mike Smith: $2,500 going to homeless households, and up to $8,000 to service providers
The plan was developed with the recognition that the pandemic motel capacity would shrink considerably with the end of the public health emergency. As projected, we have lost several hundred motel rooms across the state as the economy reopens, and tourism is coming back stronger than we anticipated.