John,
Critical race theory considers how America’s history of racism impacts today’s society. It’s important not to ignore our past, but Marjorie Taylor Greene recently said that the concept is “completely evil” and should be outlawed. She even claimed that any teachers found teaching it should be fired “on the spot”.
The American Federation of Teachers, one of the largest teachers unions, has announced support for educators that have been punished for accurately teaching our nation’s history to students. Because of the union supporting its members, Greene called the organization a “communist teacher’s union” and said it should be disbanded.
This kind of willing ignorance of our history and determination to fire hardworking teachers to do their job will only grow stronger if Republicans like Marjorie Taylor Greene take control of the House next year. Will you pitch in today so we can keep the House and fight back against Greene’s crusade against teachers?
Greene’s comments are only one part of a culture war that Republicans have begun against critical race theory while twisting what it means. This is just another example of the GOP attempting to distract Americans from their unpopular stances on other issues.
They don’t want to talk about the massive economic stimulus package and the payments that went directly into folks' pockets, they don’t want to talk about child tax credit expansion payments, and they don’t want to talk about a desperately needed infrastructure package. That’s because despite all of those policies being widely popular with Americans, they opposed both of them.
If Republicans take control of Congress, they will stop working for you and will start focusing on extremist right-wing talking points. Will you contribute to our cause so we can keep fighting for working Americans?
Thank you for your support,
— Hank Johnson
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