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Subject Would you break the law to teach the truth about our history?
Date March 8, 2022 2:05 PM
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ACLU Supporter –

Can we present you with a scenario?

Let's say you're a teacher. You want to educate your students on American history with lessons and conversations that are both accurate and equitable – that recognize Indigenous communities or LGBTQ+ voices or the very real and lived experiences of Black and Brown people in the U.S.

Now, say if you do any of this – if you provide your students with an open and inclusive dialogue about our country's history – you'll be breaking your state's censorship law. You could face formal admonishment or even lose your teaching license. What would you do?

Right now, many teachers are facing or may soon face choices like this across the country – as state lawmakers continue a coordinated attack on students' First Amendment right to learn about race and gender in the classroom.

Make no mistake: The ACLU is already hard at work to put a stop to these laws – including through lawsuits in states like Oklahoma and New Hampshire. But the more public support we have with us on this issue, the stronger our fight will be – and that's why I'm emailing you.

Join us by taking our pledge today. When you do, you'll be letting lawmakers know that you oppose any effort that censors education on race or gender – and support students, educators, and everyone's fundamental right to learn.

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ACLU Supporter, the fact is, in 2022 alone, state legislatures have introduced 71 new bills across 22 states targeting schools. At the same time, many politicians and school boards are also making moves to ban books from public schools and libraries.

This wave of censorship efforts effectively gags educators and students from talking about issues of the most profound national importance, including systemic racism in our society. But the ability to discuss and debate ideas – even those that some may find uncomfortable – is a crucial part of our democracy. And most importantly, every young person has a right to learn an inclusive and complete history in schools, free from censorship or discrimination.

That's why our legal and advocacy teams will continue to be in this fight – protecting educators' and students' rights to talk and learn freely. If you're with us, then take our pledge today. <[link removed]>

Thank you for your dedication,

The ACLU Team

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