Category: Wisdom
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It started with the attempt to make Matt Gaetz the Attorney General of the United States. Despite lacking significant legal experience, Gaetz—better known for bombast and loyal soundbites than legal credentials—was chosen to lead the Department of Justice. It wasn’t about legal expertise or a proven record of upholding the Constitution. It was about unflinching loyalty. That…
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The U.S. Department of Defense just quietly deleted a webpage about Jackie Robinson’s military service—a piece of history that sheds light on his role as a Black Army officer who fought against segregation in the military. And why? Because it was part of a broader purge of anything connected to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI).…
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In a major win for educator preparation programs, a federal court has ruled that more than 100 grants supporting teacher training and development—unlawfully terminated by the Trump Administration—must be reinstated. This decision marks a significant moment in the fight for high-quality teacher preparation and equitable access to well-trained educators across the nation. Why This Ruling…
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The term “Cultural Revolution” is most closely associated with China’s Proletarian Cultural Revolution (1966–1976) and Iran’s Cultural Revolution (1980–1987)—two radical movements that upended institutions, targeted intellectuals, and reshaped society to fit ideological purity tests. These revolutions led to the purging of educators, the rewriting of history, and the persecution of those who refused to conform. Now, in 21st-century America, we are…
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First they came for the socialists, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a socialist. Then they came for the trade unionists, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a trade unionist. Then they came for the Jews, and I did not speak out—Because I was not a Jew. Then they…
Cloaking Inequity 