great <a href="https://twitter.com/DWaldstreicher">@DWaldstreicher</a> on ron desantis’ vision of american history. “For DeSantis, Black people telling a different story about the American past is a threat to his entire worldview. It isn’t an academic disagreement; it’s basic to his politics.”

February 23, 2023 by V Leigh

great @DWaldstreicher on ron desantis’ vision of american history. “For DeSantis, Black people telling a different story about the American past is a threat to his entire worldview. It isn’t an academic disagreement; it’s basic to his politics.”

Recent polls suggest most Americans are not in favor of banning books.

Yet librarians have been condemned, bullied and drawn into battles over censorship as school and library boards face intensifying pressure from conservatives seeking to ban books. https://t.co/YdHF76Mu6g
— Los Angeles Times (@latimes) January 27, 2023

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The idea of putting age ratings/warnings on books might seem common sense, but it’s actually a means by which folks are trying to chip away at the freedoms and liberties we all cherish. Bills like this have been introduced in at least TX, OK and VAhttps://t.co/fyguiJAM84
— Jonathan Friedman 📚 (@jonfreadom) January 28, 2023

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Something we who care about anti-censorship need to keep emphasizing that book bans are driving kids away from libraries and books. This is crucial info and a vital talking point to counter the AtwoodKing bullshit: https://t.co/d1DXmvQcTM
— Buttered Jorts (fka kelly jensen) 🐱🐰 (@veronikellymars) February 15, 2023

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great @DWaldstreicher on ron desantis’ vision of american history. “For DeSantis, Black people telling a different story about the American past is a threat to his entire worldview. It isn’t an academic disagreement; it’s basic to his politics.” https://t.co/hrBUizQyBQ
— b-boy bouiebaisse (@jbouie) February 22, 2023

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November 18, 2022 by V Leigh

There are not two sides to the Holocaust–and no, libraries do not have an obligation to “both sides” in their collection. That, plus this week’s book censorship news:

A doughnut shop in Tulsa, Oklahoma, was firebombed after the business hosted an art show that featured drag queens https://t.co/RJyiRAZMA8 pic.twitter.com/1xTo9qQI2p
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) November 3, 2022

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Librarian Amanda Jones, who stood up against censorship and faced defamation from two right-wing groups, lost her initial court case. But she’s filed a new motion, and has a new trial date.

The story + how to help this librarian: https://t.co/PSd1yoKypx
— Buttered Jorts (fka kelly jensen) 🐱🐰 (@veronikellymars) November 1, 2022

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🔥🔥 MUST-WATCH: “I’ve never been sexually assaulted at a drag show, but I have been at church. TWICE! The men told me it was MY fault.”

MAURY COUNTY library board – local mom rips homophobe County Commissioner Aaron Miller, whose ignorant hate chased out the library director📚 pic.twitter.com/D6HrzugANN
— The Tennessee Holler (@TheTNHoller) October 27, 2022

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‘The library is no place for our kids to learn about things like this’: Parents demand Abilene library remove 26 books https://t.co/CXbyAq1gzr
— —I DISSENT— (@ckthelibrarian) November 11, 2022

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There are not two sides to the Holocaust–and no, libraries do not have an obligation to “both sides” in their collection. That, plus this week’s book censorship news: https://t.co/0xPQQw7B5H
— Book Riot (@BookRiot) November 11, 2022

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May 10, 2019 by V Leigh

Protect Kids from Gun Violence

One teen has died in the school shooting near Denver; seven other people were injured. https://t.co/7mYDnNkWUm pic.twitter.com/Ake3EB7uI3

— The Boston Globe (@BostonGlobe) May 8, 2019

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‘It is a uniquely American problem' — @CoryBooker plans to address the national gun violence epidemic with these 5 areas of policy action pic.twitter.com/7fmFWqTyol

— NowThis (@nowthisnews) May 9, 2019

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Once again, we are reminded why gun violence is a human rights crisis.

If you can’t feel safe from gun violence in your home, school, or place of worship, your rights to safety, education, and free religious practice are threatened. pic.twitter.com/gga3qMLKjt

— Amnesty International (@amnestyusa) May 8, 2019

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I’m fed up with the inaction on gun violence. People are dying. Too many lives have been lost and too many communities are left to heal. We need leaders who will address this horrifying epidemic and have the courage to speak up.

— Kamala Harris (@KamalaHarris) May 5, 2019

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It is a disgrace that kids today go to school fearful that they could be shot and killed. The American people agree: we must take immediate action to end the epidemic of gun violence in this country. Enough is enough! https://t.co/cYXs6B56ve

— Bernie Sanders (@BernieSanders) May 8, 2019

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20 years later.
7 miles from Columbine.
0 actions taken in Washington to protect kids from gun violence.

This is sickening. We have to keep demanding action even when it feels like we’re screaming into a void. GUN CONTROL NOW.https://t.co/z5HZaXNHRt

— Mayor Bill de Blasio (@NYCMayor) May 7, 2019

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The Colorado school shooting was the 115th mass shooting in the U.S. so far in 2019, according to @GunDeaths.

1,082 children across the country have been killed or injured by gun violence this year. pic.twitter.com/790GJxHaSB

— AJ+ (@ajplus) May 8, 2019

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May 25, 2018 by V Leigh

The student from Sante Fe High School said “I was scared not shocked.

The United States of America is the only nation in the world with more guns than people.

It's not even close.

We have 103 guns for every 100 people.

Most nations have 5 or fewer guns per 100 people.

It's a predictable recipe for disaster and disaster strikes over & over.

— Shaun King (@ShaunKing) May 18, 2018

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22 school shootings in 2018.

3 in the last week.

How many times must our hearts break hearing news like this – this time in Texas, at #SantaFeHighSchool?

This has to stop.

— Tim Kaine (@timkaine) May 18, 2018

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More blood of innocent people. 19 weeks in to this year and already over 20 school shootings. https://t.co/HfDf6cs4Wf

— Linda Sarsour (@lsarsour) May 18, 2018

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At least 8 students have been shot and killed at Santa Fe High School.

Prepare to watch the NRA boast about getting higher donations.

Prepare to see students rise up and be called ‘civil terrorists’ and crisis actors.

Prepare for the right-wing media to attack the survivors.

— Cameron Kasky (@cameron_kasky) May 18, 2018

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Donald Trump does not care about school shootings.

Donald Trump does nothing to stop school shootings.

Don’t talk to me about the ‘stop school violence act,’ because that does nothing to stop school shootings.

Donald Trump does not care about you or your kids getting shot.

— Cameron Kasky (@cameron_kasky) May 18, 2018

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I visited #SabikaSheikh’s parents yesterday. Her beautiful mother was a picture of grief, sharing stories about her brilliant child. Here’s my profile on the promise to the future that was #SabikaSheikh. So brutally lost like 9 others. #SantaFeHigh https://t.co/1mM27GxLXl

— Sophia Saifi (@SophiaSaifi) May 21, 2018

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The funeral for Sabika Sheikh, the 17-year-old Pakistani exchange student killed in the Santa Fe High shooting, is overflowing Masjid al-Sabireen mosque pic.twitter.com/aINoLr1YyA

— Blake Montgomery 💀 (@blakersdozen) May 20, 2018

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Why are we talking about Hillary Clinton when 10 of my classmates and teachers died 2 days ago? Will we be forgotten about in a matter of days? Where is our support you promised? https://t.co/vLwmBNNyq7

— Megan McGuire (@megan_mcguir) May 20, 2018

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The student from Sante Fe High School said "I was scared not shocked. It's happening everywhere, I knew it was going to happen eventually."

If that doesn't break your heart about the state of mind of our youth in school right now then you may not have a heart.

— Nick Russo (@Kingnickrusso) May 18, 2018

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Stunning to me how quickly we are moving on from the Sante Fe shooting, where 10 people died.

Here are their stories. https://t.co/EpcI7zGdc3

— Judd Legum (@JuddLegum) May 21, 2018

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July 10, 2016 by V Leigh

Explains how disorders such as autism in society is handled differently because of race

D.C. Tested Public Schools' Water for Lead. More Than 60 Had High Levels. https://t.co/jGhH6FPqQ3

— BlackLivesMatter DC (@DMVBlackLives) June 28, 2016

Please watch this. Explains how disorders such as autism in society is handled differently because of race https://t.co/Iym4w8T85o

— Stef (@Kahtsina) July 1, 2016

June 24, 2016 by V Leigh

Why Are Mexican Teachers Under Fire for Protesting Education Reform? #Oaxaca

This has been escalating and should be getting more coverage. #Oaxaca https://t.co/PeABrzmukG

— Rosa Linda Medina (@FunkyKoldMedina) June 24, 2016

"Police: remember who taught you to read" Photo: SayakValencia #Oaxaca #OaxacaResiste pic.twitter.com/jwCCxFWqbJ

— Anonymous (@YourAnonGlobal) June 24, 2016

"Teachersshould know that they are not alone, that we know that reason and truth are on their side" https://t.co/ks27ZjHQjU … #Oaxaca

— Anonymous (@YourAnonGlobal) June 23, 2016

Why is the fight against "education reform" costing Mexican teachers their lives and freedom? https://t.co/pDRXMYjOl6 #Oaxaca

— Truthout (@truthout) June 21, 2016

June 24, 2016 by V Leigh

SCOTUS decisions, immigration, and #BeckyWithTheBadGrades

The #SCOTUS deadlock on immigration case affects millions of unauthorized immigrants https://t.co/ovOJcdfNJB

— The New York Times (@nytimes) June 23, 2016

"It is heartbreaking for the millions of immigrants who’ve made their lives here" —@POTUS on #SCOTUS’s ruling: https://t.co/egpB1r3FEN

— The White House (@WhiteHouse) June 23, 2016

Immigration activist Josefina Mora: #SCOTUS DAPA decision "representsthe racism that this country was founded on" pic.twitter.com/pl113hmt4A

— Democracy Now! (@democracynow) June 24, 2016

Today's front page…
TEARS FOR FEARS: SCOTUS immigration ruling puts millions in limbo https://t.co/ahw4R9bqby pic.twitter.com/cLLnOk2RGz

— New York Daily News (@NYDailyNews) June 24, 2016

SCOTUS decision is a massive blow to mediocre white people coasting on privilege https://t.co/RUDuYnHWHA

— Salon.com (@Salon) June 24, 2016

SCOTUS shuts down the woman who said she got rejected from college because she's white #BeckyWithTheBadGrades https://t.co/2JzkQ6JN6N

— NowThis(@nowthisnews) June 24, 2016

When you're accustomed to privilege, equality feels like oppression. #beckywiththebadgrades

— Brandon For Bernie (@brandon2479) June 24, 2016

I want #scotus ruling to lead to discussion of how white women benefit from "inclusion"intiativesAND white supremacy #beckywiththebadgrades

— OriginalRudeGyal(@Blackamazon) June 23, 2016

April 14, 2016 by V Leigh

School bullies come in many forms.

San Antonio school cop caught body-slamming a 12-year-old girl on video has been fired. https://t.co/Ru6PccnVir pic.twitter.com/CiglNtrWaL

— Tasneem N (@TasneemN) April 11, 2016

San Antonio school officer fired after body-slamming student https://t.co/qcA7UDQ6wf

— Guardian US (@GuardianUS) April 12, 2016

Texas teacher arrested for assaulting student after video of attack went viral: https://t.co/CdgBi4HY5x pic.twitter.com/uZrvs7Vpp5

— Essence Magazine (@essencemag) April 13, 2016

Texas teacher arrested after video surfaces showing her allegedly hitting student in class: https://t.co/MdntweBBsz pic.twitter.com/9vKZykwlBU

— ABC News (@ABC) April 11, 2016

Teachers noted an increase in bullying + intimidation of students whose races, religions or nationalities have been mentioned by candidates.

— SPLC (@splcenter) April 13, 2016

SPLC President: We’re deeply concerned about the level of fear among minority children who feel threatened. pic.twitter.com/1X0dmEPctQ

— SPLC (@splcenter) April 13, 2016

February 29, 2016 by Oppression Monitor

Mistrial Declared On Hate Crime Charges

Three students were charged in a high-profile 2013 hate crime case at San Jose State University. They were also charged with battery for putting a bike lock around the neck Donald Williams Jr. a Black freshman. All three were found guilty of misdemeanor battery. They can serve up to six months in jail. One has escaped conviction on the hate crime charge, and the jury hung on deciding the fate of the two others. A fourth student has been charged as a juvenile in the case. There is no available information on that case.

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February 14, 2016 by Oppression Monitor

The Event: How Racist Are You? with Jane Elliott (FULL)

Are we all more racist than we realise or would like to admit?

For this Channel 4 documentary Jane Elliott, a controversial former schoolteacher from Ohio, is recreating the shocking exercise she used forty years ago to teach her nine year-old pupils about prejudice.

Elliott is asking thirty adult British volunteers – men and women of different ages and backgrounds – to experience inequality based on their eye colour to show how susceptible we can all be to bigotry, and what it feels like to be on the other side of arbitrary discrimination.

Does Elliott’s exercise still have something to teach us four decades on and in a different country? Presented by Krishnan Guru-Murthy, the exercise is observed throughout by two expert psychologists, Prof Dominic Abrams and Dr Funké Baffour, who will be unpicking the behaviour on display.

First shown on Channel 4, Thursday 29 October 2009.

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