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Fascism in the Classroom: The Republican War on Education and Critical Thinking
It isn’t just about controlling lesson plans—it's a calculated assault on critical thinking, historical truth, and democracy itself.
Fascism in the Classroom: The Republican War on Education and Critical Thinking
In recent years, the Republican Party’s crusade against education has escalated into a full-scale authoritarian attack on knowledge itself. Cloaked in rhetoric about “protecting children” from so-called “woke indoctrination,” GOP lawmakers across the country have pushed for book bans, curriculum crackdowns, and restrictions that silence educators. But this isn’t just about controlling lesson plans—it's a calculated assault on critical thinking, historical truth, and democracy itself.
Book Bans: Silencing Voices, Erasing Reality
Book banning isn’t a relic of the past—it's a modern political weapon wielded by right-wing extremists. Conservative lawmakers, along with activist groups like Moms for Liberty, have launched an aggressive campaign to purge schools of literature that address race, LGBTQ+ identities, gender, and even classic works that challenge…
