Mom Says School Board Threatened to Sue Her for Seeking Public Information on Critical Race Theory in Curriculum

Plus: Teachers Unions Push Critical Race Theory in Schools, Urge Defiance of State Laws Against It

July 12 2021   Good morning from Washington, where many lawmakers are silent about teaching our children to judge each other by skin color. Our Virginia Allen tells the story of one mother targeted for asking questions about critical race theory, and Jarrett Stepman shows how teachers unions push this poison even where law prohibits it. On the podcast, Rob Bluey explores a program named for a U.S. senator that honors those who strengthen America. Plus: Trump's legal fight against Big Tech; how Democrats hope to win amnesty for illegal immigrants; and your letters about defending American values. On this date in 1957, at his suggestion, Dwight D. Eisenhower becomes the first president to ride in a newfangled flying machine: the helicopter.     NEWS Mom Says School Board Threatened to Sue Her for Seeking Public Information on Critical Race Theory in Curriculum By Virginia Allen A Rhode Island mother of two began filing records requests when she learned that teachers were incorporating critical race theory and gender ideology in the curriculum. More COMMENTARY Teachers Unions Push Critical Race Theory in Schools, Urge Defiance of State Laws Against It By Jarrett Stepman The American Federation of Teachers and other teachers unions have been explicit about trying to inject critical race theory into K-12 curriculums and teacher trainings. More ANALYSIS Son Honors Father's Legacy and Reminds Us to Prioritize These 3 Quintessential Values By Rob Bluey Faith, family, and freedom. The late Sen. William L. Armstrong cherished these values throughout his life as a successful businessman, political leader, and university president. More NEWS Trump's Lawsuits Against Big Tech Will Go 'All the Way' to Supreme Court, Backers Say By Virginia Allen "There is no better evidence that Big Tech is out of control than the fact that they banned the sitting president of the United States earlier this year," former President Trump says. More COMMENTARY Should Congress Legalize Illegal Aliens Through a Budget Process? Consider These 7 Points By Matthew Dickerson Congressional Democrats are considering breaking budget rules to enact controversial changes to immigration law. More COMMENTARY On 'The View,' McCain Shone as Rare Journalist Who Asked Liberals Tough Questions By David Harsanyi During her four years on the show, McCain confronted numerous high-profile Democrats with questions that they would otherwise never have been asked. More COMMENTARY We Hear You: National Archives Goes Woke and Campuses Hush Pro-Life Voices By Ken McIntyre "There is no need for 'safe spaces' at our national monuments or government buildings," writes Emery McClendon of Fort Wayne, Indiana. More COMMENTARY ICYMI: 2 Educators Fight for Their Jobs After Suggesting Commonsense Transgender Policies for School By Nicole Russell A school board in Oregon will decide whether to fire two educators at a middle school who produced a video proposing that schools recognize a student's biological sex, not gender identity. More           Donate to The Daily Signal Find us on Facebook Follow us on Twitter How are we doing? We welcome your comments, suggestions, and story tips. Please reply to this email or send us a note at letters@dailysignal.com. The Daily Signal 214 Massachusetts Avenue, NE Washington, DC 20002 (800) 546-2843     Add morningbell@heritage.org to your address book to ensure that you receive emails from us. You are subscribed to this newsletter as johnmhames1.diogenes--light@blogger.com. If you want to receive other Heritage Foundation newsletters, or opt out of this newsletter, please click here to update your subscription.