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Gerald Ott writes about misreadings of "critical race theory" and his journey to becoming educated about race and racism in U.S. history.

Letters to the editor for May 29-June 4, 2023.

Gerald Ott reflects on the news that Tucker Carlson is again scheduled to appear at the FAMiLY Leadership Summit in Des Moines.

Gerald Ott: The governor's proposal, which GOP lawmakers advanced, chews an arm and leg off public education and schools' historic purposes.

Gerald Ott reflects on Iowa Senate passage of an education bill that would ban books including a sex act from school libraries.

Gerald Ott on former President Donald Trump's latest Iowa visit, where he was expected to give a speech about education policy.

Gerald Ott: Reynolds and her Moms for Liberty allies feel squeamish, so they mock, deny, and try to legislate the “other” out of existence.

Gerald Ott: If a state turns education over to private, unaccountable interests, it loses its grip as a guarantor of democracy.

Gerald Ott reflects on racist incidents recently in the news, and federal government findings on racism in Ottumwa public schools.

Gerald Ott reflects on the accuracy of the stories and history featured at museums, monuments, and memorials.