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Earlier today, Wisconsin Republicans in the legislature announced that they had introduced legislation to ban the teaching of critical race theory in Wisconsin schools. According to Representative Gae Magnafici, a Republican from Amery, the bills would prevent the teaching of divisive ideas.
“Controversial topics are welcome,” said Magnafici. “Our schools and higher-education institutions are places that should cultivate diversity of thought. Curriculum that is divisive has no place in our schools.”
The bills would prevent public schools, including the UW system and state technical colleges, from teaching that racism is inherent in social structures, such as the legal system. It would also prevent local governments and state agencies from training employees in these same ideas, and would withhold state aid and funding from agencies t
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“In addition to celebrating the resiliency and joy of the LGBTQ community, Pride also offers an opportunity for us to reflect on how the state and our communities can be better allies,” said Gov. Evers in a statement. “These executive orders today recognize the work we have to do as a state to protect, support, and celebrate all LGBTQ Wisconsinites, especially our kids, and ensure our state is a safe, inclusive, and just place where every person has the resources and support to thrive.”
The governor signed three executive orders: one raising the rainbow pride flag over the Wisconsin State Capitol, a second requiring the executive branch to use gender-neutral language whenever practicable and a third banning payment of state and federal funds towards conversion therapy for minors.
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