MSNBC host Joy Reid laughed at the expense of parents who say they aren’t “racist” for opposing critical race theory (CRT) being taught in schools.
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“Just because I do not want critical race theory taught to my children in school does not mean I’m a racist, damn it!” a tearful mother exclaimed as she choked up.
Reid laughed.
“Actually, it does,” the ReidOut host grinned. “It’s just another example of Republicans turning kids into a wedge issue just like their politically motivated attacks on transgender youth who just want to play sports.
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“Americans do not need or want their tax dollars diverted from promoting the principles that unite our nation toward promoting radical ideologies meant to divide us,” McConnell wrote.