INSANE: 4 - The Real Truth

DeSantis’s get-parents-fired-up strategy holds clues to a 2024 run

To win reelection, Florida Governor Ron DeSantis harnessed the power of one of the most coveted groups of voters anywhere — motivated parents. The strategy could build a key pillar of support if, as widely expected, he runs for president in 2024.

Tribune News Service · Jan 19, 2023

DeSantis administration trumpets colleges’ statement on CRT as anti-‘woke’ victory

College leaders across the state vowed Wednesday not to teach students about critical race theory unless it is presented alongside other concepts, to protect viewpoint diversity and free expression, and to root out discrimination in hiring and other areas by Feb. 1.

Orlando Sentinel · Jan 19, 2023

Florida Gov. DeSantis leads the GOP's national charge against public education that includes lessons on race and sexual orientation

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ disdain for “woke ideology” is on full display.

The Conversation · Jan 18, 2023

DeSantis to scrutinize higher ed programs for diversity, critical-race theory activities

As Gov. Ron DeSantis targets “trendy ideology” in higher education, his administration is asking state colleges and universities for information about resources they are putting into activities related to diversity, equity and inclusion and critical race theory.

Miami Herald · Jan 5, 2023

John Oliver: ‘Some on the right have truly lost their minds about trans rights’

The Last Week Tonight host looks at the extraordinary legal attack on trans rights in the US and conservative disinformation around gender-affirming care.

The Guardian - US · Oct 17, 2022

Hall Pass: Your Ticket to Understanding School Board Politics, Edition #33

Welcome to Hall Pass, a newsletter written to keep you plugged into the conversations driving school board politics and governance.

Ballotpedia · Oct 5, 2022

Florida ranked #1 for school "freedom"

Heritage Foundation report praises Florida, Arizona for big steps toward deregulating and privatizing schools

Salon · Sep 10, 2022

What happened to Glenn Greenwald?

Once a defender of trans rights and friend of Chelsea Manning, Greenwald has drifted toward the culture-war right

Salon · Aug 8, 2022

Arizona: Teachers don't need degrees

Right's attack on education heats up: Days after sweeping voucher law, Arizona rolls back teacher licensing rules

Salon · Jul 12, 2022

NatCon manifesto: Plan for autocracy

What's scariest about the National Conservative movement's ambitious plan? How much of it is already here

Salon · Jun 24, 2022