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Analysis: Fox News segment prompts Trump to target diversity training

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For several months conservative media outlets condemned “critical race theory” and portrayed it as a threat to the country,.

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Popular Twitter Response in Support of Critical Race Theory, and criticizing members of opposing political ideology.

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Popular Twitter Response in Support of Critical Race Theory, and criticizing members of opposing political ideology.

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Critical race theory helps contextualize how systemic racism affects us. Trump and his party perpetuate systemic racism, but pretend that it doesn’t exist. Of course he wants “sightings” of CRT reported. This is white supremacy trying to cover its tracks.
- Jamil Smith, Senior Writer for RollingStone

Source: https://twitter.com/JamilSmith/status/1302245235552972802

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Viral video explaining 'Systemic Racism'

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Viral video explaining 'Systemic Racism'

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USA Today Reports on White House memo for ban on Critical Race Theory. 

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USA Today Reports on White House memo for ban on Critical Race Theory. 

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Labeling it "propaganda," President Donald Trump took aim on Friday at employee training at federal agencies on topics that include "white privilege" and "critical race theory."

"It has come to the President's attention that Executive Branch agencies have spent millions of taxpayer dollars to date 'training' government workers to believe divisive, anti-American propaganda," states a memo released Friday by Office of Management and Budget, which was sent to the heads of federal agencies.

They were ordered to stop funding any such lessons.

Written by the office's director, Russell Vought, it denounces training that frames the United States as historically racist and white people as beneficiaries of racism.

"Employees across the Executive Branch have been required to attend trainings where they are told that 'virtually all white people contribute to racism' or where they are required to say that they 'benefit from racism,'" the memo states, citing unspecified "press reports."

"We can be proud of our continued efforts to welcome all individuals who seek to serve their fellow Americans as Federal employees," it continues. "However, we cannot accept our employees receiving training that seeks to undercut our core values as Americans and drive division within our workforce."

Vought directed all agencies to begin identifying contracts or spending related to training on critical race theory and white privilege, as well as training that suggests the "United States is an inherently racist or evil country" or that "any race or ethnicity is inherently racist or evil."

He writes such training "engenders division and resentment within the Federal workforce."

The memo, which is just over a page long, alludes to a critique of affirmative action policies as well, claiming such training has contradicted "the belief that the most qualified person should receive a job."

OMB will "shortly issue more detailed guidance on implementing the President's directive."

What is critical race theory?

Legal theory scholars at Harvard University define critical race theory as drawing "upon a variety of critical strategies to expose how (the) law constructs race to disadvantage persons of color."

Imani Perry, a professor of African American studies at Princeton University, told USA Today that critical race theorists "interrogate cases, legislation, economic, cultural, and social forces in order to understand how racial inequality persists, notwithstanding the promises of the Constitution and anti-discrimination law."

"I am unaware of any critical race theory 'training' for federal employees," she said. "I'm not even sure how that would function."

Chris Rufo, a Discovery Institute Research fellow who criticized critical race theory on Fox News on this week, suggested that he influenced Trump's thinking, thanking the president on Twitter.

"This executive action is the first successful counterattack against critical race theory in American history," he said.

"I think that it's something that (Trump) has denounced, this kind of Black Lives Matter and neo-Marxist rhetoric in places like Portland and Seattle, but it's time to take action and destroy it within his own administration," Rufo said on "Tucker Carlson Tonight" on Tuesday.

The president retweeted on Saturday morning a clip of Rufo talking about critical race theory on Tucker Carlson's show.

Trump, lawmakers take sides

On Saturday, Trump called critical race theory "a sickness that cannot be allowed to continue," on Twitter.

A few lawmakers on both sides of the aisle responded to the memo.

Rep. Jody Hice, R-Ga., echoed Trump's sentiment, calling critical race theory "divisive & harmful."

"Let's call this what it is: an attempt to divide our country, promote a culture of white privilege, and perpetuate systemic racism," said Rep. Barbara Lee, D-Calif., on Twitter.

"Donald Trump has no idea what critical race theory is, he just wants as little accountability for his white supremacy as possible," said Rep. Mark Pocan, D-Wis.

Summer of social justice protests is backdrop for training memo

The order comes as Trump has positioned himself as firmly opposed to anti-racist demonstrations that have transpired throughout the country since May, specifically protests against police brutality often led by Black Lives Matter and its supporters.

Throughout his presidency, Trump has drawn criticism for comments on race. This summer, he has called Black Lives Matter protesters "thugs," for example.

He has criticized challenges to American cultural images over the past few months, specifically targeting demonstrators who have removed Confederate statues in the wake of the police killing of George Floyd.

"The unhinged left-wing mob is trying to vandalize our history, desecrating our monuments, our beautiful monuments, tear down our statues and punish, cancel and persecute anyone who does not conform to their demands for absolute and total control, we're not conforming," Trump said in June.

And the president has been scrutinized for the stark divide between his comments toward people of color, or movements defending their rights versus his implicit defense of white nationalists. In 2017, for instance, Trump defended the white nationalists who protested in Charlottesville, Virginia, saying they included "some very fine people," while expressing sympathy for their demonstration protesting the removal of a statue of Confederate Gen. Robert E. Lee.

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White House memo calls for ban on federal agency training that suggests U.S. is racist

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Labeling it "propaganda," President Donald Trump took aim on Friday at employee training at federal agencies on topics that include "white privilege" and "critical race theory." "It has come to the President's attention that Executive Branch agencies have spent millions of taxpayer dollars to date 'training' government workers to believe divisive, anti-American propaganda," states a memo released Friday by Office of Management and Budget, which was sent to the heads of federal agencies.

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American Public on Systemic Racism, NBC Report with Polls

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American Public on Systemic Racism, NBC Report with Polls

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"The poll finds that voters in America are now more likely to say that people of color experience discrimination"

"voters are deeply pessimistic about the current state of race relations, the country is sharply divided about whether racism is systemic or just perpetrated by “bad apples,” and partisan identity remains an overwhelming predictor of how voters view the experiences of people of color and the current movement for greater racial equality."

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WASHINGTON - Amid a moment of national reckoning on racial issues and the mourning of one of the country's most revered civil rights leaders, new numbers from the NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll show that American voters have become significantly more aware of racial discrimination and more sympathetic to those protesting to end it, even as the country remains deeply divided over the prevalence of bigotry and its root causes.

The poll finds that voters in America are now more likely to say that people of color experience discrimination, to describe athletes kneeling in protest of racial inequality as appropriate, to view the Black Lives Matter movement as a positive force, and to support the removal of Confederate monuments in public spaces.

But at the same time, voters are deeply pessimistic about the current state of race relations, the country is sharply divided about whether racism is systemic or just perpetrated by "bad apples," and partisan identity remains an overwhelming predictor of how voters view the experiences of people of color and the current movement for greater racial equality.

The poll - which was conducted July 9-12, before the death of Rep. John Lewis, D-Ga., the civil rights leader - found that a majority of voters, 56 percent, say American society is racist, while 40 percent disagree. That share is almost unchanged since The Associated Press found 55 percent of voters saying American society is racist in a July 1988 survey.

One thing that has changed dramatically, though, is the voters' views of race relations. Just 26 percent say that race relations are good, down from more than 7 in 10 who said the same in several surveys throughout then-President Barack Obama's first term.

Seven in 10 now say that race relations are bad, including majorities of Democrats (86 percent), Republicans (58 percent), white voters (69 percent), Hispanics (76 percent) and Black voters (80 percent).

Against the backdrop of those grim assessments of race relations, more voters also now say they believe nonwhite Americans experience discrimination.

In 2008, just 28 percent of voters said that Black Americans are discriminated against, while 51 percent said they are treated fairly and 16 percent said they receive too many special advantages. But in this latest poll, the share who say Black Americans experience discrimination has jumped to 59 percent, with just 27 percent saying they are treated fairly and 10 percent saying they receive special advantages.

Just over half of all voters - 52 percent -also now say that Hispanics are discriminated against, up from just 27 percent who said the same in 2008.

About a third - 34 percent - say that Asian Americans experience discrimination. That's compared to 18 percent in 2000. (The 2008 survey did not measure attitudes about Asian Americans).

And, for the first time, the poll also asked the same battery of questions about the treatment of white Americans. About 3 in 10 voters overall say that white people receive too many special privileges, while 53 percent say white Americans are treated fairly and 15 percent say they experience discrimination.

The Morning Rundown

The 29 percent of voters who say that white people receive too many special advantages includes 23 percent of white voters, 55 percent of Black voters and 35 percent of Hispanic voters. It also includes 44 percent of white Democrats but just 7 percent of white Republicans.

Despite the increased recognition of discrimination faced by racial minority groups in America, the country remains deeply divided on the root causes of racism.

Forty-six percent of voters say that racism is built into American society, including into the country's policies and institutions, while 44 percent say racism is perpetrated only by individuals who hold racist views.

Those who describe racism as systemic in American society include majorities of Democrats (70 percent), Black voters (65 percent) and young voters (59 percent). Those who attribute racism solely to individuals' behavior include 66 percent of Republicans and 48 percent of white voters.

"Where voters in general and Black voters disagree is on the root cause of racism," said Brenda Lee of Vision Strategy and Insights, who worked on the survey along with Public Opinion Strategies and Hart Research. "Blacks are more likely to see systemic issues as the root of racism in the U.S., whereas whites see this issue as the result of the behavior of a "few bad apples." This framing difference creates a schism in identifying the most appropriate and impactful solutions to address racism."

The survey finds that a majority of voters support the protesters who demonstrated in the wake of the killing of George Floyd, and a similar share say the recent outcry about discrimination against Black Americans has made them reassess their own views.

Fifty-seven percent of voters say they support the Floyd protesters, while 32 percent oppose them.

The same share - 57 percent - says the movement has made them personally more concerned about racial inequality in the United States, while 41 percent say they have not become more concerned.

Attitudes toward the Black Lives Matter movement overall have improved since 2018, when 38 percent viewed it positively and 34 percent viewed it negatively. Now, 49 percent of voters report positive views of the Black Lives Matter movement, while 33 percent view it negatively.

A small majority of voters - 52 percent - also say that they believe it is appropriate for athletes to kneel during the national anthem to protest against racial inequality, while 45 percent disagree. That's a shift since a similar poll question in 2018, which found that 43 percent called such protests appropriate and 54 percent called them inappropriate.

The flip in public opinion since 2018 on the removal of Confederate monuments from public spaces is even more dramatic. Two years ago, voters supported allowing Confederate statues to stay by nearly a 2-1 margin, 63 percent to 35 percent, although a plurality supported the idea of adding plaques to the monuments to add historical context.

Now, 51 percent say the statues should be removed, while 47 percent disagree.

However, few voters - just 10 percent - support the wholesale destruction of pro-Confederate structures after their removal. And a similarly low share - 16 percent - want those monuments to remain just as they are.

Far more popular are two more moderate options; 41 percent say the statues should be removed from public spaces and placed in museums, while 31 percent support keeping the monuments where they are but adding plaques to offer historical context.

While this survey shows significant movement toward more recognition of racial discrimination and increased support for actions to address those disparities, one group is notable for the stability of its attitudes on race over the last 20 years.

While the share of those who say Black Americans are discriminated against has jumped by nearly 50 points among Democrats and about 13 points among independents since 2000, the share of Republicans saying that Black Americans experience discrimination is virtually unchanged, moving from just 23 percent two decades ago to 26 percent now.

There was no change from 2000 to now in Republicans' views of the treatment of Asian Americans, with just 12 percent then and now saying they are discriminated against.

The same is true for Republicans' views of the treatment of Hispanic Americans then and now. Just 17 percent now say that Hispanic Americans experience discrimination, while 20 percent said the same in 2000.

The lack of change on GOP voters' views on race is perhaps highlighted by another datapoint in the survey. The racial group that Republicans are most likely to believe faces discrimination - with 28 percent stating that opinion - is white Americans.
The NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll was conducted July 9-12, 2020. The margin of error for 900 registered voters is +/- 3.27 percentage points.

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American views on race relations have changed dramatically, NBC News/WSJ poll finds

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WASHINGTON - Amid a moment of national reckoning on racial issues and the mourning of one of the country's most revered civil rights leaders, new numbers from the NBC News/Wall Street Journal poll show that American voters have become significantly more aware of racial discrimination and more sympathetic to those protesting to end it, even as the country remains deeply divided over the prevalence of bigotry and its root causes.

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Popular Podcast Host Joe Rogan discussing Systemic Racism with Ben Shapiro

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Popular Podcast Host Joe Rogan discussing Systemic Racism with Ben Shapiro

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Joe Rogan and Ben Shapiro on the Current State of Race in America

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CNN President Jeff Zucker should resign from his job if he believes in critical race theory and its arguments about white privilege, Fox News host Tucker Carlson argued Tuesday.

The " Tucker Carlson Tonight" host devoted the opening segment of his program to the reaction that followed President Trump's announcement last week halting critical race theory training for federal employees.

"White privilege is very real, they're telling you. It is time for a 'reckoning on race relations,'" Carlson said during his monologue. "You hear that all the time, but at some point, you've got to wonder why any of these people, the most privileged people in America, still have their jobs. If they meant what they were saying, why haven't they resigned and given their highly-paid gigs to oppressed people?
TRUMP ENDS 'CRITICAL RACE THEORY' TRAINING FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES, CALLS IT A 'SICKNESS'
"That's a very good question," the host continued. "It's the core question and someone ought to ask Jeff Zucker about that some time. Zucker is the head of CNN, he's a graduate of Harvard University. He's been in television his entire adult life. Jeff Zucker is the embodiment of privilege if there ever was one. According to critical race theory, the theory that he espouses and defends, Jeff Zucker got his job precisely because of systemic racism. So why does he still have it? How can he bear to hold that job?

"Needless to say, Jeff Zucker has no plans to resign. Instead, according to sources, he ordered his minions to attack this show for the crime of criticizing critical theory," Carlson went on. "And, over the weekend, the most dutiful ones did just that."

Carlson then played a clip of CNN media analyst Brian Stelter discussing Trump's order on his Sunday show "Reliable Sources" and noting that Carlson "gets results."
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"They're children. They do what they're told," Carlson responded. "This morning, we are told, Jeff Zucker instructed the entire CNN news operation to keep up the attacks on this show, which is fine. We can't control it. Good luck with that, go crazy. But as long as Jeff Zucker holds onto his own job, which, according to their own talking points, is the ill-gotten fruit of White privilege and systemic racism, we will know for certain they do not mean a single word of what they are saying because of course they don't mean it.

"They never did," he added. "Meanwhile, we are learning how deeply this poison has penetrated into the federal agencies."

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Tucker Carlson blasts critical race theory advocates, asks 'Why haven't they resigned?'

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CNN President Jeff Zucker should resign from his job if he believes in critical race theory and its arguments about white privilege, Fox News host Tucker Carlson argued Tuesday. The " Tucker Carlson Tonight" host devoted the opening segment of his program to the reaction that followed President Trump's announcement last week halting critical race theory training for federal employees.

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Popular Twitter Response Condemning Critical Race Theory and criticizing members of opposing political ideology.

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Popular Twitter Response Condemning Critical Race Theory and criticizing members of opposing political ideology.

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If you believe in Critical Race Theory you are a racist. Democrats believe in Critical Race Theory therefore embracing their slave owning roots.
-Charlie Kirk, Founder of Turning Point USA

Source: https://twitter.com/charliekirk11/status/1302319430387470336

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'Debunking' viral video on 'Systemic Racism' by Conservative Pundit Ben Shapiro

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'Debunking' viral video on 'Systemic Racism' by Conservative Pundit Ben Shapiro

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Ben Shapiro DEBUNKS Viral 'Systemic Racism Explained' Video