All articles tagged with #state objections
Originally Published 4 months ago — by NPR
President Trump has been discussing deploying the National Guard to various cities despite legal uncertainties, potentially using controversial methods like federalization or the Insurrection Act, which could lead to legal battles and Supreme Court involvement, especially if troops are sent without state consent.
Originally Published 2 years ago — by Tampa Bay Times
Florida rejected an Advanced Placement course on African American Studies, citing objections to concepts such as reparations, the Black Lives Matter movement, and "queer theory." However, internal state comments reveal that reviewers also objected to the accurate portrayal of slavery and the plight of African Americans throughout history. The state raised concerns about presenting a one-sided view and not including opposing viewpoints, despite the fact that there is no other perspective on slavery in African American studies. These objections reflect Florida's broader restrictions on teaching about racism and history, as part of Governor Ron DeSantis' efforts to combat what he calls "wokeism" and "liberal indoctrination" in schools. Critics argue that the objections amount to historical distortion and whitewashing.