Louisiana Republican Party wants to ban college study of diversity, equity, inclusion

[riversedge]

I really do wonder if people realize how dangerous these actions by the Repugs are.



Louisiana Republican Party wants to ban college study of diversity, equity, inclusion
Classes examining 'inglorious aspects' of U.S. history too divisive, resolution says


https://www.nola.com/news/politics/louisiana-republican-party-pushes-ban-on-diversity-studies/article_80c692e2-da1a-11ed-b431-77c4585ca99f.html

By JAMES FINN | Staff writer Apr 15, 2023


Louisiana Republican Party Chairman Louis Gurvich speaks during the Louisiana GOP Unity Rally at the Pontchartrain Center in Kenner on Oct. 5, 2019. The state party asked Louisiana lawmakers on Saturday, April 15, 2022, to forbid the study of racism at colleges and universities, arguing that classes examining "inglorious aspects" of United States history are too divisive.
STAFF FILE PHOTO BY SOPHIA GERMER


Louisiana Republican Party officials want state lawmakers to forbid the study of racism at colleges and universities, arguing in a resolution approved Saturday that classes examining "inglorious aspects" of United States history are too divisive.

The resolution, passed by voice vote with no discernible dissent at the state party's quarterly meeting in Baton Rouge, asks the Legislature to pass laws removing diversity, equity and inclusion departments and agencies "within any institution of higher learning within the state." Without citing evidence, the resolution asserts that these programs have bloated budgets and inflamed political tensions on campuses.

The move comes amid efforts by Republican lawmakers nationwide to exert more control over educational materials and curricula, including books containing LGBTQ+ themes and classes about racism. They hope the effort will endear them to the GOP’s grassroots base as the party recovers from its 2022 midterm losses and prepares for the 2024 presidential election.
Aligned with Trump

The Louisiana GOP chapter has remained mostly aligned with the national party's far-right factions, rallying in support of former President Donald Trump ahead of his arrest this month and endorsing Trump acolyte Jeff Landry, the state attorney general, for governor. That stance has repeatedly stirred controversy for local party leaders........................................

[RKP5637]

1. They really are now "The American Domestic Terrorist Party." I just do not think

enough Americans are paying attention to what is going on. These are all fascist moves. I seriously often wonder how many Americans paid attention in history class. They seem so DUH!

[J_William_Ryan]

2. Diversity, equity, and inclusion,

the three things that frighten conservatives the most, the consequence of white grievance politics and racist replacement theory.

[bucolic_frolic]

3. Does that mean Republicans can be excluded as well?

[3catwoman3]

4. So why go to college...

…at all?

[FloridaBlues]

5. All these red states are mimicking each other in laws. Crazy !

[world wide wally]

6. How about a class called "US Ignorance 101" ?

[sakabatou]

7. Repukes wanting to whitewash US history again.