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Mitch McConnell: We should be strengthening the teaching of American history and civics in our schools, not divisive, radical, and…

On the recordJuly 5, 2021
We should be strengthening the teaching of American history and civics in our schools, not divisive, radical, and utterly debunked propaganda that uses lies about our founding to divide us and teaches kids that the color of our skin defines them.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky
Source
msnbc.com

Editor's note · Context

Mitch McConnell criticizes the teaching of critical race theory and The 1619 Project in schools.

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