Trump’s second term education appointments, including Linda McMahon and potentially Pete Hegseth, signal a move towards a Christian nationalist agenda in education. This involves efforts such as pushing Christian curriculum into public schools, as seen in Texas, and diverting public funds to religious schools, as in Arizona. Simultaneously, figures like Oklahoma’s Ryan Walters are using their positions to promote partisan views and suppress dissent, further undermining secular education. The overall strategy appears to be a multi-pronged attack aiming to dismantle public education and replace it with a system reinforcing far-right ideologies.
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President-elect Trump has proposed eliminating the Department of Education, returning education control to the states. This plan, part of his 10-point education agenda, includes promoting Christian Nationalism, attacking teachers’ unions, and diverting public funds to private schools. Trump also intends to target diversity, equity, and inclusion programs through the Department of Justice, potentially harming Black and brown communities by hindering access to student debt relief, Pell Grants, and protections against discrimination. While Congress likely won’t vote to eliminate the Department of Education, Trump could significantly weaken it through executive actions, shifting the responsibility and burden of education funding to individual states.
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Jason Yates, the former CEO of My Faith Votes, a non-profit organization dedicated to mobilizing the evangelical community in support of Donald Trump, has been charged with possessing child pornography. This is not Yates’s first brush with the law; he previously faced a similar conviction. The irony of his situation is undeniable.
Yates, a vocal opponent of what he calls “sexually deviant” messages aimed at children, especially those sympathetic to the LGBTQ+ community, penned an op-ed for the conservative outlet *The Washington Times* just weeks before his arrest. In this article, he urged Christians to take a stand against what he perceived as a morally corrupting secular culture.… Continue reading
It is truly mind-boggling to witness the audacity and shamelessness of Donald Trump as he flip-flops on his association with Project 2025. Just a month ago, he adamantly declared that he had no idea what Project 2025 even was, distancing himself from the controversial agenda with an 8% approval rating. And yet here we are, on the brink of the election, with Trump proudly announcing that the author of Project 2025 will be “coming on board” if he is re-elected. The blatant lies and deceit are staggering, but sadly not surprising coming from a man who has built his entire political career on falsehoods and manipulations.… Continue reading
As I sit here reflecting on the tragic news of a Japanese student, only 10 years old, losing their life after a senseless stabbing in China, I am overcome with a mix of sadness, anger, and disbelief. How could someone be so cowardly as to harm a defenseless child, especially as a grown adult? The suspect, a 44-year-old man with a history of damaging public infrastructure and no fixed employment, claims that he acted alone and that it was an incidental incident. The police have yet to reveal the motivation behind this heinous act, leaving many unanswered questions lingering in the air.… Continue reading
The notion of Trump backers talking up a possible civil war is both disturbing and laughable at the same time. The idea that these self-proclaimed patriots, who can’t even manage a brisk walk around the block without winding up in the ER, could organize themselves into some sort of formidable force is simply comical. Their tough talk about storming the Capitol and taking power by force is nothing more than a delusional fantasy.
It’s almost comical how they throw around terms like “civil war” and “revolution” as if they are living in some sort of Hollywood action movie. The reality is that the vast majority of these so-called patriots are all bark and no bite.… Continue reading
It is truly alarming to hear President Joe Biden sounding the alarm about Project 2025 potentially destroying America. After delving into the details of this extreme right-wing agenda outlined by the Heritage Foundation, it becomes clear that the implications are dire. Turning a biblical worldview into federal law, pushing Christian nationalist ideals, restricting reproductive rights, targeting LGBTQ rights, denying climate change, reforming immigration policies, and impacting education are just some of the elements of Project 2025 that could fundamentally change the fabric of our society.
The thought that Project 2025 could come to fruition under another Republican administration, especially if led by the likes of Donald Trump, is deeply troubling.… Continue reading
As I reflect on the recent news about the French far-right candidate dropping out after a picture emerged of her wearing a Nazi cap, I can’t help but feel a mix of shock and disappointment. It is truly disheartening to see individuals in positions of power openly embracing and glorifying such hateful ideologies. The fact that this individual thought it was acceptable to wear such a symbol speaks volumes about the normalization of extremist views in our society.
The reactions to this incident highlight a broader issue of rising nationalism and far-right extremism that seems to be gaining ground worldwide. It is alarming to witness the lack of accountability and the audacity of political figures who openly showcase their allegiance to ideologies that have caused immeasurable harm and suffering throughout history.… Continue reading
John Kerry’s recent warning about Project 2025 has sent shockwaves through the political sphere. The implications of this project, if enacted, are truly catastrophic. It’s not just a matter of political differences or policy disagreements; it’s a fundamental threat to our democracy and way of life. The sheer audacity and malevolence behind Project 2025 is truly terrifying.
This project, outlined in meticulous detail, is a roadmap to an authoritarian, fascist state with Christian nationalist undertones. The implications are clear – the erosion of civil liberties, the suppression of dissent, and the consolidation of power in the hands of the few. It’s a chilling reminder of how fragile our democracy truly is and how easily it can be subverted by those with nefarious intentions.… Continue reading
As I sit back and read about the thousands of people signing a Christian petition demanding Samuel Alito to resign, I can’t help but feel a sense of frustration and resignation. The idea that a mere petition can compel a Supreme Court Justice to step down seems almost laughable in the face of the lifetime appointments that they hold. Alito, like many others in his position, seems invincible to such attempts at accountability.
The calls for Alito’s resignation are not unfounded either. His recorded statements have been criticized for distorting Christianity, violating the separation of church and state, and endorsing Christian nationalism.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker 
Matt Underwood