What to know: Some opposed to the Texan ban on the teaching of state-sponsored racism claim that critical race theory isn’t even taught in Texas public schools.
The TPPF take: Critical race theory is taught in public schools throughout Texas. Here’s one example.
“As a high school debate coach, I’ve watched critical race theory crush the souls of students for years,” says TPPF’s Roy Maynard. “When it began to creep into the honored and honorable academic pursuit of policy (CX) debate, it lowered standards, created division and sundered relationships.”
For more on CRT in public schools, click here.
Still Dangerous
What to know: Mexican President Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador (AMLO) lost some power in last weekend’s election, but he’s still at the head of the government.
The TPPF take: AMLO is known for releasing convicted drug traffickers and criminals.
“The Mexican government allows Sinaloa-based organized crime leaders to operate freely within its borders,” notes TPPF’s Josh Jones. “It is as if the Mexican political establishment is motivated by something other than the well-being of its citizens, or even the global ‘suspicion, jokes, and memes’ that so concern the Mexican president.”
For more on Mexico, click here.
Disappointing
What to know: The May jobs report shows that hiring numbers fell short of expectations.
The TPPF take: The Biden administration’s policies are making things worse.
“Unemployment ‘bonuses’ are keeping people out of the work force and slowing the recovery,” says TPPF’s E.J. Antoni. “While the labor market is improving, the rate of improvement has slowed considerably.”
For more on the May jobs report, click here.