The State Department, EPA, and VA are moving forward with critical race theory trainings—in violation of a presidential order.
— Christopher F. Rufo (@realchrisrufo) September 21, 2020
The agencies are pressuring staff to denounce their "white privilege," become "co-resistors" against "systemic racism," and sign "equity pledges."
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To begin, the State Department tells employees to provide "emotional validation" for the George Floyd riots, which were caused by "cumulative grief." They specify that "looting" is "not endorsed," but rationalize it as an action of "the child who is not embraced by the village." pic.twitter.com/pAV4xSbjfD
— Christopher F. Rufo (@realchrisrufo) September 21, 2020
In another lesson, employees are told to watch a video called "The Psychology of Black Hair," which claims that they "live in societies that value whiteness" and that "the histories of slavery, colonialism, and discrimination are weaved into our understanding of Black hair." pic.twitter.com/P9h9KGoCo4
— Christopher F. Rufo (@realchrisrufo) September 21, 2020
PART 2: ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION AGENCY
— Christopher F. Rufo (@realchrisrufo) September 21, 2020
The EPA is hosting a seminar on "Race, Resilience, and the Role of Being an Ally." They will teach "allyship, anti-racism, white fragility, microaggressions, white privilege, and systemic racism"—the key terms of critical race theory. pic.twitter.com/H311sTnQmM
CONCLUSION
— Christopher F. Rufo (@realchrisrufo) September 21, 2020
This is a grave violation of a presidential order—and threatens to undermine our democratic system. Scholars at @ClaremontInst and elsewhere have long warned about the administrative state becoming an unconstitutional "fourth branch of government." It must be stopped.
I have full confidence that @RussVought45 will shut down these trainings immediately. He is a fighter for the rule of law and will not tolerate open insubordination against the President.
— Christopher F. Rufo (@realchrisrufo) September 21, 2020
So, remember, kids: pic.twitter.com/i1XhOMhROW
