AFT Counsel Hooks House GOP with Sharp Rebuttal - No Fishy Business Here!
In a recent hearing of the House Oversight Committee’s Select Subcommittee on the Pandemic, Rep. Jim Jordan (R-OH) had a bone to pick with Randi Weingarten, the president of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT). Jordan accused Weingarten of being an "extremist" politician who wants to ban books, undermine teachers, and prevent parents from having a say in their children's curriculum. Now, I don't know about you, but banning books and undermining teachers sounds like a very "extreme" MAGA agenda to me. It sounds more like a typical Tuesday for Jordan and his cronies in the Holy MAGA Tribunal Inquisition. But let's give credit where credit is due. Weingarten has been working tirelessly to keep students safe and engaged during the COVID-19 pandemic. Meanwhile, Jordan has been pushing baseless election fraud claims, spreading misinformation about vaccines and masks, and supporting former President Trump's violent insurrection on January 6th. It's clear who the real extremist is here. Hint: it's not Weingarten. Weingarten has been advocating for more funding, resources, and support for schools to reopen safely and equitably. She's been fighting for a curriculum that reflects the rich diversity of America's students and prepares them for a complex and changing world. She's been denouncing racism, sexism, homophobia, and other forms of oppression. Jordan, on the other hand, seems more interested in promoting censorship, propaganda, and conspiracy theories. Maybe he should stick to wrestling singlets and leave education policy to the professionals. In conclusion, the real culture war in education is not between teachers and parents, or between liberals and conservatives. It's between those who value education as a public good that fosters democracy, diversity, and dialogue, and those who view it as a private commodity that serves their own agenda. So let's stand with Weingarten against Jordan's MAGA inquisition. And let's hope that Jordan can find a new hobby that doesn't involve attacking teachers and students. Maybe he could take up knitting?
Teachers union slams House GOP over ‘fishing expedition’ - POLITICO https://www.politico.com/news/2023/05/05/teachers-union-house-gop-00095596
