CATCHING MAGA HELL IN DENVER: WHO IS TIM HERNANDEZ
In a move that has left many scratching their heads, Tim Hernández, the man who inspired student protests at Denver Public Schools last spring, has been appointed to the Colorado House of Representatives. It seems that the vacancy committee was impressed with Hernández's ability to rile up a crowd and thought he would be the perfect fit for the job.
Hernández, a former teacher who taught a Mexican-American studies course in the Tucson Unified School District, is no stranger to controversy. His course was banned in 2010, which led to mass protests by students and a lawsuit that eventually resulted in the course being reinstated. It's safe to say that Hernández knows how to make a scene.
But what does this mean for House District 3 in Colorado? Well, for starters, Hernández will be the first Latino legislator to represent the district. This is a huge milestone for the community and a step in the right direction for diversity in politics. However, some are worried that Hernández's antics may overshadow his ability to get things done.
When asked about his plans for the district, Hernández replied, "I plan on bringing some much-needed humor to the Capitol. Let's face it, politics can be pretty dry. I think it's time we inject some laughter into the mix." While this may sound like a good idea in theory, some are worried that Hernández's jokes may fall flat.
One thing is for sure, though - Hernández is not afraid to speak his mind. When asked about his thoughts on the current state of politics, he replied, "It's a mess, but at least it's an entertaining mess. I mean, have you seen some of the things these politicians say? It's like they're trying to be comedians." While this may be true, some are worried that Hernández's lack of filter may get him into trouble.
Only time will tell what kind of legislator Tim Hernández will be. Will he be a force for change or a source of entertainment? One thing is for sure - he'll definitely keep things interesting.
THE DEFT DIVE
FROM BING AI
Tim Hernández, the Denver State Representative for House District 4:
- - Tim Hernández is a teacher, community organizer, and activist who was elected to the Colorado House of Representatives in August 2023 by a vacancy committee of Democrats. He replaced Serena Gonzales-Gutierrez, who was elected to the Denver City Council in April 2023¹².
- - Tim Hernández is a native of Denver's Northside, where he grew up in his aunt's basement. He graduated from North High School and attended the University of Colorado Boulder, where he earned a degree in ethnic studies and education³⁴.
- - Tim Hernández taught ethnic and Chicano studies at North High School for two years, where he became a popular and influential teacher among his students, especially those of color. He organized several community events and projects for his students, such as poetry readings, food drives, and a book publication⁵⁶.
- - Tim Hernández was controversially dismissed from North High School in May 2022, after his contract was not renewed by the school administration. He claimed that he was retaliated against for challenging the principal on issues of equity and anti-racism. He also joined a student walkout in support of him, which led to his administrative leave⁷⁸.
- - Tim Hernández moved to Aurora Public Schools, where he continued to teach ethnic and Chicano studies at Aurora West College Preparatory Academy. He also ran for the vacant House District 4 seat, where he faced two other candidates: former immigration judge Cecelia Espenoza and former Greeley House representative Rochelle Galindo⁹ [^10^].
- - Tim Hernández won the House District 4 seat with a majority of votes on the first ballot of the vacancy committee. He said he was proud to represent the Northside and Westside communities of Denver, and that he would fight for change on issues such as housing, gun violence, and education funding¹¹¹².
- - Tim Hernández has been criticized for his radical political views, which some have described as Marxist or anti-white. He has called for a "forceful cultural revolution" to dismantle white supremacy and whiteness, and has expressed support for banning assault weapons, reforming zoning laws, and increasing protections for renters¹³¹⁴. He has also faced backlash for celebrating the death of Queen Elizabeth II with his students, some of whom came from former British colonies¹⁵.
Bing, 8/28/2023
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- (3) Denver Democrats pick Tim Hernández to fill vacant House District 4 seat. https://coloradonewsline.com/briefs/tim-hernandez-chosen-to-represent-house-district-4-next-year-in-legislature/.
- (4) Community organizer Tim Hernández selected to serve as Denver's House .... https://denverite.com/2023/08/26/tim-hernandez-selected-denver-house-district-4-state-representative/.
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- (7) Tim Z. Hernandez - Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Tim_Z._Hernandez.
- (8) Tim Z. Hernandez - The University of Texas at El Paso. https://www.utep.edu/liberalarts/creative-writing/people/tim-z-hernandez.html.
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- (13) Denver students, parents protest after beloved Latino teacher's .... https://www.denverpost.com/2022/05/12/tim-hernandez-north-high-school-denver/.
- (14) North High School teacher Tim Hernández put on leave after joining .... https://www.denverpost.com/2022/05/13/tim-hernandez-north-high-administrative-leave/.
- (15) Too much untold in Netflix’s Florida Gators football documentary - MSN. https://www.msn.com/en-us/sports/ncaafb/too-much-untold-in-netflix-s-florida-gators-football-documentary/ar-AA1fGo9j.