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OHIO GOP WAS STOPPED FOR NOW BUT SAY GOODBYE TO PUBLIC EDUCATION

 

OHIO GOP WAS STOPPED FOR NOW BUT SAY GOODBYE TO PUBLIC EDUCATION

In a shocking turn of events, it has been revealed that Ohio Senate Republicans were working tirelessly to dismantle public education in favor of private, religious schools. Their plan was to completely devastate public education in America, leaving only the wealthy and privileged with access to quality schooling.

But fear not, dear readers, for we have defeated them — at least for now. SB 83, part of a larger right-wing goal seeking to muzzle any and all education about structural oppression, has been stopped dead in its tracks.

It's no secret that conservatives love to talk about "school choice." But what they really want is the end of public education for the poor and disfavored minorities like LGBT people. It's a classic case of "the haves" vs. "the have-nots."

But let's take a moment to appreciate the sheer audacity of their plan. Destroying public education? That's like burning down your own house because you don't like the wallpaper. It's like cutting off your nose to spite your face. It's like...well, you get the picture.

And let's not forget the irony of their plan. Republicans, who claim to be all about small government and individual freedom, were trying to force their own agenda on the American people. It's almost as if they don't understand the meaning of the word "freedom."

But we won't let them get away with it. We'll fight tooth and nail to protect public education, because we know that education is the key to a better future. And besides, who wants to live in a world where only the rich get to learn how to read?

So here's to defeating the GOP's plan to destroy public education in Ohio. Let's keep fighting the good fight, because when it comes to education, we're all in this together.

GOP Planned to Destroy Public Education in Ohio. We Defeated Them — for Now. | Truthout https://truthout.org/articles/gop-planned-to-destroy-public-education-in-ohio-we-defeated-them-for-now/ 

Ohio Senate Republicans working to dismantle public education in favor of private, religious schools - Ohio Capital Journal https://ohiocapitaljournal.com/2023/06/13/ohio-senate-republicans-working-to-dismantle-public-education-in-favor-of-private-religious-schools/ 

Analysis: Ohio GOP launches a power grab over public education. They're likely to succeed | WVXU https://www.wvxu.org/politics/2022-11-18/analysis-ohio-gop-legislature-power-grab-control-public-education 

The Republican Plan To Devastate Public Education in America | The New Republic https://newrepublic.com/article/167375/republican-plan-devastate-public-education-america