What if we just taught the facts of race injustice?

Tuesday, July 13

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We don't need critical race theory to teach about racial injustice

Good morning. Let's get right into it.

Critical Race Theory has been the angry talk of the town and we have one more item for you to consider. Then we bring you something from a mother who will have to watch from home while her daughter competes in the Olympics.

We just need facts

As someone who has taught about the origins of our government and the melancholy history of racism in America associated with our beginnings as a nation, I have been baffled by the discussions that are taking place around an arcane academic construct known as critical race theory. A preposterous idea has gained currency that in order to address the problems of slavery and race in America you must embrace critical race theory.

•	We don't need critical race theory to teach about racial injustice, we just need facts

Today's editorial toon

Mike Thomson, USA TODAY

USA TODAY

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Even Olympians need their moms

As a parent, seeing my child's dreams come true by making the U.S. Olympic team is true happiness and a huge breath of fresh air. We had a family celebratory dinner to celebrate Lynna, but then came the shock.

Tokyo has banned all spectators from attending the Olympic games due to a state of emergency with the continued pandemic. This ban means athletes must attend the games with only part of their teams that helped them to get there.

•	My daughter will have to compete in Tokyo alone

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