| Updated: 1:08 p.m.
When it seemed like rationality and reason might actually prevail at the Utah Capitol, the hysteria took hold and Republican legislative leaders are hellbent over “critical race theory” in Utah schools — even though it never has been taught in Utah schools.
If you’re not sure what critical race theory is, you’re not alone. Neither does the Utah Legislature or the hundreds of angry conservative moms convinced their kids will end up in Antifa.
In essence, critical race theory is a way to dig down to the foundation of our history and social structures and analyze the very real role race — and racism — has played and continues to play in our society. It’s been around for five decades and is taught in colleges but — as a reminder — is not taught in Utah public schools.