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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.
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Annie Barker, Deseret News
Despite a push from some Utah Republicans to ban the teaching of critical race theory in state schools, Gov. Spencer Cox did not include the issue in his call for a special session of the state Legislature set for Wednesday.
The governor also decided to pass for now on giving lawmakers an early chance at declaring Utah a “Second Amendment sanctuary,” which would allow the state to oppose federal gun control measures state lawmakers believe violate the right to bear arms.
The governor decided to not include the two issues on Wednesday’s special session agenda because he said they “would benefit from more time, thought, dialogue and input.”
SALT LAKE CITY Despite a push from some Utah Republicans to ban the teaching of critical race theory in state schools, Gov. Spencer Cox did not include the issue in his call for a special session of the state Legislature set for Wednesday.
The governor also decided to pass for now on giving lawmakers an early chance at declaring Utah a Second Amendment sanctuary, which would allow the state to oppose federal gun control measures state lawmakers believe violate the right to bear arms.
The governor decided to not include the two issues on Wednesday s special session agenda because he said they would benefit from more time, thought, dialogue and input.