The Critical Race Theory Boogeyman

Ron DeSantis said it “teach[es] kids to hate our country” and targets kids “as young as kindergarten.” Yet, the Chicago Teachers Union has called it a form of “teach[ing] truth.” The American Civil Liberties Union has called the bans of it a “supress[ion] of free speech.” Some people fear it, others laud it, and many aren’t sure it's even happening. That’s right, it’s critical race theory. Since January 2021, 44 states have taken some kind of action either banning or effectively banning critical race theory (CRT) from being taught K-12, spearheaded by groups such as the Moms for Liberty who staged protests nationwide. With all of the controversy that critical race theory has created, it’s become increasingly important to know what it is and more importantly, if it violates people’s constitutional rights.