She really named her book this.
We teach them honest history and the importance of pluralism in America, and those attacks are why I had to write this book ... I warn about the dangers of these attacks on knowledge and pluralism ...
Yup, that's American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten.
Here's how the book is advertised on Amazon:
Attacks on schools and teachers have long been a hallmark of fascist regimes: Throughout history, as many dictators rose to power they began banning books and controlling curriculum. Fascists fear teachers because teachers foster an educated and empowered population that can see past propaganda and scare tactics. Fascists fear teachers because they teach young people how to think for themselves.
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Drawing on history, stories from teachers on the front lines, and decades of experience with America's public schools, Weingarten argues that teaching students to think critically is the key to defeating would-be dictators.
There is no answer in the description for why Weingarten took this moment of history to release a book on fascism and education.
Was there a certain politician she had in mind when she penned this?
As you may have noticed, Weingarten specifically says her opponents "undermine pluralism":
Is Weingarten actually addressing the small fringe of people who want to teach a narrow, forced view of history ... say, like woke teachers who determine whether history was good or evil based on people's skin color?
Or does Weingarten simply think you're fascist if you vote Republican?
At any rate, her book design is certainly interesting ...
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I'll leave you with the comments on her YouTube video:
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