Nebraska’s New Governor Jim Pillen is Opponent of Critical Race Theory

There are some bright spots in the 2022 midterms if you look for them.The College Fix reports:

University of Nebraska CRT opponent wins governor’s raceAn outspoken opponent of critical race theory and a regent for the University of Nebraska system is now the new governor of the state.Republican Jim Pillen won his governor’s race on Tuesday night.Pillen is currently a regent for the state’s public university system and in that role he attempted to stop CRT from spreading through the classroom.Pillen (pictured) introduced a resolution in 2021 to oppose CRT within the system, but lost in his efforts 5-3.The governor-elect made CRT one of his key issues in the election. “Critical Race Theory should not be taught in our K-12 schools, and it shouldn’t ever be forced on a student at the University of Nebraska,” he wrote on his campaign website, along with the text of the resolution he authored.The resolution stated in part:

Critical Race Theory does not promote inclusive and honest dialogue and education on campus and … proponents seek to silence opposing views and disparage important American ideals. … Regents of the University of Nebraska oppose any imposition of Critical Race Theory in curriculum.

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Here’s one of his campaign ads addressing the issue.

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Tags: 2022 Elections, College Insurrection, Critical Race Theory, Education, Nebraska

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