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Iowa vs. Critical Race Theory

Posted on March 9, 2021 by The Political Hat

     New Hampshire and West Virginia have already been noted for having bills to prohibit the state from teaching “divisive concepts” in the form of “diversity training” according to Critical Race Theory. Iowa has also joined in this fight.  House Study … Continue reading →

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West Virginia vs. Critical Race Theory

Posted on March 2, 2021 by The Political Hat

     West Virginia has joined New Hampshire in seeing a bill introduced to ban the state from promoting “divisive concepts”. House Bill 2595 prohibits race or sex stereotyping or scapegoating, and to not allow funds for promoting the same: It shall … Continue reading →

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New Hampshire vs. Critical Race Theory

Posted on February 22, 2021 by The Political Hat

     The teaching of Critical Race Theory and the Struggle Sessions of “diversity training” have been pushed by both the Federal government and state governments. Now, however, the state of New Hampshire is poised to ban this discriminatory and wicked ideology … Continue reading →

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Illinois Public Schools Going Woke

Posted on February 8, 2021 by The Political Hat

     Illinois is poised to enact “Culturally Responsive Teaching and Leading Standards” and trash old standards which were focused on actual leaning. “[GOP Rep. Steven] Reick pointed specifically to a portion of the new standards that call on teachers to ‘understand … Continue reading →

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Witches and Warlocks and Pumpkin Possums!

Posted on January 12, 2021 by The Political Hat

     If Alex Jones thinks you are a crazy conspiracy nutter… you might want to reexamine your life. "Witches and Warlocks and Pumpkin Po(p)ssums!" pic.twitter.com/7F2dwiuvSP — Political Hat Blog (@PoliticHatBlog) January 11, 2021

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The “Election Aftermath”… Aftermath

Posted on January 8, 2021 by The Political Hat

     Nearly two months ago I posted a belated look at the aftermath of the November 2020 election.   I described it as “surprisingly chill” because despite Biden having won, most people were ready to move on and deal with the … Continue reading →

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Missouri vs. The Gaia Cult

Posted on December 8, 2020 by The Political Hat

     In the footsteps states like Ohio and Florida, Missouri is considering a bill to ban “nature rights”. “Nature rights” are legal constructions by which “nature” (including rivers, plants, rocks, &c.) has legal rights and can by human proxies who act … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Playing With Words: Guns; Voting; Gender

Posted on December 3, 2020 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: What Are Words For?      First, a little mood music: missing persons … Continue reading →

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Belated And Surprisingly Chill Election Aftermath—Despite The Cries Of A “Coup”

Posted on November 21, 2020 by The Political Hat

     So, despite being fairly accurate in midterms, but after overestimating Republican chances in 2012 and underestimating Republican chances in 2016, how did your humble author do in 2020? Fairly well. And no, there is no “coup”, either from the “Deep … Continue reading →

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Crying Wolf Over Fraud

Posted on November 6, 2020 by The Political Hat

     Election fraud happens. Electoral shenanigans are pretty much expected, and it has been said for decades now that a candidate not only has to win but win above the “margin of fraud”. The problem in tackling this is that there … Continue reading →

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