critical race theory

Kentucky's Republican-led legislature wrapped up the 60-day lawmaking session with a flurry of last-minute activity

It’s crunch time at the Kentucky Legislature. Lawmakers have just a few days left to pass last-minute bills, finalize a new two-year budget and override vetoes issued by Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear.

Supporters of the legislation say anti-racist initiatives in schools make white students feel guilty, and promote a “victimhood” mindset among students of color. Some say it even amounts to leftist indoctrination. But some Black students, and their parents, are worried these bills threaten to roll back progress.

The bill is the fourth filed in Kentucky inspired by a national movement targeting classroom discussions on race.

A bill from GOP Sen. Max Wise would direct teachers to talk about U.S. history in a certain way. Some are calling it propaganda.

Tennessee lawmakers are back in Nashville for the 2022 legislative session, which kicks off Tuesday. WPLN’s Political Reporter Blaise Gainey spoke with House Speaker Cameron Sexton about what to expect.

A Democratic state lawmaker has filed a bill to require public middle and high schools to teach the history of racism in the country.

Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell promoted COVID-19 vaccines, criticized budget proposals from the Biden administration and attacked the critical race theory academic framework in a speech Tuesday in western Kentucky.

Several Kentucky state lawmakers have introduced legislation to limit discussions of race in the classroom, following in the footsteps of other conservative state legislatures.

A Kentucky state lawmaker has proposed a measure that would make schools subject to fines and teachers subject to discipline if they talk about systemic…