The Big Lie

The big lie has been an established part of history for generations. We know it, talk about it, but we don’t know what it really means. Hitler used it in a very manipulative way by maligning the news sources of the day and instilling distrust between the population and the news media (sound familiar?). Trump is doing the same thing with the press and with the latest problems he has discussing the election or anything that frankly annoys him. By himself, he’s not dangerous. But throw in reputable sources — or sources deemed reputable by many — Clarence Thomas and Ginni Thomas. How do you fight against the big lie? With education. Guess what’s also happening right now?

77% of Texas teachers in Texas want to quit. It’s not just Texas. The culture wars are real and are having a devastating impact across the nation down into the PTA rooms. As they are lying to your face, America, the Trump party is also systematically dismantling the tools you need to keep common conversation and shared knowledge flowing. Education is power, and we need to understand that as a community and give it the priority it deserves.