A Reuters poll found that even among Americans who said they were informed about 'critical race theory,' few could correctly answer true or false questions about it.
A recent school board meeting in a wealthy suburb of Washington, D.C., erupted into pandemonium.
[SPEAKER]: "You're teaching children to hate others because of their skin color!" At meetings and protests across the country, conservative activists are accusing schools of teaching critical race theory, a once-obscure academic concept that has sparked demonstrations and classroom bans in some states.
But a Reuters/Ipsos poll out Thursday found that very few Americans know what CRT is.
And many who claim to be familiar with it in fact embrace a variety of misconceptions and falsehoods circulating among conservative media.
[CRT OPPONENT]: "When I heard that teachers and students were having critical race theory shoved down their throats and young white kids were being told that there was something wrong with them because of the color of their skin, I became very concerned." For example: the Reuters poll found that 22 percent of those who said they were familiar with critical race theory said they thought CRT is taught in most high schools.
It's not.
It's mostly a subject for scholars.
Thirty-three percent of respondents said they believe CRT “says that white people are inherently bad or evil” or that “discriminating against white people is the only way to achieve equality.” It does not.
Critical race theory asserts that racism is woven into the U.S. legal system and ingrained in its primary institutions creating an uneven playing field for non-white Americans.
[CRT SUPPORTER]: "We need critical race theory, because we need real history." Among respondents who said they were familiar with CRT, only 5% correctly answered all seven true-false questions that the poll asked about the history and teachings of critical race theory.
Only 32% correctly answered more than four of the seven questions.
Despite the misconceptions and misinformation about CRT, a majority of Americans want slavery and its legacy taught in high school.
Seventy-three percent of American adults say they support teaching students learning about racism and its impact on the country.
US Consumer Confidence , Shaken Amid High Prices , and Lingering Recession Fears.
'The Independent' reports that consumer
confidence in the United States continues to
hold steady despite high prices and declining
optimism regarding the short-term future.
'The Independent' reports that consumer
confidence in the United States continues to
hold steady despite high prices and declining
optimism regarding the short-term future.
On March 26, the Conference Board research group
released its consumer confidence index, which
measures Americans' outlook for the next six months.
The index tracking consumer
confidence fell to 104.7 in March
from a revised 104.8 in February.
The index measuring short-term expectations
for income, business and the overall job
market fell to 73.8 from 76.3 last month.
'The Independent' reports that
any number below 80 could signal
the potential for a recession.
At the same time, consumers'
view of current conditions improved
to 151 from 147.6 last month.
The month before, consumers'
optimism regarding current
conditions had been at 154.9.
Economists pay close attention to consumer
spending as it accounts for approximately
70% of the United States' economic activity.
Last month, the Conference Board's
index saw larger declines, falling from
106.7 from a revised 110.9 in January.
At the time, economists had forecast
that the index was going to stay
steady from January to February.
The index tracking short-term
expectations fell from 81.5
in January to 79.8.
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Biden Forgives $6 Billion in Student Debt , for Public Service Workers.
On March 21, the Biden administration canceled nearly $6 billion in student loans for approximately 80,000 public service workers, NPR reports.
Such workers include teachers,
nurses, firefighters and more.
Such workers include teachers,
nurses, firefighters and more.
Such workers include teachers,
nurses, firefighters and more.
These public service workers have
dedicated their careers to serving their
communities, but because of past
administrative failures, never got the
relief they were entitled to under the law, President Joe Biden, via statement.
Because of the fixes my administration
has made, we have now canceled student
debt for over 870,000 public service workers —
compared to only about 7,000 public
service borrowers ever receiving
forgiveness prior to my administration, President Joe Biden, via statement.
Those who are eligible for this round of student
loan forgiveness will receive an email next week.
Thousands more who are enrolled in the
Public Service Loan Forgiveness program
will receive emails "if they are within two years
of having their debt forgiven," NPR reports. .
The announcement comes as the president travels the country to campaign for reelection.
From day one of my administration, I promised
to fix broken student loan programs and make
sure higher education is a ticket to the
middle class, not a barrier to opportunity, President Joe Biden, via statement.
I won't back down from using every
tool at my disposal to deliver student debt
relief to more Americans, and build an
economy from the middle out and bottom up, President Joe Biden, via statement
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US Relations With Israel, Decline Following , UN Ceasefire Vote.
On March 25, the United Nations
Security Council passed a resolution
demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. .
On March 25, the United Nations
Security Council passed a resolution
demanding an immediate ceasefire in Gaza. .
'The Independent' reports that the resolution calling for a
truce during the month of Ramadan and the release of all
Hamas' hostages was passed by 14 nations on the council.
Relations between the U.S. and Israel have deteriorated
since Washington made the rare decision to abstain
from the vote, effectively allowing the resolution to pass.
Relations between the U.S. and Israel have deteriorated
since Washington made the rare decision to abstain
from the vote, effectively allowing the resolution to pass.
Israel's prime minister
Benjamin Netanyahyu called off a planned visit to
Washington D.C. in protest of the U.S. decision.
Israel's prime minister
Benjamin Netanyahyu called off a planned visit to
Washington D.C. in protest of the U.S. decision.
Netanyahu reportedly accused the U.S. of
"retreating," and called the new resolution , "a clear departure from the consistent U.S. position
in the Security Council since the beginning of the war.”.
Netanyahu reportedly accused the U.S. of
"retreating," and called the new resolution , "a clear departure from the consistent U.S. position
in the Security Council since the beginning of the war.”.
The U.S. decision comes after months of pressure on
the Biden administration to take action as the death toll
in Israel's offensive in Gaza has now exceeded 32,000. .
The U.S. decision comes after months of pressure on
the Biden administration to take action as the death toll
in Israel's offensive in Gaza has now exceeded 32,000. .
The decision also comes amid widespread concerns over Israel's plan to invade the Gazan city of Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinian refugees are sheltering.
The decision also comes amid widespread concerns over Israel's plan to invade the Gazan city of Rafah, where over 1 million Palestinian refugees are sheltering.
'The Independent' reports that the U.S. had
previously blocked three attempted Security Council
resolutions calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The outlet reports that the U.S. has vetoed 89 resolutions
brought before the Security Council since 1945,
over half of those resolutions were critical of Israel.
Israel Katz, Israel’s foreign minister,
said that there would be no halt
in fighting in a post on X.
The state of Israel will not
cease fire. We will destroy
Hamas and continue to fight until
the last of the hostages returns home, Israel Katz, Israel’s foreign minister, via 'The Independent'.
The state of Israel will not
cease fire. We will destroy
Hamas and continue to fight until
the last of the hostages returns home, Israel Katz, Israel’s foreign minister, via 'The Independent'
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Climate Change Impacting , Cherry Blossom Season , Around the World.
'Time' reports that cherry blossom trees around
the world are blooming earlier as a result of
increasing temperatures due to climate change.
According to Daisuke Sasano, a climate risk management officer , at the Japan Meteorological Agency, the average bloom date, has moved up 1.2 days per decade since 1953.
Cherry trees, known as sakura in Japan, had an
average starting bloom date of March 29 between
1961 and 1990, according to Sasano's research.
Between 1991 and 2020,
the data showed that the
average moved up to March 24. .
In 2023, the starting bloom
date in Tokyo was March 14. .
The fact that Tokyo
recorded the earliest
start date is due to global
warming, compounded
with urbanization, Daisuke Sasano, Climate risk management officer, via 'Time'.
'Time' reports that the warmer-than-normal temperatures
were recorded all around the world this winter,
with January coming in as the hottest ever on record.
Spring is most definitely starting
earlier than when you were a kid—
there is no doubt about that, Theresa Crimmins, Director of the USA
National Phenology Network, via 'Time'.
Many, many studies show
clear trends toward warmer
temperatures and earlier
starts to springtime activity
over the longer term, Theresa Crimmins, Director of the USA
National Phenology Network, via 'Time'.
According to U.S. government data,
peak bloom in Washington D.C. has
shifted earlier by around 7 days since 1921.
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Two fatalities and five injuries occurred in a Washington, DC shooting, while Andre Gordon was arrested for a triple homicide in Pennsylvania. The DC incident's motive remains unclear, and no suspects are named. Gordon allegedly fled after the Pennsylvania shootings but was detained after a carjacking; no injuries resulted from the carjacking.
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The U.S. Supreme Court plans to issue a ruling on Donald Trump's candidacy in Colorado's presidential primary election, stemming from his alleged involvement in the Capitol attack. This comes after lower courts disqualified Trump from state ballots under the 14th Amendment. The court's decision, amid concerns about state authority and presidential immunity, carries significant implications for Trump's candidacy and future legal battles.
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Most of the respondents of an exclusive poll for Euronews by IPSOS say support to Ukraine should continue. But they are in two minds about whether it should be a priority for the next mandate.
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Polls Suggest Biden , May Be Pulling Ahead of , Trump in Upcoming Election.
With just eight months to go before November's
United States presidential election, President Joe Biden
has taken a narrow lead over Donald Trump in two polls.
With just eight months to go before November's
United States presidential election, President Joe Biden
has taken a narrow lead over Donald Trump in two polls.
'Newsweek' reports that both a Reuters/Ipsos poll
and a Civiqs/Daily Kos poll predicted a narrow win
for Biden in the presidential election rematch.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll, which was conducted
between March 7 and 13, found Biden securing
39% of the vote and Trump garnering just 38%.
The Reuters/Ipsos poll, which was conducted
between March 7 and 13, found Biden securing
39% of the vote and Trump garnering just 38%.
The Civiqs/Daily Kos poll,
held between March 9 and 12, saw Biden
winning with 45% of the vote to Trump's 44%.
The Civiqs/Daily Kos poll,
held between March 9 and 12, saw Biden
winning with 45% of the vote to Trump's 44%.
The news comes after Biden's latest State of
the Union speech received positive reviews
from both experts and the American public.
Biden reportedly used the
opportunity to address concerns
regarding his advanced age. .
In my career I've been told
I'm too young and I'm too
old. Whether young or old,
I've always known what endures, Joe Biden, President of the United States, via 'Newsweek'.
'Newsweek' reports that Biden's approval rating
currently stands at 38.4%, according to national
average calculations by poll aggregator FiveThirtyEight.
The same calculations found that 55.7% of
voters disapprove of Biden's administration.
Experts point out that much could change in
the eight months between now and the election. .
I wouldn't invest too much
in any given poll or even a handful
of polls. Both campaigns know this
race is just about tied right now,
will likely remain that way for a while, and
are executing their strategies accordingly, Heath Brown, associate professor of public policy
at City University of New York, via 'Newsweek'.
I wouldn't invest too much
in any given poll or even a handful
of polls. Both campaigns know this
race is just about tied right now,
will likely remain that way for a while, and
are executing their strategies accordingly, Heath Brown, associate professor of public policy
at City University of New York, via 'Newsweek'
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The study asked 2,000 Americans about life's simple pleasures and found that 27% appreciate the little things better during the summertime such as barbecues (42%), relaxing (39%) and enjoying fresh air..