It isWilfred Reilly (@wil_da_beast630):It is objectively true that slavery existed in all societies for almost all of history, and was ended globally by a European-led movement between 1808-2007. ...

Why is such a false history of slavery taught in American schools?John Stossel (@JohnStossel):Many act as if slavery was a uniquely American crime.“One reason,” says author Wilfred Reilly (@wil_da_beast630), “is that a lot of black people survived here.”He argues that much of what Americans are taught about slavery is just wrong: https://t.co/GOQvqxPCZj ...

AccurateJohn Stossel (@JohnStossel):Many act as if slavery was a uniquely American crime.“One reason,” says author Wilfred Reilly (@wil_da_beast630), “is that a lot of black people survived here.”He argues that much of what Americans are taught about slavery is just wrong: https://t.co/GOQvqxPCZj ...

RT Darth Powell (@VladTheInflator)At the peak of slavery in the USA, only 8% of Americans owned slaves.There were 388,000 slaves in the USA.There were 8-10m IN AFRICA. https://t.co/9r1ILyYyTs ...

Permission is slavery. ...

RT The Redheaded libertarian (@TRHLofficial)A state that never had slavery, is taking money away from people who never owned slaves and giving it to people who never were slaves. ...

The last word with Lawrence O'Donnell starts right now. Hey, Lawrence. >> Hey, Jen. Uh, you remember the blue wave election of 2018 in which the Democrats won back the House of Representatives. Uh, two women elected that year, Abigail Spanberger and Mikey Cheryl. They uh, one from New Jersey and from Virginia. They, as you know, became roommates, as members of Congress sometimes do because it's expensive uh to have to have a place in Washington and a place back in your state. They became roommates and you'l ...

Well, tonight, Donald Trump chose to commemorate and memorialize slavery. Why? Because he's Donald Trump. He did that by honoring a cruel and vicious slaveholder who killed more American soldiers than anyone else in the world in history. More American soldiers than Adolf Hitler ever dreamed of killing. Donald Trump announced on social media that he has tonight quote reinstalled the nearly 20 foot canvas portrait of Confederate General Robert E. Lee at the West Point Library on campus. Robert E. Lee is the s ...

Main Arguments - The report discusses Donald Trump's attacks on the Smithsonian Institution, specifically criticizing its focus on negative aspects of American history like slavery [1][2] - The White House echoed Trump's criticism, claiming the Smithsonian overemphasizes slavery, which spanned 250 years and continues to shape society [2] - The administration targeted exhibits and programs that promote diversity, inclusion, and education about marginalized groups [3] - The American Alliance of Museums warned against censorship and emphasized the importance of museums in educating and connecting people [4] - The attacks on the Smithsonian are viewed as part of a broader white nationalist project aimed at devaluing diversity and promoting a specific version of American history [12][13][14] Historical and Cultural Context - The report references the "Lost Cause" ideology, which historically downplayed the role of slavery in the Civil War and romanticized the Confederacy [12][13] - Trump's actions are compared to the 1776 Project, a response to the 1619 Project, highlighting differing views on the significance and interpretation of American history [15] - The National Museum of African-American History and Culture is mentioned as an example of an institution that provides valuable knowledge and perspective on American history [8][9] Potential Impact and Response - There is concern that these attacks could create a chilling effect on other museums, schools, and libraries, leading to self-censorship [16] - The report emphasizes the need to resist censorship, support public institutions, and continue telling the truth about American history [17][18] - The attacks are seen as part of a culture war targeting institutions perceived as promoting left-wing ideologies and challenging traditional narratives [19][20]

President Trump is blasting the world's largest museum complex as he pushes for a rewrite of American history. Posting on Truth Social, quote, "The Smithsonian is out of control, where everything is everything discussed is how horrible our country is, how bad slavery was, and how unaccomplished the downtrodden have been. Nothing about success, nothing about brightness, nothing about the future." A top-down review of the Smithsonian's exhibits, collections, and internal processes is already underway. Now, a ...