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The Obama administration warned schools that even neutral application of suspension rules (e.g. for violence) would result in schools held liable for racial discrimination if the impact was disparate. The end result was a poorer education for the well-behaved majority, a far more stressful working environment for teachers (which we're now short of), and more dangerous schools. Ironically this ended up harming minorities far more than whites, simply because of which schools it was likely to target, achieving disparate impact in the name of fighting disparate impact.
https://www.heritage.org/education/commentary/withdraw-the-obama-administrations-dear-colleague-letter-school-disciplineThe Michael Brown riots were the direct precursor to the George Floyd riots and the BLM riots which followed. The facts of the case are relatively clear. Michael Brown violently attacked a police officer as he was fleeing the scene of a separate violent crime, and was shot dead as he reached for the officer's gun. Credible eyewitness testimony was such that not even the Holder-led DOJ could find reason to charge the officer under separate civil rights offenses. Obama's reaction to the shooting in the aftermath of the grand jury decision stoked flames of racial animus that were fundamentally built on the conspiracy theory that Michael Brown was unjustly murdered.
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The "Dear Colleague" letter issued by the Obama administration in 2011 addressed the handling of sexual harassment and assault in educational institutions. It emphasized that schools had a responsibility to take action when they received reports of sexual misconduct and outlined guidelines for how schools should respond.
The controversy primarily stemmed from concerns that the letter pressured schools to adopt overly broad definitions of sexual harassment and to prioritize the interests of complainants, potentially at the expense of due process for the accused. Critics argued that this could lead to unfair treatment and a chilling effect on students’ willingness to engage in open discussions about relationships and consent.
As for its impact on students’ ability to learn, opinions are divided. Supporters of the letter argue that it created a safer environment for students, allowing them to pursue their education without fear of harassment. Critics, however, claim that the procedures established could create a hostile or anxious environment, impacting students' learning experiences. The balance between ensuring safety and upholding due process continues to be a contentious issue in discussions about campus policies on sexual misconduct.
pretty much a nothingburger, no?
as for Michael Brown, it was another incident of excessive force by police but I understand conservatives are just inherently going to see it differently. people dont riot for no reason
This post was edited by gnarjay on Oct 31 2024 05:07pm