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BuddyTheBeefalo@lemmy.ml to U.S. News@beehaw.org · 2 years ago

What Is PragerU: Controversial Conservative Platform Entering Classrooms In Florida And Oklahoma

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What Is PragerU: Controversial Conservative Platform Entering Classrooms In Florida And Oklahoma

www.forbes.com

BuddyTheBeefalo@lemmy.ml to U.S. News@beehaw.org · 2 years ago
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Some of the company’s YouTube videos have been restricted and demonetized for violating hate speech guidelines, and it’s been accused of producing content that functions “as dog whistles to the extreme right.”
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    and it’s been accused of producing content that functions “as dog whistles to the extreme right.”

    A lot of it’s not even a dogwhistle. A lot of their content is extreme right.

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    Normal people: “Teacher should be qualified.” Florida: “Like ducks or vending machines. Ducks and vending machines should be our new teachers.”

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    CLASSROOMS? Plural? I was dimly aware of this happening a little bit, but did not realize the extent. Effing yikes, man, just big yikes. At least most of these kids will probably grow up and rebel against obvious propaganda.

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    https://www.oklahoman.com/story/news/politics/government/2023/09/05/prageru-kids-oklahoma-ryan-walters-parternship-videos-classrooms/70770313007/

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      https://www.oudaily.com/news/nps-opts-out-of-prageru-partnership-oklahoma-state-department-of-education/article_8c417fa6-4dc4-11ee-b2d9-bf881bc0d5ed.html

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