5 Big Questions for Alabama Rep. Ed Oliver

Alabama State Rep. Ed Oliver is taking a stand against Critical Race Theory in a bill he has put forward for the state’s next legislative session. House Bill Nine, pre-filed in late June, would ban any state agency or contractor from teaching Critical Race Theory concepts. The bill would also require the Alabama Department of Labor to review all of the Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion training materials for state government agencies.

Oliver says he has crafted the bill to prioritize free speech and academic freedom. He told Campus Reform, “We’re trying to stop indoctrination. We’re not saying you can’t teach anything in a class or discuss anything like adults. The First Amendment is critical to me, and I do believe that the speech that you ought to protect is the speech that you hate the most.”

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