SUMMER LEE GRILLS EDUCATION SECRETARY OVER DEI BAN & $1B CUTS

In a powerful House hearing, Congresswoman Summer Lee directly confronts Education Secretary Linda McMahon over her department's efforts to defund diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) programs and censor truthful history in public schools. Lee presses McMahon on whether teaching that President Joe Biden won the 2020 election could be considered “illegal DEI” under new guidance — and what that means for academic freedom, historical accuracy, and the civil rights of students.

The exchange reveals deep tensions over the Republican-led crackdown on inclusive education, and exposes how terms like "traditional values" are being used to mask attacks on marginalized communities — including Black, brown, LGBTQ+, and disabled students. From the Tulsa Race Massacre to Ruby Bridges’ story, McMahon dodges questions about whether teaching these essential lessons is now forbidden.

This is more than just a fiery back-and-forth — it’s a battle over what future generations are allowed to know.

If you care about truth, education, and protecting civil rights, this is a moment you can't afford to ignore.

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