On with Kara Swisher Anti-DEI Moms & the Alt-Right: Two Sides of the Same Coin
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Aug 1, 2024 Elle Reeve, a CNN correspondent and author of "Black Pill," and Mike Hixenbaugh, a senior NBC News reporter and author of "They Came for the Schools," dive into the alarming rise of far-right movements in America. They discuss how suburban moms have propelled anti-DEI activism in schools, paralleling the alt-right's fervor. The conversation explores radicalization through online communities, the influence of fear-driven narratives, and the troubling intersections of ideology, race, and education that shape America's current cultural wars.
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Two Sides of the Same Coin
- The alt-right and anti-woke parent movements share similarities despite superficial differences.
- Both are far-right, motivated by racial anxieties, and increasingly target trans people.
Targeting Schools
- The anti-woke parent movement targets public schools as vital for shaping future generations.
- They believe schools indoctrinate children with anti-white and anti-American sentiments.
Disillusionment Upon Meeting
- Alt-right members, initially anonymous online, often felt disillusioned upon meeting in person.
- One member expressed disappointment, finding a key figure less competent than imagined.
