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Bonus Sample: Chris Rufo Wants America to Return to 1776

Jan 8, 2024

Chris Rufo, right-wing activist, discusses his opposition to DEI trainings, LGBTQ+ rights, and critical race theory. He recently led the charge against Claudine Gay, focusing on returning America back to 1776.

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Chris Rufo, a former vegetarian yogi turned right-wing activist, is leading the charge against DEI trainings, LGBTQ+ rights, and critical race theory.

Rufo's blog post, 'The New Right Activism,' serves as a manifesto for returning America back to 1776 and reveals his extremism and opposition to DEI programs and critical race theory.

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Chris Rufo: A Controversial Right-Wing Activist

Chris Rufo is a well-known right-wing activist who gained attention for his opposition against DEI trainings and critical race theory. Despite previously identifying as a leftist or liberal, Rufo now positions himself as a disaffected liberal and has aligned with conservative organizations such as the Discovery Institute and the Claremont Institute. He has also been involved in promoting pro-family values in Hungary. Rufo's background and ideological shift make him a significant figure in the political landscape.

Exploring the Background and Views of a Right-Wing Activist

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Rightwing activist Chris Rufo recently led the charge in helping oust Claudine Gay from the Harvard presidency. While the charge is plagiarism—a charge Gay herself acknowledged—the reason for Rufo’s intense focus on her has little to do with academic pedigree.

Rufo, a former vegetarian yogi, is leading the right-wing charge against DEI trainings, LGBTQ+ rights, and any mention of critical race theory. Rolling off his "victory" of Gay's resignation, he's published a blog post that he hopes will become the guiding manifesto for the "New Right." As Derek breaks down, this means returning America back to 1776 in many ways.

Show Notes

The New Right Activism

How We Squeezed Harvard to Push Claudine Gay Out

Claudine Gay: my part in her downfall

Bill Ackman’s wife is accused of plagiarizing part of her dissertation

Contracts Between Hungarian Nonprofit and Christopher Rufo, Others, Raise Foreign Agent Concerns

The Plagiarism War Has Begun

A lesson in persuasion — Loretta Ross

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