Potomac Watch:"Are you planning to continue carrying Fox News, Newsmax and OANN...? If so, why?” Democrats ask a dozen cable, satellite and broadband providers. Image: Kevin Hagen/Getty ImagesFormer First Lady Michelle Obama welcomed the Cat in the Hat to the White House in 2015. Six years later, Dr. Seuss is increasingly unwelcome at public schools in the nation’s capital.
What changed? Not Dr. Seuss. Blame our present fixation on judging revered historical figures by their worst sins rather than their best contributions. Dr. Seuss, pen name of Theodor Seuss “Ted” Geisel , is one of America’s best-known children’s authors. From “Green Eggs and Ham” to “The Sneetches,” from “The Cat in the Hat” to “Oh, The Places You’ll Go!,” Geisel’s books are ubiquitous on kids’ bookshelves.
His legacy includes Read Across America Day, which takes place annually on his birthday, March 2. Starting in 1997, the National Education Association, in partnership with Seuss Enterprises, used the day as an organizing event to promote childhood literacy. The U.S. Senate unanimously approved several celebratory resolutions praising Dr. Seuss’s “success in encouraging children to discover the joy of reading.
This joy began to fade in 2017, when the NEA announced it would reduce its emphasis on Dr. Seuss to encourage diversity. An article on the union’s decision warned that “a connection to the legendary children’s author no longer comes without criticism,” citing another report that asked “Is the Cat in the Hat Racist?” This year the transition was complete: My daughter’s public school in Washington sent an email to parents saying it has “moved away” from the focus on Dr. Seuss.
opinion Mike_Saltsman I'm thinking a may cancel my WSJ subscription.
opinion Mike_Saltsman According to your own reporting, Suess's publishers pulled the 6 books. Why tweet the opinion and not the fact? Cheap move.
opinion Mike_Saltsman I am so tired of politically correct. Get a life folks
opinion Mike_Saltsman The thought police are alive and well
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opinion Mike_Saltsman Next will be not drink Dr Pepper?
opinion Mike_Saltsman I hate the Cancel Culture. I say FVCK them!
opinion Mike_Saltsman There is no shortage of contemporary children’s books. Change is a good thing.
opinion Mike_Saltsman We're on the path to cancel evidence of what happened in history just because it's not political correctness? The truth hurts.. deal with it and move on or it's gonna repeat
opinion Mike_Saltsman Nah, not racist at all...
opinion Mike_Saltsman You trumpettes pick weird hills to die on.
opinion Mike_Saltsman WSJOpinion continues to tackle the critical issues facing America.
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opinion Mike_Saltsman Obama thought it was great, way back in 2015, you clowns.
opinion Mike_Saltsman Here’s how Dr. Seuss charmed Hollywood:
opinion Mike_Saltsman I’ve been saying those that get vaccinated will wear stars like the star bellied sneetches.
opinion Mike_Saltsman I did my research and I must confess, no one handles business like you do sir gigsfrid it my privilege to work with you.
opinion Mike_Saltsman Racism needs to be canceled
opinion Mike_Saltsman good luck
opinion Mike_Saltsman This whole 'dr seuss is being cancelled m' idea is the stupidest. It's literally just his estate canceling six relatively unpopular books. I thought private companies were supposed to be allowed to do whatever they want?
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