You may be asking yourself why Missouri Republicans did this.

Well, what’s in it for these people to foster a generation of bright, literate youngsters with a thirst for learning?

Absolutely zero.

Why Would Republicans Cut Literacy Funding?

To be successful, would-be fascists need as much ignorance in the population as possible.

Keep this in mind next time you receive hear news about the dismantling of scientific institutions and the destruction of public education.

Wanna-Be Dictators Understand Something that You Should Too

One of the most pathetic themes in modern-day American life is the way be get so upset about things that have essentially zero bearing on the quality of our lives.

Look, we do have real problems.  Real problems. Environmental collapse, nuclear war, the devastation of public education, the growing chasm between rich and poor, people dying of treatable diseases.

But rooting out the (very few) trans people from the U.S. military should be of no concern to any of us.

Let’s Deal with REAL Problems