Maryland's governor waded into the cultural wars during a commencement speech.
Maryland Gov. Wes Moore speaks during an event at the University of Maryland on May 11, 2023, in College Park, Md. | Nathan Howard/AP PhotoGov. Wes Moore of Maryland, the nation’s only Black governor, is pushing back against political figures and Republican-led legislatures that have crusaded for banning books and for what has been derided as “divisive concepts” from being taught in school.
Moore’s remarks on the nation’s culture wars were the first he has made on the issue since being sworn into office this year. He also encouraged the graduates to “confront this threat” in the next phase of their lives and use the challenges learned from previous eras of American history for the betterment of mankind. The alternative, he warned, was that “those who yearn to destroy history” will not stop at Black history, but will continue the erasure of the hardship and contributions made by AAPI, Jewish, Indigenous and LGBTQ communities.
Moore’s remarks are the latest sign yet that Democrats see book banning as a galvanizing issue heading into next year’s general election cycle. It is also a sign he is looking to raise his national profile and testing ways to elevate his presence during the upcoming 2024 election cycle. He is seen as a rising star within the Democratic Party with many predicting a White House run down the line.
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