Conventional Wisdom: The Anti-Thanksgiving Edition
Summary
Thanksgiving is a holiday that unites many Americans, but some groups see it differently. Activists and some educational institutions use the holiday to highlight issues such as colonial history and social oppression.Key Facts
- Thanksgiving is a widely celebrated national holiday in the United States.
- Some activists use the term "Turtle Island" to talk about North America and the colonial history associated with Thanksgiving.
- A group of activists is encouraging people to avoid spending money over the Thanksgiving weekend to protest oppression.
- Albuquerque Public Schools in New Mexico teaches students that Thanksgiving is related to the genocide of Native Americans.
- Some Americans avoid family gatherings due to political disagreements, particularly sensitive during Thanksgiving.
- JD Vance, the Vice President, joked about turkey being a disliked Thanksgiving tradition while serving it to the troops.
- An event at MIT featured myth-busting activities related to Thanksgiving and included the TV series "Buffy the Vampire Slayer".
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