It's been a busy day but here's just a couple things to ponder if you are having afternoon coffee!
Democratic
Representative Pramila Jayapal claimed during a recent event that the
United States was built by Somalis, Indians, Latinos, and Africans.Her statement has drawn strong pushback from those who point to the historical record of European settlers, the Founding Fathers, and generations of American citizens who established and developed the nation’s institutions, infrastructure, and economy.
Critics argue the comment erases the central role of the people who actually founded and built the country while promoting a narrative that downplays or rewrites American history.
The remark is being widely circulated as an example of how some progressive politicians reframe national origins.
