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Race in America is the subject of constant argument in the U.S., and this year, it has touched nearly every political issue under discussion, from Thomas Jefferson’s slave ownership to removal of Confederate leaders’ statues, from the economy and the environment to policing and of course, voting rights. This Thursday, July 15, Braver Angels will hold its next national coliseum debate on the bold resolution: “America is a racist nation?” beginning 8 p.m. Eastern time via Zoom.

The debate is free and open to the public, but you must register in advance at: https://braverangels.org/event/coliseum-debate-national-debate-racism-in-america/

As always, audience members are encouraged to participate as speakers and in the Q&A sessions. 

The Hustings will feature a preview of arguments, in the left and right columns prior to the debate. Come to this page Wednesday to prepare for the arguments. On Friday, we will post your comments on the debate in our left and right columns. [UPDATE: THE PREVIEW SCHEDULED AHEAD OF THURSDAY'S DEBATE HAS BEEN CANCELLED, BUT POST-DEBATE READERS'/AUDIENCE COMMENTS STILL WILL BE POSTED ON FRIDAY. PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR INSTRUCTIONS ON HOW TO SUBMIT COMMENTS.]

Teaching critical race theory is currently the most contentious issue within the subject of race in America. Scroll down this page to read the post on CRT, with Nic Woods’ explanation of what it is in the center column, and David Iwinski’s conservative opinion of it in the right column and David Amaya’s liberal opinion in the left column.

To submit your comments, email us at editors@thehustings.news or post a comment at thehustings.substack.com.