MASS Action Toolkit
Coverage of MASS Action Toolkit in the Nexus archive.
- Historian blasts Smithsonian's activism shift after first visit in over a decade: 'Completely different place'
A historian and museum professional criticized the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History for shifting from an educational mission to activism, citing changes in exhibits and content after a visit following over a decade. The Trump administration and conservatives have accused the museum of failing to present history in a unifying manner, with lawmakers raising concerns about explicit exhibits and activist-oriented materials during a House hearing.
- Historian blasts Smithsonian's activism shift after first visit in over a decade: 'Completely different place'
A historian accused the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History of shifting from an educational mission to activism after a visit, citing explicit exhibits and a focus on directing visitors to action. The Trump administration and conservatives have criticized the museum for its portrayal of history, with lawmakers questioning its exhibits in a recent House hearing.
- The woke left captured the Smithsonian. America needs a patriot to take it back
The article claims the Smithsonian Institution has been infiltrated by 'woke' ideology and DEI initiatives, citing Anthea Hartig's leadership and the 'MASS Action Toolkit' as evidence. It argues that the left is strategically delaying reforms and urges a 'patriot' to reclaim the institution, with Trump suggested as a potential catalyst.
- WATCH: Smithsonian director pressed on woke exhibits: ‘Is Mickey Mouse racist?’
The director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History faced questions from House Republicans about exhibits and materials described as 'woke,' including a display linking Mickey Mouse to minstrelsy and a toolkit discussing 'objectivity' as a feature of White supremacy culture. Rep. Brandon Gill challenged the director on whether Mickey Mouse was racist and whether the toolkit's content implied she was a White supremacist.
- WATCH: Smithsonian director pressed on woke exhibits: ‘Is Mickey Mouse racist?’
The director of the Smithsonian's National Museum of American History faced questions from House Republicans regarding exhibits and materials described as 'woke,' including a display linking Mickey Mouse to racism and a toolkit discussing 'objectivity' as part of White supremacy culture. The exchange included inquiries about whether Mickey Mouse is racist and whether the museum's materials imply White supremacy.