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Russia Tightens Occupation of Ukraine: Camps Closed, Curriculum Rewritten, Elections Planned
world15 days ago

Russia Tightens Occupation of Ukraine: Camps Closed, Curriculum Rewritten, Elections Planned

ISW reports a broad intensification of Russia's occupation in Ukraine: Crimea closes most children’s summer camps through Sept 1, risking transfers to camps deeper in Russia for re-education; Moscow advances control over education with unified history textbooks and pro-Russian curricula, aided by ROC clergy in schools to militarize youth. Youth programs such as drone leagues and Young Paratrooper camps are expanding to prep for possible military service. Russia plans State Duma elections in occupied Ukraine on Sept 20 using the GAS system, undermining legitimacy; Gosuslugi is rolled out in occupied zones, tying services to Russian documentation. Fuel and power shortages persist in Crimea; Donetsk plans a Safe Region surveillance system; Promsvyazbank expands in occupied areas to deepen financial dependency; port checkpoints at Berdyansk and Mariupol are to be formalized for Russian export control. Overall, these steps aim to cement control and likely drive long-term demographic and political shifts in the occupied territories.

via Institute for the Study of War|
#crimea#indoctrination#occupation
Russia’s Wartime Education Push Draws Rights Groups’ Alarm over Minors
world1 month ago

Russia’s Wartime Education Push Draws Rights Groups’ Alarm over Minors

Rights groups warn that Russia is using schools and other state institutions to indoctrinate children with pro-government, pro-war narratives, expanding militarized education and programs like drone piloting, while minors face political prosecutions and rights abuses. Amid a broader crackdown, the UN has verified thousands of Ukrainian children deported to Russia or occupied areas, underscoring a widening pattern of state pressure on youth and dissent.

via The Moscow Times|
#childrens-rights#indoctrination#militarization
Pentagon Bans Service Members From Elite Colleges and Think Tanks
defense4 months ago

Pentagon Bans Service Members From Elite Colleges and Think Tanks

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth announces a sweeping policy to sever ties with nearly two dozen elite universities and seven prominent think tanks, banning military personnel from enrolling in those institutions starting in September and replacing programs with options at state universities and conservative schools; the move targets institutions the administration deems liberal-leaning and indoctrinating service members, and follows Harvard's earlier ban in this campaign, with 93 military students currently enrolled at affected programs.

via The New York Times|
#defense#defense-department#hegseth
Pentagon Bars Troops From Elite Universities Over Indoctrination Claims
politics4 months ago

Pentagon Bars Troops From Elite Universities Over Indoctrination Claims

The Pentagon, led by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, says active-duty personnel will be barred from attending certain elite universities for graduate programs starting next academic year, citing woke indoctrination concerns. Harvard is explicitly noted as off limits, and a broader DoD review of senior service schools and war colleges is planned, though specifics and which institutions are affected have not been disclosed.

via Business Insider|
#defense-policy#elite-universities#harvard
Russian Occupation and Child Abductions in Ukraine Exposed
world10 months ago

Russian Occupation and Child Abductions in Ukraine Exposed

A report by Save Ukraine and War Child U.K. reveals that over half of Ukrainian children under Russian occupation have faced indoctrination, with some subjected to torture, sexual violence, and forced militarization, as Russia aims to erase Ukrainian identity and potentially use children in its military efforts. The report highlights the severity of the abuses and calls for international action to return abducted children and address these crimes.

via The Kyiv Independent|
#abductions#human-rights#indoctrination
world-news2 years ago

"Son of Hamas Founder Reveals Violence and Indoctrination at UN and Palm Beach Synagogue"

Mosab Hassan Yousef, the son of Hamas co-founder Sheikh Hassan Yousef, spoke at the UN about the violence and indoctrination perpetrated by Hamas. He highlighted Hamas' terror attacks and the indoctrination of the population, especially children, by the genocidal group. Yousef, who defected from Hamas in the 1990s, has been speaking out against the group and has worked with Israeli counter-intelligence. He emphasized that blaming Israel will not solve the problem and called for attention to Hamas' crimes against future generations.

via The Jerusalem Post|
#hamas#indoctrination#son-of-hamas
Tensions Rise as Oklahoma State Superintendent Faces Public Backlash
education3 years ago

Tensions Rise as Oklahoma State Superintendent Faces Public Backlash

Oklahoma State Superintendent Ryan Walters held a last-minute meeting in Norman to address public concerns, but the meeting quickly became intense and heated. Protestors expressed their worries about Walters' rhetoric, school choice, and allegations of indoctrination and pornography in schools. The meeting also touched on the misuse of funds under Walters' oversight and the approval of a virtual religious charter school. Walters defended his stance on academic value and the need to eliminate indoctrination materials from classrooms. Teachers voiced their dissatisfaction with Walters' actions, leading to heated exchanges with the audience. Despite the tensions, Walters considered the meeting productive and reiterated his commitment to addressing the problems in Oklahoma's education system.

via KFOR Oklahoma City|
#education#indoctrination#misuse-of-funds
Moms for Liberty Chapters Apologize for Quoting Hitler in Newsletters.
politics3 years ago

Moms for Liberty Chapters Apologize for Quoting Hitler in Newsletters.

The use of an Adolf Hitler quote by a conservative parent group in Hamilton County is not the first time the quote has caused controversy. The quote, "He alone, who owns the youth, gains the future," was also used by a Colorado school board member on Facebook, U.S. Rep Mary Miller in a speech, and on a billboard in Alabama. The quote is attributed to Hitler at a 1935 rally as part of Nazi efforts to indoctrinate youth. The Hamilton County group later apologized for using the quote and condemned Hitler's actions.

via IndyStar|
#adolf-hitler#controversy#government-control
Russian Schools Promote Patriotism Through Knitting and Reciting ABC's.
education3 years ago

Russian Schools Promote Patriotism Through Knitting and Reciting ABC's.

As the war in Ukraine continues, Russia is implementing a comprehensive government effort to bolster military-patriotic content through all 40,000 public schools in the country. The initiative includes a program called "Important Conversations," which requires schools to hold an assembly every Monday to raise the Russian flag and convene an hour-long classroom session on topics like important milestones in Russian history. The Kremlin hopes to train future generations to revere the army and to further entrench President Vladimir Putin's narrative that "a real war has once again been unleashed on our motherland."

via Yahoo News|
#education#indoctrination#military