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Smithsonian Museum Under Fire Over History | Portland Maine News
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The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History is under fire from some lawmakers who accuse it of promoting “woke ideology” through exhibits like “Latina Power” and displays on sexual orientation — even raising eyebrows over BDSM imagery. Director Dr. Anthea Hartig fiercely defends the museum, insisting it’s not pushing an agenda but reflecting America’s evolving, complex truth. The controversy erupted around the Fourth of July, adding irony to debates over national identity — with Republicans calling the exhibits too left-leaning and Democrats rallying behind the museum’s mission to preserve authentic, inclusive history. Hartig’s leadership is now under intense scrutiny as the nation grapples with how to tell its story.
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