Taxpayer Funds Improperly Support SPLC's Racist Educational Programs in Public Schools
Source: Breccan F. Thies. "Tax Dollars Funded The SPLC While The It Funded Racist Groups." May 27, 2026. thefederalist.com
The Gist
The author argues that American taxpayers are unknowingly funding a controversial organization (the SPLC) that's currently facing federal charges for fraud. This organization is getting millions in tax money to create school programs that the author believes push harmful racial politics instead of proper education.
Conclusion
Taxpayer money is being inappropriately used to fund the Southern Poverty Law Center's educational programs in public schools, despite the SPLC being under federal indictment for allegedly funding hate hoaxes
Premises
- The SPLC has received at least $3.85 million in government payments since 2016 specifically for teaching materials in American public schools
- The SPLC is currently under federal indictment for allegedly defrauding donors by using donations to fund hate hoaxes, including the 2017 Charlottesville rally
- Government entities across multiple states (both Democrat and Republican-run) have made direct payments totaling over $1.3 million to the SPLC for educational materials and programs
- The SPLC's 'Learning for Justice' curriculum promotes radical change and challenges to 'white supremacy' in schools, representing ideological indoctrination rather than legitimate education
- When exposed, some institutions have taken down websites and distanced themselves from SPLC programs, suggesting awareness of impropriety
Assumptions
- Organizations under federal indictment should not receive taxpayer funding
- The SPLC's educational materials constitute propaganda rather than legitimate educational content
- Taxpayers have a right to transparency about how their money is spent on education
- Educational programs that promote 'radical change' and focus on race-based activism are inappropriate for public schools