Christopher Rufo | |
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 Rufo in 2022 | |
| Born | Christopher Ferguson Rufo August 26, 1984 |
| Education | Georgetown University (BS) Harvard Extension School (ALM) |
| Employer | Manhattan Institute for Policy Research |
| Known for | Anti-critical race theory activism
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| Spouse |
Suphatra Paravichai (m. 2016) |
| Children | 3 |
| Website | christopherrufo |
Christopher Ferguson Rufo (born August 26, 1984) is an American conservative activist,[1][2] New College of Florida board member, and senior fellow at the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research.[3] He is an opponent of critical race theory. He is a former documentary filmmaker and former fellow at the Discovery Institute, the Claremont Institute, The Heritage Foundation, and the Foundation Against Intolerance and Racism.[4][5][6]
Rufo has been involved in Republican efforts to restrict critical race theory instruction or seminars,[5][7] which he says "has pervaded every aspect of the federal government" and poses "an existential threat to the United States".[5] Rufo's appearances with Tucker Carlson on Fox News reportedly influenced President Donald Trump to issue an executive order in 2020 banning some topics from diversity training for the government and contractors; the order was rescinded by President Joe Biden in 2021.[1][5]
- ^ a b Guynn, Jessica (January 20, 2021). "President Joe Biden rescinds Donald Trump ban on diversity training about systemic racism". USA Today. Retrieved May 4, 2021.
- ^ Kiernan, Paul (October 9, 2020). "Conservative Activist Grabbed Trump's Eye on Diversity Training". The Wall Street Journal. ISSN 0099-9660. Retrieved May 7, 2021.
- ^ "Christopher F. Rufo". Manhattan Institute. Retrieved May 9, 2021.
- ^ Cite error: The named reference
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- ^ Beedle, Heidi (December 1, 2022). "A New Conservative Group Uses Anti-LGBTQ Sentiment to Attack Colorado Public Schools". Colorado Times Recorder. Retrieved January 31, 2023.
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