Was Mr. Rogers woke?

Mr. Rogers taught generations about social issues. The question is would he be considered woke?

Read in browser Read in browser Today's Opinions Mon Mar 20 2023 If you are of a certain age, then you grew up with Mr. Rogers. You grew up listening to him talk about being nice and inclusive.  You watched him tackle all sorts of social issues, such as race, without really understanding on your own what was going on. But in the end, you somehow left with a better understanding of the world.  And, honestly, that theme song. Iconic.  As we remember Mr. Rogers, on his 95th birthday, we have to wonder if the current-day Republicans would consider him and his neighborhood woke. Read that column below.  Mister Rogers birthday is Monday. Today's GOP would've hated him. Had Fred Rogers lived to see this moment in our history, I fear his reputation, at least in GOP circles, would've been less beloved and more 'woke.' READ MORE No choice: Michigan Democrats plan to force workers to join unions Michigan is one of 27 states with a right-to-work law. No state has overturned its law in nearly six decades, which will make Michigan an outlier. READ MORE Three years later, the world has moved on from COVID. Not me. Three years after COVID-19 hit I'm still afraid – and angry. People are still dying from the pandemic. Why is everybody moving on? READ MORE My son needs insulin to live. Lower prices are good, but not enough. Without a federal bill that caps insulin prices for everyone, there is no guarantee that all companies will continue to choose people over profits. READ MORE Sign up for the news you want Exclusive newsletters are part of your subscription, don't miss out! We're always working to add benefits for subscribers like you. SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ SEE ALL NEWSLETTERS ➔ Newsletters   |    eNewspaper   |   Crosswords Follow Us Problem viewing email? View in browser Unsubscribe  •   Manage Newsletters  •  Terms of Service  •   Privacy Policy/Your California Privacy Rights  •  Privacy Notice  •   Do Not Sell My Info/Cookie Policy  •  Feedback