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Indiana Professor Removed After Controversial MAGA Labeling

11/14/2025

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Indiana University professor Jessica Adams was removed from her social justice class after labeling the Make America Great Again slogan as covert white supremacy.
The removal followed a complaint to Senator Jim Banks, a Trump ally who alerted officials.
Adams argues the graphic illustrating forms of white supremacy was misinterpreted and widely used in social work education.
Adams continues to teach other courses while awaiting the outcome of an investigation.

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Indiana University professor Jessica Adams was removed from her social justice class after labeling the Make America Great Again slogan as covert white supremacy.
The removal followed a complaint to Senator Jim Banks, a Trump ally who alerted officials.
Adams argues the graphic illustrating forms of white supremacy was misinterpreted and widely used in social work education.
Adams continues to teach other courses while awaiting the outcome of an investigation.