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Inside the collapse of Disney’s America, the US history-themed park that almost was

  • Written by Jared Bahir Browsh, Assistant Teaching Professor of Critical Sports Studies, University of Colorado Boulder
Inside the collapse of Disney’s America, the US history-themed park that almost wasDisney has long promoted a sanitized and nostalgic view of American history.Bettmann/Getty Images

As a top producer of children’s entertainment, Disney is no stranger to America’s culture wars.

Liberals have long criticized the company for its products’ promotion of gender stereotypes and racist tropes. Meanwhile, conservatives...

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