‘Mr Rogers was political, too’: Ms Rachel challenges critics over Gaza and ICE detention

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Children's educator Rachel Accurso, known as Ms Rachel, stated on the talk show SubwayTakes that advocating for children, including those in Gaza and US immigration detention, is inherently political, drawing parallels to Fred Rogers. She pushed back against critics who argue educators should remain apolitical, highlighting Rogers' historical stances on racial integration and public broadcasting.

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Submitted by MEE staff on Wed, 09/23/2026 - 18:48 The beloved children’s educator used her appearance on SubwayTakes to challenge the idea that those who work with children should stay out of politics Ms Rachel in an uncut episode of the viral internet talk show SubwayTakes (Screengrab/YouTube) Off Ms Rachel has used her latest appearance on the viral internet talk show SubwayTakes to speak out about the treatment of children in Gaza and US immigration detention facilities, while pushing back ag

‘Mr Rogers was political, too’: Ms Rachel challenges critics over Gaza and ICE detention

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