It’s because, at least in part, it’s become a cudgel in the culture war that’s driving so much of our politics right now,” Ranallo-Benavidez said.

Source: https://mytjnow.com/2023/02/03/two-bills-proposed-to-ban-critical-race-theory-in-sc-legislature/

The history of these regulations go back to the 19th century, and reflect a long tradition of employers using the cudgel of continued employment to try and affect or influence their employees’ political views.

Source: https://www.politico.com/news/magazine/2023/11/04/israel-hamas-cease-fire-free-speech-00125333