Critical race theory (CRT) is a framework of analysis grounded in critical theory of civil-rights scholars to examine the intersection of race and law in the United States and to challenge mainstream American liberal approaches to racial justice. mainstream American liberal; Academic critics of CRT argue that it is based on storytelling instead of evidence and reason, rejects the concepts of truth and merit, and opposes liberalism. liberalism. You paying attention, liberals? The CRT you knew, is also hijacked by today's communists.