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J.A. Cauthen

Commissioned from the U.S. Naval Academy in 2022, J.A. Cauthen spent 11 years as an active duty naval officer, returned to the Naval Academy as a history instructor in 2008, and retired from the Navy Reserve in 2022. He currently resides in Mesa, Arizona, with his wife and two children.

Articles by J.A. Cauthen

The U.S. Naval Academy is Adrift

Nov 11, 2022 · J.A. Cauthen · Comments Off

America, it would seem to some, is irredeemably racist, bigoted, and guided by hate. Those fighting against these pervasive evils have experienced a great “awokening” and are on a noble … Continue reading “The U.S. Naval Academy is Adrift”

Merit and Preferences: Never the Twain Shall Meet

Jan 9, 2013 · J.A. Cauthen · Comments Off

A former history instructor at the Naval Academy reflects on the problems of the diversity obsession.

Recent Articles

The Way Forward for Religious Institutions Mar 24, 2023

Traditional religion in this country has never been more under attack than it is today, with the recent passage of the 2022 “Respect for Marriage Act.” Despite its half-hearted nod … Continue reading “The Way Forward for Religious Institutions”

North Carolina Strikes a Blow Against Credentialism Mar 23, 2023

Last week, following an executive order by Gov. Roy Cooper, North Carolina joined a growing movement to pull down unnecessary barriers to public employment. Bearing the modest title “Recognizing the … Continue reading “North Carolina Strikes a Blow Against Credentialism”

How a Private College Mandated Civics Instruction Mar 22, 2023

In the fall of 2020, Cairn University in southeastern Pennsylvania implemented a revised core curriculum that introduced, among other things, a new required course in civics and government. Reactions to … Continue reading “How a Private College Mandated Civics Instruction”