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The Politicization of Social Science

Feb 15, 2023 · Loretta G. Breuning · Comments Off on The Politicization of Social Science

Science is not supposed to be filtered through a belief system. It’s supposed to go wherever the facts lead. But the human brain doesn’t work that way. Our brains zoom … Continue reading “The Politicization of Social Science”


Arizona State University and Offerings at the Temple of the Woke

Sep 29, 2021 · Jonathan Butcher · Comments Off on Arizona State University and Offerings at the Temple of the Woke

The hiring of a critical race theorist to teach music is yet another offering from academics at the temple of the woke. Little good it will do students or individuals … Continue reading “Arizona State University and Offerings at the Temple of the Woke”


Progressivism Surges Through America’s Law Schools

Aug 11, 2021 · George Leef · Comments Off on Progressivism Surges Through America’s Law Schools

Law schools in the U.S. used to be run by no-nonsense individuals who, whatever their personal politics, thought that their institutions existed to teach students about the law, not to … Continue reading “Progressivism Surges Through America’s Law Schools”


Higher Education Is Shutting Student Minds

Jun 2, 2021 · George Leef · Comments Off on Higher Education Is Shutting Student Minds

Colleges and universities used to proclaim that their mission was to give students a broad education that would expand their intellectual vistas—one that would open their minds. Most still say … Continue reading “Higher Education Is Shutting Student Minds”


School of Journalism—or Ministry of Propaganda?

May 3, 2021 · Jay Schalin · Comments Off on School of Journalism—or Ministry of Propaganda?

UNC-Chapel Hill’s Hussman School of Journalism and Media recently announced a heralded addition to their faculty. Nikole Hannah-Jones has agreed to accept a Knight Chair in Race and Investigative Journalism … Continue reading “School of Journalism—or Ministry of Propaganda?”


The Appalling Smith College Case—Race Tramples on Truth and Justice

Apr 16, 2021 · Lee Trepanier · Comments Off on The Appalling Smith College Case—Race Tramples on Truth and Justice

An unfolding case at Smith College shows how the obsession with race can blind administrators to facts and lead them to act in ways that harm innocent people. In 2018, … Continue reading “The Appalling Smith College Case—Race Tramples on Truth and Justice”


Motte-and-Bailey: The Academic Threat from ‘Lived Experience’

Apr 2, 2021 · W. Alexander Bell · Comments Off on Motte-and-Bailey: The Academic Threat from ‘Lived Experience’

A few years ago, my friend Sheila recounted an incident of alleged racism she experienced at a café in California. While waiting in line to order a coffee, a barista … Continue reading “Motte-and-Bailey: The Academic Threat from ‘Lived Experience’”


Advancing the Radical Agenda at UNC-Chapel Hill with Sneaky Language

Mar 22, 2021 · Jay Schalin · Comments Off on Advancing the Radical Agenda at UNC-Chapel Hill with Sneaky Language

Editor’s note: This is part of a series of articles. Part I can be found here. The phrase “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” is a loaded one; it does not signify … Continue reading “Advancing the Radical Agenda at UNC-Chapel Hill with Sneaky Language”


Who Says Academia Isn’t Awash in Liberal Bias?

Oct 28, 2020 · Mitchell Langbert · Comments Off on Who Says Academia Isn’t Awash in Liberal Bias?

In a year when numerous faculty members who aren’t “woke” have been pilloried, and many universities are revamping themselves in accordance with the agenda of Black Lives Matter and Antifa, … Continue reading “Who Says Academia Isn’t Awash in Liberal Bias?”


Bias Response Teams Chill Free Speech and Miseducate Students

Mar 15, 2017 · George Leef · Comments Off on Bias Response Teams Chill Free Speech and Miseducate Students

In their Atlantic article, “The Coddling of the American Mind,” Jonathan Haidt and Greg Lukainoff identified a troubling development on American campuses. They wrote, “A movement is arising, undirected and … Continue reading “Bias Response Teams Chill Free Speech and Miseducate Students”

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