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Duke Health’s Antiracist “Pledge” Is Not Guided by Science

May 8, 2023 · Kendall Conger · Comments Off on Duke Health’s Antiracist “Pledge” Is Not Guided by Science

In May of 2021, the Duke Health System sent a draft “pledge” to the employee community, affirming that the organization “stands against racism, bias, and hate.” This pledge, since published … Continue reading “Duke Health’s Antiracist “Pledge” Is Not Guided by Science”


Higher Education is Complicit in the Politicization of Science

Aug 15, 2022 · George Leef · Comments Off on Higher Education is Complicit in the Politicization of Science

John Staddon is an emeritus professor of biology at Duke University and, thankfully, an academician who doesn’t fear being “canceled” for voicing incorrect opinions. His latest book, Science in an … Continue reading “Higher Education is Complicit in the Politicization of Science”


How China Plays Us for Fools: CCP Subversion of Student Groups

Jul 25, 2022 · Harrington Shaw · Comments Off on How China Plays Us for Fools: CCP Subversion of Student Groups

The United States is world-renowned for its higher-education system. As a result, it has become home to a massive population of international students. These students contribute to the cultural and … Continue reading “How China Plays Us for Fools: CCP Subversion of Student Groups”


In Princeton’s Contempt for Justice, Shades of Duke Lacrosse

Jun 27, 2022 · Richard K. Vedder · Comments Off on In Princeton’s Contempt for Justice, Shades of Duke Lacrosse

Presidents of prestigious universities often make outrageous decisions inconsistent with such bedrock values as freedom of expression and providing the accused with traditional American due process. The shameful manner in … Continue reading “In Princeton’s Contempt for Justice, Shades of Duke Lacrosse”


Diary of a Mad Emerita

May 9, 2022 · Nan Miller · Comments Off on Diary of a Mad Emerita

During the years I taught college English, I had a ringside seat watching a new breed of Jacobins seize control of a university English department, then extend their reach throughout … Continue reading “Diary of a Mad Emerita”


How Open Are North Carolina Schools to Free Speech?

Nov 1, 2021 · Grace Hall · Comments Off on How Open Are North Carolina Schools to Free Speech?

Free speech is under attack in the United States today. Even Big Tech is censoring content: sites like Twitter and Facebook censor speech that is deemed anti-diversity, anti-racist, or even … Continue reading “How Open Are North Carolina Schools to Free Speech?”


Is it Time to Rethink Tenure?

Oct 4, 2021 · Jenna A. Robinson · Comments Off on Is it Time to Rethink Tenure?

In a recent article for the Martin Center, Duke professor Mike Munger asked an important question: should “a political board composed of nonacademics…be empowered to evaluate faculty proposals on hiring … Continue reading “Is it Time to Rethink Tenure?”


Where Did ‘Cancel Culture’ Come From?

Nov 2, 2020 · Shannon Watkins · Comments Off on Where Did ‘Cancel Culture’ Come From?

“People that work at universities and newspapers should be the most intellectually free people in the world.” Few would vocally disagree with these words recently said by former New York … Continue reading “Where Did ‘Cancel Culture’ Come From?”


For University Endowments, There’s No Time like the Present

Jan 4, 2017 · Jane S. Shaw · Comments Off on For University Endowments, There’s No Time like the Present

During his presidential campaign, Donald Trump argued that requiring wealthy universities to spend more of their endowment funds on tuition aid would reduce students’ financial burdens. Whether implementing that idea—which … Continue reading “For University Endowments, There’s No Time like the Present”


Should Universities Be “Sanctuaries” for Illegal Immigrants?

Dec 5, 2016 · Stephanie Keaveney · Comments Off on Should Universities Be “Sanctuaries” for Illegal Immigrants?

On November 16, thousands of students at public and private universities across the country walked out of classes to protest the election of Donald Trump to the presidency. One of … Continue reading “Should Universities Be “Sanctuaries” for Illegal Immigrants?”

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