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The Ways in Which Colleges Legally Silence Troublesome Scholars

Jan 6, 2021 · Stephen Baskerville · Comments Off

Radicals on campus do more than just “cancel” speakers. Failure by administrators to stand firm alters the atmosphere at colleges as well as, eventually, our system of government. The most … Continue reading “The Ways in Which Colleges Legally Silence Troublesome Scholars”

Liberty University: A Cautionary Tale

Oct 25, 2019 · Christian Barnard · Comments Off

A recent cascade of investigative reporting on the shady business dealings of Jerry Falwell Jr. has raised some troubling questions about the controversial evangelical figure and his vision for Liberty … Continue reading “Liberty University: A Cautionary Tale”

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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”

The Media Take On the UNC Board Mar 20, 2023

When news broke that UNC-Chapel Hill had plans to create a new School of Civic Life and Leadership, it was inevitable that there would be some confusion. But nearly two … Continue reading “The Media Take On the UNC Board”