A perennial issue in U.S. politics: If the government causes an injustice, may it commit more injustices to right previous wrongs? That was, in essence, the issue being debated at … Continue reading “To Create Equal Opportunity, Look Beyond Traditional Bachelor’s Programs”
A reporter who hasn’t dreamt of one day writing for the New York Times is a rare bird. “I’ll start with my local newspaper,” they tell themselves. “Then I’ll move … Continue reading “Fit to Print? UNC’s Settlement with Nikole Hannah-Jones is Bad News”
You are intelligent, logical, well-educated people, and yet you can’t stop the most absurdly overt bigots from being given leadership positions so they can implement programs to end bigotry. This … Continue reading “Genuine idealist”
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases that challenge the legality of racial preferences in college admissions, one involving Harvard and the other the University of North Carolina. … Continue reading “Should We Replace Racial Preferences with Socio-Economic Preferences?”
The UNC School of Medicine just released an “update” to its lengthy Task Force to Integrate Social Justice into the Curriculum Report. According to the school’s Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion … Continue reading “Diversity, Equity, and Confusion at UNC School of Medicine”
White fragility. Equitable math. The invisible knapsack. These critical theory terms and practices are now common in North Carolina’s public K-12 schools. And Lieutenant Governor Mark Robinson has collected many … Continue reading “UNC Schools Indoctrinate Future Teachers”
From the executive summary of Critical Social Justice in the UNC System: Critical Social Justice (CSJ) poses a threat to higher education and to the American way of life. This … Continue reading “Critical Social Justice in the UNC System”
In 2014, Students for Fair Admissions (SFFA) filed suit against the University of North Carolina. Its complaint argued that the university had engaged in intentional discrimination on the basis of … Continue reading “Judge Rules for UNC in Admissions Case”
In May, the UNC School of Medicine revised its Guidelines for Appointment, Reappointment, and Promotion. Now, faculty seeking promotion must tout their commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion. One sample … Continue reading “UNC School of Medicine’s Quiet “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” Revolution”
On September 29, the American Association of University Professors (AAUP) announced that it is investigating what it calls “egregious violations of principles of academic governance and persistent structural racism in … Continue reading “Why Is the AAUP Investigating UNC?”