While public schools are expected to remain neutral in political matters, teachers unions have become a powerful political force. Those in control of state education systems have illustrated their desire to implement a progressive agenda…
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California Dreaming: Politicians Benefit while State Residents Suffer
Not so long ago, everyone wanted to live in California. The temperate climate, the beaches, the Rose Parade, Hollywood —– the mystique attracted millions to the state over the years. Today, it’s a far different…
High school cheerleader’s Snapchat swearing case makes it to the Supreme Court
The Supreme Court could soon see one of the more interesting free speech cases involving a high school student, her school’s cheerleading team coach, and her school district. Law and Crime suggested that the case…
Ideological opposites in Congress try to protect single-sex college organizations
After Harvard University tried to shut down single-sex college organizations such as fraternities and sororities, two of its graduates proposed a bipartisan bill to prevent higher education institutions from trying to ban these organizations from…
Cancel Culture’s Next Target: Homer and The Odyssey
One of the Left’s anti-free speech tactics is the use of “cancel culture” to publicly shame, ridicule, or isolate people for various actions or words. In addition to going after people these days , the…
University of Michigan task force offended by words ‘picnic’ and ‘brown bag’
To the Left and academics, commonplace words can be deemed offensive. The University of Michigan’s “Words Matter Task Force” mentioned that there are at least two dozen words and phrases that could offend people in…
2020’s 10 Worst Pandemic Academics
As 2020 comes to a close, there is a stark divide between the dogmatic liberal fanatics and common- sense conservatives regarding the global coronavirus pandemic. This year was a trying year, full of social media-fueled…
Professor blasts employer for namesake’s slavery ties
A Johns Hopkins University professor criticized her employer for its founder’s ties to slavery in the 19th century. The Baltimore, Md.-based university recently discovered that— contrary to previous claims that its namesake was a Union,…
University of Vermont announces elimination of 27 programs
The University of Vermont, located in Burlington, announced to faculty and staff members that it will slash 27 total programs in its College of Arts and Sciences due to financial hardship. The coronavirus pandemic has…
Marquette University faculty opposes budget cuts
The Marquette University faculty wrote two open letters criticizing the university administration’s decision to eliminate faculty positions and programs as part of a series of planned budget cuts. According to the administration, the university will…