Thomas K. Lindsay

Thomas K. Lindsay, Ph.D., is the Director of the Center for Higher Education at the Texas Public Policy Foundation and former Chairman of the National Endowment for the Humanities. He recently published (with Gary Glenn) the American government textbook, Investigating American Democracy (Oxford).

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April 2, 2021

University Sued for Violating Music Prof’s Free Speech

Thomas K. Lindsay

Music theorist Timothy Jackson has filed a lawsuit against the University of North Texas, which violated his First Amendment rights in response to baseless claims of racism.

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December 11, 2018

Reform by Executive Order

Thomas K. Lindsay

Congressional reform of higher education is a long shot. Can the President push reform from the bully pulpit?

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April 5, 2013

American History Bill Aims for a More Inclusive Curriculum

Thomas K. Lindsay

Thomas Lindsay offers a defense of the Texas American History Bill.

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