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May 3, 2021

An Appeal to Senator John Cornyn and Congressman Tom Cole

National Association of Scholars

An open letter to Senator John Cornyn and Congressman Tom Cole, urging them to withdraw their support for the Civics Secures Democracy Act. Click to read and sign the letter.

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April 30, 2021

Cancel Culture in the Sciences: A Case Study

John E. Staddon

A reproduction of an email exchange between Professors John Staddon and Jonathon D. Crystal, published to provide a succinct example of how a cancellation occurs in real time.

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April 29, 2021

The New Censorship in American Higher Ed: Insights from Portland State

National Association of Scholars

A new wave of censorship has arisen in the United States propelled by the January 2021 Capitol Riot and building upon “anti-racism” activism that arose in the Summer of 2020. Join Bruce Gi......

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April 29, 2021

Video: 1787

National Association of Scholars

Watch as professors Eric Nelson, James Stoner, Jack Rakove, and Barry Shain discuss the political thought of the Constitutional Convention.

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April 29, 2021

Restoring the Dignity of the Footnote

Douglas Groothuis

There is a shift in the handling of footnotes, which reveals a lack of respect for the institution of the footnote.

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