June 11, 2020

Video: The Crisis Cure for Higher Education

National Association of Scholars

On June 10, 2020, the National Association of Scholars hosted, "The Crisis Cure for Higher Education." The discussion focused on the potential for reform during the pandemic and ensuing econom......

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June 9, 2020

College Presidents Choose “the Right Side of History”

David Acevedo

College presidents have rushed to issue statements on the George Floyd case for fear of being deemed racist—after all, we’re assured that “to be silent is to be complicit.”

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June 8, 2020

Let the Tweeter Beware

Peter Wood

Professor Charles Negy is under investigation by the University of Central Florida for alleged classroom misconduct—one day after he posted a couple of controversial Tweets.

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June 5, 2020

Midtown Campus: A Photo Essay

Peter Wood

A collection of photos from the streets around our midtown office, which has been under nightly attack for the last week.

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June 4, 2020

Video: China, the Academy, and the American National Interest

National Association of Scholars

On June 4th, the National Association of Scholars hosted, “China, the Academy, and the American National Interest.”

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June 4, 2020

Countering Chinese Soft Power: An Updated Toolkit for Concerned Citizens

Rachelle Peterson

An updated toolkit for citizens concerned about the presence of Confucius Institutes in the United States. Use this toolkit to send letters to college presidents and your government representatives.

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June 4, 2020

The Tyranny of Pronouns

National Association of Scholars

Can university officials force their professors to call students by their preferred titles and pronouns? 

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June 3, 2020

Controversy and Confusion

National Association of Scholars

NAS critiques AAUP's response to the new Title IX regulations. We urge the association to return to a careful and balanced approach, fitting to an organization of university professors.

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June 3, 2020

The Crisis Cure for Higher Education

National Association of Scholars

Should legislators spend money now to save higher education? If so, what reforms should they require from our colleges and universities to make sure that the money is well spent?

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June 2, 2020

Questioning Ties to China

Rachelle Peterson

For years the Chinese government has worked to co-opt American students, scholars, and institutions of higher education. It's high time our government takes action.

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