The National Association of Scholars (NAS) joined the Heritage Foundation for a panel discussion, “Unveiling DEI: Examining Its True Impact on Higher Education,” on August 20 in Washington, D.C. A recording of the full event, which featured Jay Greene, Heritage senior research fellow; Scott Yenor, professor of political science at Boise State University and Washington […]
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Academic boycotts targeting ideas, individuals, and institutions deemed problematic are no longer just in vogue for faculty. This illiberal and anti-intellectual tactic has now been adopted by students—presumably taking a cue from faculty and administrators—to cancel faculty who hold views they disagree with. I encountered this personally during the most recent course interview week at […]
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The conversation around neurodiversity has gained substantial momentum over the past few years, challenging traditional views and methods of learning and teaching. Neurodiversity refers to the natural variations in the human brain and encompasses conditions such as autism deficit disorder (ASD), attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), dyslexia, and others. While individuals with such conditions bring […]
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Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from the author’s debut article on his Substack, Ideology Detective, shared here with permission. The 20th century was driven by revolutionary ideologies. Sure, there were social and military reasons for the ugly birth of communism in Russia, as there were for the repulsive rise of fascism in Italy. […]
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