Even college faculty are scared to stand up against cancel culture

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September 18, 2024

Even college faculty are scared to stand up against cancel culture

Academic boycotts have become a popular fad among collegiate faculty. The American Association of University Professors just endorsed boycotts, noting that these actions “can be considered legitimate tactical responses to conditions that are fundamentally incompatible with the mission of higher education.” Students, taking the cues from faculty, have followed suit. Recently, I found myself a […]

Antifa Batman? DC Comics introduces a poor, brutal, and left-wing Dark Knight

There’s a new Batman in Gotham, and he would probably vote for Vice President Kamala Harris. In October, DC Comics will launch Absolute Batman, a new series. In it, the iconic crime-fighting character Bruce Wayne is no longer a millionaire vigilante who combats evil by night. Instead, Wayne is a guy who lives in poverty […]

Let colleges fail: How creative destruction can save higher education

The National Center for Education Statistics reports that 99 postsecondary schools shut down this past academic year, roughly two per week. What the great economist Joseph Schumpeter called “creative destruction” is finally coming to higher education. Creative destruction was critical to the United States becoming the largest economy on Earth. Companies failing to adjust to […]

Crackdown on boy’s ice cream stand shows need for reform

Neighbors saw a chance to help when 12-year-old Danny Doherty opened a charity ice cream stand outside his home in Norwood, Massachusetts. Local health officials saw a threat. As soon as they learned about the unauthorized scoops of vanilla, shaved chocolate, and New England fluffernutter, they rushed to shut down the operation. Danny received a […]

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