Category Archives: Education

Quick Takes – DEI In Academia: Banned In Iowa; Slashed In North Carolina; Running Amok In The Armed Forces

Posted on July 18, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: Fighting wokeness in academia; wokeness fighting back against the military.      First, … Continue reading →

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Alfred the Gay

Posted on June 18, 2024 by The Political Hat

     According to post-modern historians, every historical figure was gay, lesbian, or somehow queer (unless they are a designated evil personage, in which case they are straight). This now included Alfred the Great. The evidence? Using passive grammar in modern English … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Academic Madness: Racist Picnics; Woke Medicine; Black Is The New Gender

Posted on June 5, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: Maybe it’s time we should retake the asylums from the inmates? … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – DEI Must DIE: Ending Diversity Statements At MIT; Axing Mandatory DEI Statements In Kansas; Scraping DEI Requirements In Virginia

Posted on May 16, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: The return of education is nigh as discrimination, exclusion, and inequality … Continue reading →

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The Rise Of Trans-Speciesism

Posted on April 29, 2024 by The Political Hat

     There was a time when people who believed that they were an animal like a deer, both in real life as well as that hellhole known an Tumblr, were considered crazy. Comparisons between such people and those who claim to … Continue reading →

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School Assignment: Spot The Patriarchy™

Posted on April 9, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Good thing to know schools are focusing on reading and writing… oh, wait, they’ve found something more important to teach: Uncovering the Patriarcy™! An assignment at @lsehs   instructed students to roam around their school looking for examples of gender … Continue reading →

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Alabama vs. Wokeness

Posted on March 25, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Many states have taken measures against wokeness in one variety or another, and now Alabama has joined in with SB 129 being signed by the Governor. It, in part, prohibits the state from pushing “divisive concepts” and programs to push … Continue reading →

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Happy Pi Day!

Posted on March 14, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Happy π Day everyone!      Here is a song to help you memorize the first 200 digits of the number Pi. Tweet

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Warrantless Raids On Home School Families

Posted on March 12, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Apparently the greatest threat to the people who run the state of Michigan are… people who homeschool their children. How Out Of Control Is The US Government? February 2024: Michigan State Board Of Education On Homeschool Registry Preparing To Conduct … Continue reading →

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Legalizing Obscenity For Children

Posted on February 13, 2024 by The Political Hat

     The state of New Jersey is considering a bill, S2421, which would exempt teachers and school librarians from restrictions on distributing or promoting obscene material, even if it’s to children. 2C:34-3. Obscenity For Persons Under 18. … e. Defenses. … … Continue reading →

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