Category Archives: Education

When Optional Indoctrination Is Mandatory

Posted on September 25, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Ah yes, college, where you have the freedom to do what you want… except for missing out on the “optional” training for “diversity and inclusion”. NEW: The University of South Carolina required all students to affirm the value of "diversity … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – University DEI Offices Die: University of Alabama; University of Kentucky; Ole Miss

Posted on September 19, 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 death of open DEI?      First, a little mood music:      Carrying … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Anti-Racism In The Schools: Whites-Only Workshops; Blaming Jim Crow; Radical AP Exams

Posted on September 12, 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: History is all about blaming the designated oppressor, dontchaknow.      First, a … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes — Brought To You By Modern Academia: Historical Ignorance; Structurally Racist Healthcare; $330K For Violating Free Speech

Posted on August 29, 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: Ignorance is strength and tuition for fines      First, a little mood … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Lesser Children Of Gaia: “More Than Human” Rights; Wyoming City Approves Rights For Nature; School of Sustainability

Posted on August 22, 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: Sorry, you’re just not as important as some random rock.      First, … Continue reading →

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The Woke Roots Remain

Posted on August 20, 2024 by The Political Hat

     With the many stories of “DEI” bureaucracies being dismantled in academic institutions, it is easy to think that it has been defeated and in retreat, with sane voices ready to declare victory. However, in some schools, they are just rebranding … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – For The Children: Special Alerts For Black Children; Liberating Children For Sex Work; Rejecting Transgender Birth Certificates

Posted on August 1, 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: Is it really being pushed by people for the children, or … Continue reading →

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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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