Tag Archives: Higher Ed

The Metastasizing Cancer That Is Critical Social Justice

Posted on January 25, 2022 by The Political Hat

     Higher education has been the incubator for Social Justice Warriors, be it under Critical Theory, “Diversity, Inclusion, and Equity”, or “Social Emotional Learning”, since these ideologies of insanity were first envisioned. An in depth study by the James G. Martin … Continue reading →

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Indiana vs. Critical Race Theory

Posted on January 11, 2022 by The Political Hat

     Yet another state is taking measures to crush the cancer that is Critical Race Theory: Indiana.   A pair of bills have been introduced that goes further than many other states that have introduced legislation to deal with this poison. … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: The Idea of The Great Ideas

Posted on December 10, 2021 by The Political Hat

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      The degradation of college education has been an on-going problem for over half-a-century, as this discussion between William … Continue reading →

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White Privilege Of Asians

Posted on November 22, 2021 by The Political Hat

     When touting “diversity”, obviously colleges highlight “Students of Color” and  exclude White students.  Oh, and apparently Asian students are not “diverse” enough and have to sit with the White kids in the uncool/non-diverse section of the statistics. We're at the … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Woke Medicine: Psychic Suffering; Black Revolutionary Feminism; Humanism, Equity, and Anti-Racism

Posted on November 18, 2021 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: Woke medicine is crazy!      First, a little mood music:      Carrying on… … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Banned Words In Academia: Freedom; Rigor; China Virus

Posted on October 28, 2021 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: Shut up, they explained!      First, a little mood music:      Carrying on… … Continue reading →

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Mandatory Pronouns In North Dakota

Posted on October 25, 2021 by The Political Hat

     The University of North Dakota is proposing a “Gender Inclusion” rule that would mandate everyone affiliated with the university and even mere visitors to this public campus run by the government of North Dakota! Gender Inclusion by ThePoliticalHat      And if … Continue reading →

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University of San Diego To Prospective Faculty: DIE Or Else!

Posted on October 12, 2021 by The Political Hat

     The far Left have long ago taken over higher education, despite venerable remnants, and are in the process of fortifying their positions by requiring all prospective faculty to declare support for their DIE agenda (i.e. “diversity”, “inclusion”, and “equity”). Unsurprisingly, … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Academic MiniTru: Decolonizing Curricula; Revising History; Woke Propaganda

Posted on September 23, 2021 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 academic equivalent of telling students that their choco rations increased … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Racial Segregation in Academia: Parent-Teach Dialogue Sessions; Racial Affinity Housing; Internships

Posted on September 2, 2021 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: Your kind don’t belong here…      First, a little mood music:      Carrying … Continue reading →

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