Category Archives: Education

Quick Takes – Purportedly Peer Reviewed Madness: Queer Canine Becomings; Butch Dyke Earth; Dyconsious Racism

Posted on May 15, 2025 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: As someone who has peer reviewed actual science articles about actual … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Woke Courses In Academia: Trigger Warnings For Shakespeare; “Race, Power, and Justice”; Minority Harming Deadlines

Posted on May 8, 2025 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: They just don’t seem to understand how ridiculous they look to … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – The More Things Stay The Same In Academia: Anti-Racist Rocks; Musical Privilege Checking; Queer Science

Posted on March 27, 2025 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 madness of the few obfuscates the hard work of the … Continue reading →

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California vs. Diversity Statements

Posted on March 25, 2025 by The Political Hat

     So-called “Diversity Statements” have become widespread in academia, most notably as a mandatory part for applications for new faculty. More conservative states like Ohio and Utah have taken actions to ban such statements in public colleges. Now, the University of … Continue reading →

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Happy Pi Day

Posted on March 14, 2025 by The Political Hat

     Happy π Day everyone!      Demonstrating that innovative thinking can save you decades of time, energy, and sanity, here is an explanation of how Isaac Newton revolutionized the number π!

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Nazi Flag Flap In Utah

Posted on February 26, 2025 by The Political Hat

     Demonstrating that yet again the modern GOP is a party of action first and thinking about the consequences later, a state Representative submitted a bill intended to ban the LGBTQ&c. pride flag (HB77) that also then specifically allowed for flying … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Academic Discrimination & The Law: Discrimination Not Prohibited On A Technicality; Anti-DEI Claimed To Be Unconstitutional; Anti-Semitism

Posted on February 20, 2025 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: A lot of court cases requiring discriminating judicial tastes      First, a … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Goings On In Academia: Discriminatory Neutrality; Health Equity Center; Anti-Racist Workshop For White Educators

Posted on January 23, 2025 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: When all ya got is an anti-racist hammer, everything is a … Continue reading →

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Those Who Can’t, Teach In New Jersey

Posted on January 13, 2025 by The Political Hat

     While there is much to decry about education in America at all levels, there are still many teachers who do understand the subject they are teaching with many even good at it. However, the adage “those who can do while … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Ending DEI In Academia: Nebraska; Northern Kentucky; North Texas

Posted on December 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: Standing up against wokeness in colleges      First, a little mood music: … Continue reading →

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