Category Archives: Progressives

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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Quick Takes – Killing Kids: Without Parental Consent; As A Human Right; Pre-Teen Terminations

Posted on March 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: It’s easy to trick kids into thinking death is the solution. … Continue reading →

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Womb Transplants: The Good, The Bad & The Nekomimi

Posted on March 18, 2025 by The Political Hat

     There has been much development in creating artificial wombs, including human trials.   Such technologies could provide solutions to many a modern day problem. But artificial wombs are not the the only prenatal alternatives out there.   Womb transplants are … Continue reading →

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Price Fixing, Nevada Style

Posted on March 12, 2025 by The Political Hat

     In the name of stopping “price manipulation” and “price fixing”, an overreaching proposal has been introduced into the Nevada legislature. Introduced by the current state Attorney General and expected 2026 Democratic Gubernatorial nominee Aaron Ford, AB 44 bans, in part: … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Nature Rights: Forest Rights At The WEF; Nature vs. Lithium; Ecological Constitutional Rejection

Posted on March 6, 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: Mother Nature sure is contentious by proxy      First, a little mood … Continue reading →

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The War On Pro-Life Pregnancy Centers

Posted on March 5, 2025 by The Political Hat

     The proponents of legalized abortion style themselves as “pro-choice” and that the choice of a woman or girl to have an abortion is sacrosanct and must be protected. Of course, that “choice” seems to only be protected in one direction, … 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 – Normalization Of Medical Homicide: Ceremonial Deaths; Physician Training; Accelerating Horrors

Posted on February 13, 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 proscription for acceleration of a benediction of death      First, a … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Feminism

Posted on February 7, 2025 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”.      With the half-baked attempt to ratify the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) as the 28th Amendment, let us look … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Guess Who Is A Person: A Mountain; A River; An Elephant

Posted on February 6, 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: Inorganic Lives Matter!      First, a little mood music:      Carrying on…      A … Continue reading →

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