Tag Archives: Higher Ed

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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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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Quick Takes – Eco-Overlords: Rights Of Nature Tribunal; Eco-Marxist Education; Reshaping Your Diet

Posted on January 9, 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 Acolytes of Gaia shall ensure your Green compliance… or else! … 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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Quick Takes – DEI Not Dead Yet: UC Santa Cruz; South Carolina; Medical Schools Everywhere

Posted on December 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: That is not dead that can DEI, and with woke eons, … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Crazy Colleges: Ecofeminist Ecomarxism; Planetary Healers; Radical Faeries

Posted on November 21, 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: When stupidity and fantasy collide.      First, a little mood music:      Carrying … Continue reading →

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