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Intellectual diversity

A university that hires, teaches, and admits from a single point of view stops being a university. We document how narrow the range at UVA has become, and what it costs students.

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Virginia Association of Scholars Readings, Week of Sept. 5

Nadine Strossen on the importance of academic freedom and freedom of speech:  https://academicfreedom.org/seeking-justice-seeking-truth-a-conversation-with-nadine-strossen/Conflicting goals of public education:  https://www.manhattan-institute.org/new-yorks-parents-are-exercising-their-school-optionsOhio law moves universities to support free speech:  https://campusreform.org/article?id=20075Heritage report on DEI takes similar approach…
Free expression

How a Lie Is Born

by James A. BaconIt is horrifying to watch in real time how the media generates falsehoods and then spreads them without correction. About two weeks ago The Cavalier Daily, the student newspaper…
Accountability

Outrage Is No Substitute for Thought

UVa students push back against learning about other viewpoints.by Shaun KenneyWARNING! This is a long one . . . so pour your favorite scotch or cup of coffee and be prepared to…
Accountability

A Shameful Shallowness of Intellect

by James A. BaconThe University of Virginia Student Council has called for the immediate resignation of alumnus Bert Ellis from the Virginia Board of Visitors, and chastises Governor Glenn Youngkin’s decision to…

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Free expression

Wonders Never Cease: WaPo Gives Fair Treatment to Alumni Rebellion

by James A. BaconEvery once in a while The Washington Post reminds us of the kind of newspaper that it used to be — capable of producing balanced journalism. Education reporter Susan…

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