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Bill would stop universities from imposing DEI pledges on students, staff
A leading conservative group expressed hope about cracking down on diversity, equity, and inclusion programs at the state level as a federal bill to stop funding to universities that require diversity pledges stalls in the House. Read More.
Missouri GOP candidate takes a flamethrower to 'grooming' and 'sexualizing' books in viral video
GOP candidate Valentina Gomez posted a video of herself on her X account torching controversial books to promote her run for Missouri Secretary of State. Read More.
Univ. law clinic: UN must investigate Texas for banning minors from drag shows, trans surgeries
The University of Texas Law Human Rights Clinic filed a formal complaint with the United Nations late last month on behalf of several LGBTQ+ organizations. Read More.
Two more research misconduct scandals hit Harvard
Two new research misconduct allegations lodged against Harvard University scholars have been brought to light recently, bringing the total number of academic scandals the premiere Ivy League institution is grappling with to four over the span of just two months. Read More.
U. Oregon bike class helps LGBT students confront ‘capitalist patriarchy’
A University of Oregon workshop will help LGBT students overcome barriers to learning about bike repair due to the “capitalist patriarchy.” Read More.
California schools forced to spend $2 billion of COVID-relief funds to address learning loss after lawsuit
California will spend $2 billion of COVID-19 relief funds on tutoring and other efforts to help students recover from learning loss during the pandemic. Read More.
Legal scholars differ on Trump’s 2024 eligibility
When the Supreme Court hears arguments in Trump v. Anderson on Thursday, it will consider arguments that have been put forth by law professors who disagree on whether the former president is eligible to run again. Read More.
Elementary school’s test scores plummet after using ‘Woke Kindergarten’ program
There’s a group out there called “Woke Kindergarten” which, like many other (but less colorfully named) organizations gets paid to “train” our schools’ teachers on the evils of white supremacy, racism, oppression, etc. Read More.
Black Texas college student defends Black Graduation 'given the history' of the US in light of DEI ban
A Black University of Texas at Austin student said she was disappointed to find out that there won’t be any Black-only graduations sponsored by the university anymore. Read More.
Machete-wielding New York art professor fired again after ‘Zionist’ rant: report
Artist Shellyne Rodriguez has lost a second college teaching job within the span of about eight months — this time for what she described as a “Zionist” rant on social media. Read More.
Brown U. students hunger strike for divestment from Israel; president refuses demands
Also want school to call for ‘immediate ceasefire in Gaza’ and ‘a lasting peace’ in the region. Read More.
Department Of Education Rule To Enshrine Protections For ‘Gender Identity’ Heads To White House
A policy that will codify protections for “transgender” students and change how schools respond to sexual misconduct on campus was sent to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) for review Friday, according to a government website. Read More.
Merit-based hiring needed to improve ‘diversity of thought’ at UMich: higher ed groups
The University of Michigan’s promise to protect “diversity of thought” and “freedom of expression” must include real action, including prioritizing merit in hiring, according to higher ed reform advocates. Read More.
UChicago climate activists claim they filed legal complaint against school investments
A University of Chicago group that wants the university to divest from fossil fuels claims to have filed a legal complaint with the Illinois Attorney General’s Office, alleging the school has violated its legal obligation by investing its endowment in oil and gas companies. Read More.
Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson supports removing police from schools
In an interview with the Chicago Sun-Times and WBEZ, Chicago Mayor Brandon Johnson supports the Board of Education’s decision to remove the Chicago Police Department from schools. Read More.
