January 20, 2022

An Initial Victory for UNT Professor Timothy Jackson

David Randall

Persecuted music professor Timothy Jackson has won an early battle in the courts. Every scholar who seeks redress against academic persecution should take heart.

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January 18, 2022

Do as I Say, Not as I Do

Marina Ziemnick

The White House Task Force's intention isn’t to protect the practice of science—it’s to enforce the administration’s own flavor of Government Science.

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January 18, 2022

The White House Is Undermining Science, Not Defending It

J. Scott Turner

Government support of scientific research is not designed to support science, but to harness science to political ends.

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January 18, 2022

Gov. Youngkin Bans Critical Race Theory, but More Reform is Necessary

David Randall

Governor Youngkin has moved swiftly on his campaign promises, yet the state of Virginia must do more to institutionalize education reform.

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January 14, 2022

Webinar: The Repatriation Debate: What Is It?

National Association of Scholars

Join NAS for a webinar on the Repatriation Debate—one of the most controversial issues in archaeology and anthropology today.

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January 13, 2022

Back to the Drawing Board: Catherine Lhamon Seeks to Amend Title IX Regulations, Again

Teresa R. Manning

If Catherine Lhamon wants to prove herself a true professional who cares about the civil rights of all, she should focus on stopping the exodus of men from American higher education.

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January 12, 2022

Press Release: NAS Appoints Dr. J. Scott Turner as Director of the Diversity in the Sciences Project

National Association of Scholars

As project director, Dr. Turner will be conducting research on the scope and deleterious effects of DEI initiatives in STEM programs across the country.

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January 11, 2022

Riding the Coattails of Modern Medicine

Marina Ziemnick

Let’s hope that America’s white coats resist the social justice siren song and remain dedicated to caring for patients’ medical needs first and foremost.

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January 10, 2022

NAS Comments on the Draft Revision Recommendations for Colorado Academic Standards: Social Studies

National Association of Scholars

The Draft Revision Recommendations for Colorado Academic Standards: Social Studies should be significantly revised.

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January 10, 2022

The Great American Novel Series: Gilead

National Association of Scholars

Watch as Abram van Engen, Alex Engebretson, and Alex Sosler discuss Marilynne Robinson's novel "Gilead."

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