May 4, 2021

Idaho Rejects Critical Race Theory

Teresa R. Manning

Last week, Idaho Governor Brad Little signed into law HB 377, making Idaho the first state in the nation to outlaw the controversial pedagogy called Critical Race Theory.

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May 4, 2021

Event: 1794

National Association of Scholars

Join NAS on Tuesday, May 11th at 2 pm ET as we discuss the details of the Whiskey Rebellion's causes and the response of the federal government in its infancy.

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May 3, 2021

J. Michael Zuromskis, In Memoriam

National Association of Scholars

The National Association of Scholars mourns the passing of long-time member J. Michael Zuromskis, who passed away on March 19, 2021.

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May 3, 2021

NAS Comments on ED's Proposed Rule, "Proposed Priorities-American History and Civics Education"

Peter Wood and David Randall

The Proposed Rule relies extensively on the vocabulary of radical activists, which guarantees that these activists will receive the lion’s share of American History and Civics Education fun......

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May 3, 2021

Event: The Great American Novel Series: Invisible Man (Ralph Ellison)

National Association of Scholars

Why is "Invisible Man" a "great American novel?" In what ways is "Invisible Man" relevant for readers today? Join NAS on Wednesday, May 5th at 2 pm ET for answers to these ques......

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May 3, 2021

An Appeal to Senator John Cornyn and Congressman Tom Cole

National Association of Scholars

An open letter to Senator John Cornyn and Congressman Tom Cole, urging them to withdraw their support for the Civics Secures Democracy Act. Click to read and sign the letter.

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April 30, 2021

Cancel Culture in the Sciences: A Case Study

John E. Staddon

A reproduction of an email exchange between Professors John Staddon and Jonathon D. Crystal, published to provide a succinct example of how a cancellation occurs in real time.

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April 29, 2021

The New Censorship in American Higher Ed: Insights from Portland State

National Association of Scholars

A new wave of censorship has arisen in the United States propelled by the January 2021 Capitol Riot and building upon “anti-racism” activism that arose in the Summer of 2020. Join Bruce Gi......

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April 29, 2021

Video: 1787

National Association of Scholars

Watch as professors Eric Nelson, James Stoner, Jack Rakove, and Barry Shain discuss the political thought of the Constitutional Convention.

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April 29, 2021

Restoring the Dignity of the Footnote

Douglas Groothuis

There is a shift in the handling of footnotes, which reveals a lack of respect for the institution of the footnote.

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