Don Feder was invited to UMass to speak on the issue of hate crime legislation for a lecture entitled, “Hate Crimes: It’s Not What You Think.” However, if members of the UMass Coalition Against Hate are to be believed, those who purvey hate on campus shouldn’t be allowed to speak.
Articles By: Bethany Stotts
Left-Wing Violence Exposed
A new extension of the 1960’s Students for a Democratic Society (SDS) has become more and more active on campuses since its resurrection in 2006. However, the “new” SDS, which is funded by the Movement for a Democratic Society (MDS), is influenced by many of the same 60s radicals who led the Weather Underground.
More Hispanics in College
The number of Hispanics enrolled in college rose 15% between 2006 and 2007. Hispanics accounted for 11.5% of the overall college student population in 2007, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.
Dropout Grants
With President Obama’s budget proposal for fiscal year (FY) 2010 moving forward, academics are lining up to suggest areas in higher education which could get more funding.
DC Vouchers at Crossroads
Funding for the Washington Scholarship Fund (WSF), more commonly referred to as the DC voucher program, is likely to run out at the end of next academic year due to a sunset provision designed by Illinois Senator Dick Durbin (D).
Kors on FIRE
Oppression studies have colonized the new campus, spreading academic orthodoxies throughout the Humanities, argued Alan Charles Kors at CPAC.
Poverty of Ideas
President Obama recently outlined four areas he would like the new White House Office of Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships to focus on: poverty, fatherhood, abortion reduction, and interfaith dialogue.
Ayers Under Fire
Bill Ayer’s reputation may not be so rosy after the time he spent in this year’s election spotlight.
Same To You Buddy
“Ask God what your grade is.” These are among the words found on a teacher evaluation form stuffed in Jonathan Lopez’ backpack last November following his in-class presentation on God and miracles.
2008 MLA Unplugged
Accuracy in Academia would like to offer its own, uncensored, top-ten list of this year’s MLA presentations.