The North American Free Trade Agreement. NAFTA, between Canada, U.S. and Mexico, signed by President Clinton encourages graphic posts of murders of Mexicans by cartels and corrupt officials, panelists on a panel at the Modern…
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Feminists, Gays and Crip[ple] Theory
In one of the few crowded roundtable discussions at the recent MLA conference in Vancouver, which was far from a discussion, four female professors went over their papers on feminist, queer and disability theory (the…
American Slavery + Environmentalism + Cyberspace?
“Atlantic Empiricisms” was the name of a panel discussion at the 2015 Modern Language Association convention in Vancouver, Canada, and it was as bare as the title suggested. Britt Rusert, who teaches English at the…
CIA Conspiracy Theorist at the MLA
During the question and answer portion of one of the many panels at the 2015 Modern Language Association convention in Vancouver, Canada, one professor claimed he was being politically persecuted. David Anshen, who works at…
Mark Twain, the Colonist?
Mark Twain falsely portrayed Hawaiians as behind the times, one professor concluded at the 2015 Modern Language Association convention in Vancouver, Canada. Professor Molly Ball [pictured second from the left], an instructor at UC-Davis focusing on…
Camera-Shy Charles Dickens
Charles Dickens was no fan of photographs, but that fact alone speaks volumes on the importance of visual media and literature, according to a panel of professors at the Modern Language Association (MLA) convention in…
Thank the Tribes, No, Literally
In one of the oddest moments at Vancouver’s 2015 Modern Language Association convention, a moderator thanked the local Native Canadian Indian tribes for hosting the convention. Moderator Penelope Kelsey, an associate professor of English at…
Notorious Red Exploits King Legacy
Janel Davis of the Atlanta Journal-Constitution reports that a “noted scholar, author and veteran civil rights activist” by the name of Angela Davis will deliver the keynote address January 18 at Kennesaw State University’s annual…
Family Life should be a Liberal Fantasy, Professor Says
When academics offer recommendations on how to strengthen families, they usually involve making left-wing policies stronger. At the Center for American Progress (CAP) on Monday, January 12, 2015, George Washington University law professor Naomi Cahn…
Professor admits Farce of Affirmative Action
Every now and then, academics drop their guard and reveal that one or another of the shibboleths that the modern academic world holds dear is—a sham. “The loud debate over affirmative action is a distraction…
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Experts Wrong on Immigration and Crime
A favorite theme among journalists and academics alike is the rarity of crimes committed by immigrants. As it turns out, that likelihood may depend on whether the immigrants themselves are here legally.
California Teacher At War With Marines
A California teacher who tried to show why he is among the best and the brightest may have proven instead that he is one of the first of the worst.
G’Town Prof Claims Prez Loathes Civil Service
Nancy McEldowney was exactly the kind of swamp dweller the Trump administration has vowed to send packing
University of Chicago Student Government Unhappy with Steve Bannon’s Speech at the University
Some University of Chicago student government leaders are unhappy with Steve Bannon’s upcoming speech at the university and blasted him for his extreme right-wing views.
Do Less Work + More Pay= Academic Berth?
Parents working more than one job, and shift, to send their children to college might be surprised to find an inverse amount of effort on the other side of their tuition.
Georgia Tech’s ‘Queer Women’s Sex’ Event Barred Heterosexuals from Attending
Georgia Tech, public university, hosted a “Queer Women’s Sex” event and it excluded heterosexual students from attending.
University of Arizona’s Women’s Center Encourages Students to Join Planned Parenthood Chapter
A pro-Planned Parenthood student group is one group authorized on the University of Arizona campus and the university’s Women’s Center.
Islamic Art Exhibit At Texas A&M
An Islamic art exhibit is currently on display at Texas A&M University’s Reynolds Gallery in the school’s Memorial Student Center (MSC). The exhibit titled “Salaam” involves multiple groups: “The MSC Visual Arts Committee has collaborated…
Berkeley v U. S. Justice Department
Maybe not for the first time but perhaps for a new reason.
Counseling Offered for Students at UConn due to Ben Shapiro Speech
Ben Shapiro’s speech at UConn led administrators to offer counseling for their students, in case they are offended by his conservative views and opinions.
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Book Review: Is ‘The Dying Citizen’ a Prediction of America’s Future?
America’s ongoing and seemingly-constant crises have left Americans scrambling to find a sense of normalcy and safety. Just in time, to cut through the chaotic bombardment of conflicting messages and opinions while providing a voice…
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