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Since the 2016 election, America has witnessed college campus protests against “controversial” or “dangerous” speakers. The Coddling of the American Mind explores this phenomenon, showing how a set of dangerous and false beliefs have taken root in the minds of today’s college students, convincing these young people that they are inherently fragile and must be protected from the allegedly harmful impacts of speech with which they disagree. This attitude threatens academic freedom, undermines democracy, and is ultimately harmful to the social and emotional development of today’s youth.

Take a deep dive into the ever-shifting perspectives on higher education in America with Michael Barbaro and Paul Tough on The Daily's insightful episode. As they navigate through the evolving attitudes and rising skepticism towards a college degree, the hosts unravel complex issues concerning steep costs, the decrease in college enrollments, and political influences. With the backdrop of liberal ideologies on campuses and societal dynamics, follow Barbaro and Tough as they explore these critical dimensions influencing the perceived necessity of college education.

The second half of this enlightening discussion explores the fiscal aspects of education, illustrating the diminishing 'college wealth premium', the impact on different demographics, and risks related to college choices. Highlighting the paradox of increasing need amidst growing disincentives for college enrollment, the episode wraps up on a hopeful note. It calls for common responsibility and policy-led solutions to create an affordable education system and emphasizes the crucial role of higher education in addressing global challenges. Dive in to demystify the intricate landscape of American higher education!

Some states are banning Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, and some companies face boycotts or criticism for implementing them. In this article, we’ll discuss arguments for and against DEI programming, and consider what might be done differently.

Elite colleges and universities in the US typically accept less than 10% of applicants, but their influence stretches far beyond this small group. In Excellent Sheep, author and former Yale professor William Deresiewicz makes the case that these institutions’ influence is negative. He argues that they’re so selective and profit-oriented that they contribute to social inequality and deprive students of high-quality learning.

In this guide, we’ll examine two problems with elite US colleges and universities and explain why Deresiewicz claims they harm both society and students. Then, we’ll explore solutions by describing how governments, schools, and parents can collectively overhaul US higher education—and how today’s students can make the most of their college years in the meantime. As we explore these ideas, we’ll fact-check the author’s claims by providing both supportive evidence and counterexamples. We’ll also discuss ways in which some elite US schools have changed since the publication of Excellent Sheep in 2014. Furthermore, we’ll supplement the author’s ideas with actionable steps.

In American Marxism, Mark Levin argues that Democrats and leftist organizations are fueling a Marxist revolution against American culture and society. They’re indoctrinating the public with radical Marxist ideologies like Critical Race Theory through public education; reinforcing these ideas through the media and entertainment; and censoring opposition with “cancel culture.” Levin asserts that if American patriots fail to expose this left-wing brainwashing, Democrats will gain dominion over the American government and society. Ultimately, they’ll create a totalitarian regime in which American values like freedom of speech, free-market capitalism, and private property rights are non-existent.

This guide will relay Levin’s exposé of the rise of Marxism in America by discussing who the American Marxists are, the ideologies they’re pushing, how they’re indoctrinating the public, and what American patriots can do to maintain their freedom. Throughout the guide, we’ll contextualize Levin’s argument with information from economists, scientists, and other experts.

This book answers the simple but essential question: Why can’t we all get along?

Moral psychologist Jonathan Haidt explains why people around the world, including liberals and conservatives in the United States, have different moral frameworks. He argues that moral judgments are emotional, not logical—they are based on stories rather than reason. Consequently, liberals and conservatives lack a common language, and reason-based arguments about morality are ineffective. This leads to political polarization.

The Righteous Mind explores how our divergent moralities evolved, why morality is about more than just fairness, and how we can counter our natural self-righteousness to decrease political divides.

Americans are increasingly identifying as non-religious. Churches are closing across the country. In this article we’ll examine what that could mean for the political future of America—and why appearances may be deceiving.

Everyone knows the global population is growing uncontrollably. But that common knowledge may be wrong—we might soon be facing a population decline.