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February 2, 2026

Depoliticize! The Necessary First Step for Trump’s Accreditation Reforms

Teresa R. Manning

Trump’s new accreditation reform effort targets a broken, politicized higher education system that leaves students poorer, less prepared, and drowning in debt.

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January 27, 2026

Losing the West

Kali Jerrard

As Western civilization courses vanish from higher education, so too are history professors, to the detriment of our civilization.

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January 6, 2026

Shock and Awe Reform

Kali Jerrard

A recap of 2025 and its major reform efforts, and a look at the year ahead.

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December 17, 2025

In Memoriam: Norman Podhoretz

Stephen H. Balch

Norman’s lights were very bright and the push he gave stronger than most. We’re all in a better place as a result. Rest in peace.

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December 16, 2025

DOJ Does Away with Disparate Impact Theory

Kali Jerrard

Disparate impact theory is on the Trump administration’s chopping block, signaling a move away from discriminatory government policy practices.

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