January 13, 2016

Wherein I Spar With an NAS opponent

George Leef

In his newest book, Michael Roth makes a case for the benefits of a liberal education. 

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January 12, 2016

BDS Movement Suffers a Setback

Chance Layton

The American Historical Association voted against a resolution to condemn Israel. 

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January 12, 2016

Common Core Damage Will Last for Years to Come

Chance Layton

NAS President Peter Wood, in a recent Heartlander article, explains the failures of Common Core and why it’s in the process of leaving America’s public schools.

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January 12, 2016

Sexual Misconduct on Campus: Big Report, Little Information

Glenn Ricketts

A front-page report on campus sexual assault investigations provides lots of numbers and little information.

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January 11, 2016

NAS Joins SLF Supreme Court Amicus Brief

Glenn Ricketts

NAS joins a petition asking the Supreme Court to accept a case that could have major implications for race-based hiring policies.

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December 30, 2015

Fifth Avenue

Peter Wood

Peter Wood reflects on monuments to the American Dream and the politics of grievance on display on college campuses.

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December 29, 2015

On Woodrow Wilson: Princeton Students Hold Civil Debate

Russell K. Nieli

A recent campus event was an encouraging sign that respectful dialogue is still possible among Princeton students who disagree. 

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December 22, 2015

Peter Wood's Article in David Brooks' 2015 Sidney Awards

National Association of Scholars

New York Times columnist David Brooks recommended NAS president Peter Wood's Weekly Standard article "The Meaning of Sex" in his 2015 Sidney Awards.

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December 22, 2015

Where DINOs Rule

Rachelle Peterson

Activists vastly overstate fossil fuel divestment pledges. 

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