Jonathan Draeger – University of Wisconsin Madison – The College Fix

UW-Madison DEI forum ‘triggered’ black woman during racism discussion

Jonathan Draeger - University of Wisconsin Madison — Fri, 17 Nov 2023 05:02:08 +0000

Another session discussed ‘Christian privilege’ MADISON, WISC. – A black woman said she was “triggered” by a panel this week at the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s “Diversity Forum” while several panelists at the “Bridging the Divide” conference said their suggestions can improve open debate on campus. The Division of Diversity, Equity & Educational Achievement event has hosted the forum…

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Kendi’s ‘Antiracist’ center mostly fired black and Latino employees: analysis

Jonathan Draeger - University of Wisconsin Madison — Wed, 08 Nov 2023 05:09:06 +0000

ANALYSIS: Likely layoffs include four black employees and four Hispanics Boston University Professor Ibram Kendi’s Center for Antiracist Research appears to have fired mostly racial minorities as part of its recent restructuring, according to a College Fix analysis of the layoffs. The review found there are likely four black employees, four Hispanics, two Indians, one Asian…

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Ben Shapiro praises Western values, denounces Hamas at UW-Madison

Jonathan Draeger - University of Wisconsin Madison — Tue, 07 Nov 2023 12:39:31 +0000

UPDATED MADISON, Wisconsin – Western values are “better in every conceivable way” than the Hamas worldview, Ben Shapiro said last night at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. The co-founder and editor emeritus of The Daily Wire spoke to more than 1,100 people. The campus Young Americans for Freedom chapter hosted Shapiro along with the Young America’s Foundation for his lecture, titled “Stop…

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Liberal club leaders to get $2,000 payments from Wichita State student government

Jonathan Draeger - University of Wisconsin Madison — Mon, 09 Oct 2023 04:06:54 +0000

One recipient of the payments will be Aubany Russell, Black Student Union president and student government ethics chair Leaders of liberal-leaning student groups will receive a $2,000 stipend for their work under new legislation passed by the Wichita State University Student Government Association. The Agency Presidency Compensation Act will award the money to the Black Student Union…

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University of South Dakota has not responded to warning letter from free speech group

Jonathan Draeger - University of Wisconsin Madison — Wed, 13 Sep 2023 04:02:44 +0000

FIRE highlighted the flagship university’s poster policy as particularly restrictive The University of South Dakota has not responded to a letter the Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression sent over three months ago outlining how a university policy “restricts students’ speech rights.” “No, we have not received a response from the university,” FIRE Program Officer Mary Griffin told…

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Students demand ‘Black Solidarity Day’ at Binghamton University

Jonathan Draeger - University of Wisconsin Madison — Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:02:26 +0000

Former professor says race-specific days turn campuses ‘ into centers of grievance, hostility, and political activism instead of the sites for the pursuit of knowledge’ Students and administrators at Binghamton University want a “Black Solidarity Day” added to the academic calendar for the upcoming fall semester. The Black Student Union is pushing for the recognition along with the Student…

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Columbia moves forward on Tel Aviv center despite faculty objections

Jonathan Draeger - University of Wisconsin Madison — Fri, 28 Apr 2023 04:03:14 +0000

Opponents say Israel ‘refuses to abide by international human rights laws and norms’ Columbia University recently announced it plans to move forward with a Global Center in Tel Aviv, despite objection from some faculty members. “Similar to other centers, the Tel Aviv Center will be a hub and gathering place, enabling Columbia to connect with individuals and institutions, as well as with the…

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Meet the pro-life student leader using his influence to help moms and babies

Jonathan Draeger - University of Wisconsin Madison — Mon, 27 Mar 2023 04:01:20 +0000

Trey Gregory did not shy away from his pro-life beliefs A pro-life student government leader is not afraid to use his voice and influence to advocate for preborn babies and parents. Trey Gregory, the speaker of the senate at McNeese State University, worked in his student government to help protect life on campus at all ages. He told The College Fix that one thing working in his favor is…

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These California scholars want over $569 billion in reparations

Jonathan Draeger - University of Wisconsin Madison — Tue, 21 Feb 2023 05:04:10 +0000

One member is a ‘recognized racial justice scholar and equity consultant,’ according to her bio The ongoing California Reparations Task Force has under consideration a number of proposals to ameliorate what it sees as the effects of racism on black individuals, including closing 10 state prisons, free college and planting trees in black neighborhoods to ensure “shade equity.

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UChicago selects failed candidates Beto O’Rourke, Tim Ryan to teach politics

Jonathan Draeger - University of Wisconsin Madison — Fri, 03 Feb 2023 05:05:54 +0000

Pair has lost five races in the past three cycles combined Two failed Democratic political candidates will bring their experience to the University of Chicago’s Institute of Politics as fellows for winter-spring seminars. Robert O’Rourke, also known as “Beto,” recently completed a trifecta of losses — in 2018, he lost in a Texas U.S. Senate bid against Ted Cruz, in 2020 he lost in the…

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