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- Investigating the Academy April 19, 2024In a recent speech to University of Toronto scholars, a Quillette editor explained why many of his fellow journalists are reluctant to report on administrative scandals at Canadian universities.Jonathan Kay
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- Investigating the Academy April 19, 2024
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- For a Free Society April 18, 2024A conversation with Vernon L. Smith.
- A Voice from Kansas, a Voice for Freedom April 18, 2024On a podcast with Vernon L. Smith.
- ‘Write Like Bill’ April 18, 2024On this summer’s William F. Buckley Jr. Communicators Workshop.
- For a Free Society April 18, 2024
Tag Archives: violence
Joe Biden’s Choice
Within hours of President Biden’s call for civility, protesters went on a violent rampage in the Pacific Northwest, mostly in Portland Oregon. The protesters, according to the New York Times, marched through the streets, burned an American flag and smashed … Continue reading
The Sociology of Mobs
The video below, published by Reason Magazine, provides some insight into what is going on in Portland, particularly with respect to the motivations of participants.
Biden Against Violence. Sort Of.
Former Vice-President Joe Biden is about to unleash a huge ad buy decrying violence in general, but not in particular. The reason is obvious. Polling indicates that he is being hurt in swing states where support for Black Lives Matter … Continue reading
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Truthful Lies
Sometimes lies tell the truth, however inadvertently. Ever since May when George Floyd was killed while in police custody there have been waves of protest in America’s cities, often spilling into violence. The violence has not been random and sporadic. … Continue reading
Mostly Peaceful Protests
“Other than that, Mrs Lincoln, how did you like the play?” Spurred by the killing of George Floyd while in police custody, protests against police violence—defined as the unjustified use of force—have erupted across America. These protests are invariably described … Continue reading
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Battleground
The phrase battleground state has taken on a whole new meaning. As reports from various urban battlefields come in, the picture of what is happening is becoming clear. Let’s summarize. (1) In a number of American cities protests turn into … Continue reading