The Phrase ‘As You Know’ Declared a Microaggression
Adult students should be able to at least handle hearing it.
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Obama Rebukes Identity Politics
During a speech celebrating Nelson Mandela’s would-be 100th birthday, President Obama condemned the idea that only people from marginalized groups can comment on marginalized groups’ issues.
Professor: Wings-Eating Show Hot Ones Is Problematic for Women
A YouTube show that challenges contestants to eat increasingly spicy chicken wings has raised the ire of a Tulsa media-studies professor.
It Is Actually Not Sexist to Want Pelosi to Step Down
And she is flat-out wrong to suggest that McConnell has not faced the same kind of criticism.
NYU Prof.: People Are Calling For ‘Civility’ to Protect ‘White Supremacy’
Apparently, calling for respectful political dialogue now aides white-nationalist extremists.
Southeastern Louisiana University: Students Have Free-Speech Rights for Only Two Hours Per Week
In addition to restricting when speech is allowed, Southeastern also strictly limits where it is allowed.
Professor: Learning Math Can Cause ‘Collateral Damage’ to Society
Some things in life are objective and rational, and that’s perfectly okay.
Report: Netflix Bans Employees from Looking at Each Other for More Than Five Seconds
This is completely ridiculous and could end up hurting more than it helps.
University of Michigan Removes Reliance on ‘Feelings’ from Bullying Policy
U of M’s new definition for harassment is now the same as the one in Michigan law.
A Study Researched Rape Culture and Dog Parks
Helen Wilson insists that her dog-park study may have found some helpful answers for how we handle rape culture in our society.