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Today we’ll have a group of short posts as I have things to do beyond this website. Remember the story of Woke Kindergarten, a teacher’s lesson plan that was implemented in the elementary-school grades of Hayward, California? (See the SF Chronicle story here. ) Below is apparently the sole person behind the project: Akiea “Ki” … Continue reading Your tax dollars at work in “Woke Kindergarten”
I’m wondering how long Pamela Paul will last as a NYT op-ed columnist if she keeps producing columns like this. (She used to be the Sunday Book Review editor.) The point of the column, a bit thin for her, is a good one: the woke (she calls them “politically correct”, and perhaps we should re-adopt … Continue reading Pamela Paul on the lack of humor of the woke
Clearly a lot of people feel that there’s good reason for academics applying for their first job to include “diversity statements” in their application package, for this is becoming de rigueur for nearly every place except the University of Chicago. And even here we “encourage” applicants to discuss how they’d address the issue of teaching … Continue reading A woke person opposed to diversity statements
I didn’t know what City Journal was, which published the article below (click on screenshot). It turns out that Wikipedia describes it as “a public policy magazine and website, published by the conservative Manhattan Institute for Policy Research, that covers a wide range of topics, from policing strategy, education reform, and social policy to urban architecture, family culture, … Continue reading Woke Elementary
Comedian Andrew Doyle is of course the creator of Titania McGrath, an über-woke and privileged cis white female who expounds Social Justice on Twitter. She’s spoofing it, of course, but has fooled many people into thinking she’s serious. And, as a full time faux wokester, Titania has made many satirical posts that later came true. … Continue reading Andrew Doyle: The prescience of Titania McGrath on her 5th anniversary
The new Jesus and Mo strip, called “dignity”, came with the email note: This is the first time they’ve got one over on the barmaid. Yes, they claim that the bar is not a “safe space” for them. My take: She should have twigged to the Duo’s joke, For Jesus and Mo are not that … Continue reading Jesus ‘n’ Mo ‘n’ safe space
by Greg Mayer Good morning on Wednesday, April 19, 2023. Jerry is on his way back to Chicago from Paris, and will soon resume his full WEIT duties. He sent this photo of himself at the Paris airport this morning, adding, “My first morning coffee in eight days.” And, when he took that one, he … Continue reading Wednesday: Hili dialogue
I previously announced and described the meeting on academic freedom on November 4 (Friday) and November 5 (Saturday) at Stanford University, and also gave the schedule of events. Now, according to the announcement below (click to read), you can livestream it, seeing all the talks (and a panel with PCC[E]) in real time. (They’ll also … Continue reading Livestream of upcoming academic freedom conference
