Self-Defeating Radicalism at Western Washington University
Student activists demand millions to reshape their institution and punish faculty members who violate ‘social justice’ taboos.
Campus Politics
Power, identity, and speech in the new American university
Free-Speech Advocates Are Not Trying to Silence Students
A recurring falsehood in the ongoing debate about campus culture, politics, and policy
The Re-Politicization of America's Colleges
A new survey shows that students feel much more engaged and open to activism than they were in the past.
The Cost of Balancing Academia and Racism
Researchers say that discrimination at colleges and universities may have negative impacts on black students’ mental health.
The Value of the Oberlin Food Protests
Dining-hall food might not be the most pressing injustice in the world—but students need space to experiment with activism.
Does Affirmative Action Create Mismatches Between Students and Universities?
The debate over ‘mismatch theory’ is needlessly polarized—and further research will help students, whatever the answers it generates.
The Necessary Recklessness of Campus Protests
Progress against racial injustice is stagnant, yet the demands of student activists are still widely dismissed.
The Lessons of Bygone Free-Speech Fights
Efforts to police offensive language have seldom achieved their goals, and often been turned against the groups they were intended to protect.
The Crumbling Monuments of the Age of Marble
The 20th century produced monuments to a false consensus—can the 21st century create a more representative commemorative sphere?