All posts by Chuck Fager
A Conservative’s Startling Wisdom on Abortion Post-Roe
[NOTE: David French is a conservative; I would differ with him on many issues, including Roe. But what he writes here about who is the most “pro-life” president (prepare for a surprise) and the crucial place of hope regarding abortion (and life generally!) is dead-on and relevant every day.] The Importance of Hope in the … Continue reading A Conservative’s Startling Wisdom on Abortion Post-Roe
Reparations, Housing & Class: an intriguing Idea
The New York Times By John McWhorter — June 22, 2023 Reparations Should Be an End, Not a Beginning For a long while, reparations for Black Americans has been more a debate topic than a reality. But of late, the reality may be catching up with the debate. Since last year, Evanston, Ill., has been … Continue reading Reparations, Housing & Class: an intriguing Idea
Defense As Offense? University of Arkansas Dissolves its DEI Program
Inside Higher Education — June 21, 2023 Dissolving a DEI Office to Save DEI The University of Arkansas is reallocating all DEI staff and resources to other campus offices. Is it a capitulation to right-wing demands or a savvy defense tactic? By Liam Knox University of Arkansas chancellor Charles Robinson is eliminating the campus’s … Continue reading Defense As Offense? University of Arkansas Dissolves its DEI Program
A Midweek Twofer: Ireland In NATO? India Dumping Democracy?? Shakeups In the “I” Countries
The Guardian #1- Ireland ‘playing with fire’ for opening debate on military neutrality, says president Michael D Higgins says government risks burying country in other people’s agendas amid ‘drift’ towards Nato Rory Carroll — Ireland correspondent — 19 Jun 2023 Ireland’s president has rebuked the government for launching a debate about the country’s longstanding military … Continue reading A Midweek Twofer: Ireland In NATO? India Dumping Democracy?? Shakeups In the “I” Countries