Author: Dr. Julian Vasquez Heilig
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“We didn’t kill enough Indians.” That’s not a historical quote; it’s what far-right commentator Ann Coulter said on Twitter, now X, last week. No apology. No context. Just the crude, genocidal sentiment that still echoes through American policy, culture, and politics. Native news outlets, tribal government leaders, community members, and allies alike have condemned Coulter’s…
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When I heard about the new National Academy for AI Instruction launched by the American Federation of Teachers, my first reaction was simple: finally. Finally, an effort that puts educators, not algorithms, at the center of how artificial intelligence enters our classrooms. For too long, education has been a testing ground for shiny new tools…
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🚨 NEW in Diverse Issues in Higher Education 🚨 “Knowledge is on trial. Faculty are under attack. And too many leaders are playing it safe.” In my latest piece, I argue that it’s time to stop hiring caretakers and start demanding courage. Presidents and chancellors must be more than managers—they must be advocates. Fighters. Defenders of truth and…
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Baseball is a long season, full of drama, resilience, and receipts. And this year, the Detroit Tigers are keeping receipts. While we’re sitting comfortably with the best record in Major League Baseball—racking up wins with grit, fire, and depth—the Los Angeles Dodgers are unraveling. Not just in the standings, but in the press, in the…
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There is a well-worn tactic in the playbook of institutional fragility and power that I want you to recognize—both as a matter of academic freedom and as a contribution to the evolving scholarship in leadership studies. When someone from a historically marginalized community—or simply someone who dares to lead with clarity, courage, and a commitment…
Cloaking Inequity 