Category: Wisdom
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Just before the fireworks lit up the sky on July 4th, we learned something far more explosive than anything that could be launched from the National Mall. In a set of letters released through a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request, President Donald Trump, through Attorney General Pam Bondi, quietly claimed a power that not…
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Donald Trump is now openly threatening to strip U.S. citizenship from his critics, including public figures like Rosie O’Donnell. This is not a joke, a distraction, or an exaggeration. It is a direct challenge to the Constitution, and a test balloon for how far his administration can go. CNN reports that O’Donnell had responded and…
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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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🚨 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…
Cloaking Inequity 