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The rise of far-right figures like Nick Fuentes demonstrates a concerning trend among young conservatives. Ben Lorber explores the increasingly anti-democratic and bigoted politics practiced by the Gen-Z Right, and how college campuses are used to recruit the next generation of conservative leaders, in his new piece for In These Times. Learn more at https://ow.ly/XETQ50QkJw6.

One incredible experience indeed! I would recommend the module for anyone wanting to learn more about British Politics and its inner workings!

Last June, the U.S. Supreme Court did issue a ruling that prohibited race-conscious admissions at public universities. In that ruling, the Court said that the University of North Carolina could not consider race as a factor in admissions, but that it could continue to consider other factors, such as socioeconomic status. However, the Court hasn’t yet issued a ruling on whether race can be considered as a factor of admission in military academies. The ruling on military academies is expected to be similar to the ruling on public universities. However, there are some key differences between the two cases. First, military academies are not subject to the same equal protection requirements as public universities. Second, military academies have a national security interest in ensuring that their officer corps is diverse. The Court acknowledged "potentially distinct interests" for military academies. Proponents argue diversity strengthens national security by fostering a better understanding of different cultures and viewpoints, leading to more effective operations and diplomacy. Moreover, military academies argue that they need a wider pool of qualified candidates to reflect the demographics they serve and understand various communities. The Court's decision will also likely have a significant impact on the national debate over affirmative action. If the Court allows military academies to continue to consider race in admissions, it will be seen as a victory for proponents of affirmative action but a defeat for individuality, individual performance, and abilities. However, if the Court rules that military academies must stop considering race in admissions, it will be seen as a victory for opponents of affirmative action but a defeat for those who believe that race should precede individuality. Link in bio to read the full article and subscribe to have access to unlimited daily articles. #financialmarkets #business #politics #economics #thelakestreetreview #Americannews #Africannews #americanmarkets #africanmarkets #mediacompany #newscompany #LSR https://lnkd.in/gghs-7a5

In the first two decades of the 20th century, Eugene V. Debs was the face of socialism in America. In this seminar, we will explore the life of Debs as a tireless leader of organized labor, and a five-time candidate for the presidency (1900-1912, 1920).

A 4th of July question: If a foreign power invaded the U.S., what monuments would you want the military to protect because they help define the essence of America? The Statue of Liberty? The Lincoln Memorial? I take on these questions and more in a new piece today in The Liberal Patriot. This essay is part of a larger project I'm engaged with at the Progressive Policy Institute on strengthening American identity and liberal democracy. https://lnkd.in/eWEwWiFb

Exploring the intricacies of American federalism 🏛️🇺🇸: from the historical roots 📜 to contemporary challenges. 🌐 State & local governments 🏙️ play key roles, shaping policies & public discourse. 🗣️ Scholars 🎓 delve deep into this dynamic system, paving the way for effective governance 📚🔍 #Federalism #Scholarship https://lnkd.in/gBENEYkm

Upcoming Event Alert: Is America on the Brink of a Second Civil War? Join us at the Kroc Institute for Peace and Justice for an enlightening Distinguished Lecture featuring Barbara F. Walter, the Rohr Professor of International Affairs at UC San Diego and a New York Times bestselling author. The first 100 guests will receive a FREE copy of Walter’s groundbreaking book, "How Civil Wars Start and How to Stop Them." Barbara F. Walter is renowned for her expertise in international affairs, with frequent appearances on CNN, MSNBC, and NBC, and consultations for the World Bank, the UN, and the US Departments of Defense and State. As the 2022 Peacemaker of the Year Award recipient, a member of the National Academy of Sciences, the American Academy of Arts and Sciences, a permanent member of the Council on Foreign Relations, and a TED2023 speaker, Walter brings invaluable insights into the dynamics of civil conflict and peace. Don’t miss this opportunity to gain profound understanding from one of the foremost experts in the field. Save the date and stay tuned for more details! #CivilWar #BarbaraFWalter #PeaceAndJustice #KrocInstitute #DistinguishedLecture #PoliticalScience #InternationalAffairs

“Distinct interests that military academies may present,” said SCOTUS regarding race-based decisions in the military academy admissions process. Note that the military academies DID NOT request to be omitted by the ruling, but were not part of the ruling by the conservative majority because, as the Department of Defense cited, “Army diversity is integral to ensuring national security." Of course, the ruling was challenged against both the United States Military Academy at West Point, my alma mater, and the Naval Academy by the same group suing all things diversity, and last week, the challenge was rejected. I have heard people say that ‘for a system to be unbiased, it must objectively select the best.’  Well, what does best mean? The person with the highest grades? Fastest 2-mile? Best obstacle course time? From my experience, I can tell you that the best people I served with didn’t always correlate with the highest SAT scores. Is it possible to look at the programs themselves, #AffirmativeAction, #DEI, #ESG, and ask, how do we harness the value of diversity to ‘ensure national security’ instead of trying to act like it doesn’t exist? If you are interested in the socioeconomic impact of diversity or curious about the data on such topics, follow Equity Quotient as we start to share more case studies starting in healthcare, and expanding from there.

These roles are CRUCIAL to the future of higher education.