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Analysis and Commentary

Diversity And Inclusion Are Underrepresented At The Top Ranks Of University Leadership

by Alvin Rabushkavia Thoughtful Ideas
Wednesday, March 28, 2018

A diverse student body needs a diverse faculty, but not evidently a diverse leadership.

In the News

Legendary Black Conservative Talks Race, Education and Culture

featuring Thomas Sowellvia LifeZette
Tuesday, March 27, 2018

On 'The Laura Ingraham Show,' the Hoover Institution economist discussed his new book on the causes of disparities in society

In the News

PragerU: Blacks In Power Don’t Empower Blacks

quoting Thomas Sowellvia Conservative Daily News
Monday, March 26, 2018

Between 1970 and 2012, the number of black elected officials rose from fewer than 1,500 to more than 10,000. How has this affected the black community? Jason Riley of The Manhattan Institute answers the question in this video.

Analysis and Commentary

Edward Glaeser On Joblessness And The War On Work

by Russ Robertsvia EconTalk
Monday, March 26, 2018

Why are fewer men working over the last few decades? Is a universal basic income a good policy for coping with the loss of employment? Economist Edward Glaeser of Harvard University talks with EconTalk host Russ Roberts about what Glaeser calls the war on work--the policy changes that have reduced employment among prime-aged men.

Featured

Trump And Women, Independents: Worrisome Signs

by David Brady, Brett Parkervia Real Clear Politics
Thursday, March 22, 2018

Election results from Virginia, Alabama and last week’s special election in Pennsylvania’s 18th Congressional District show that President Trump appears to have considerable weakness among women voters, particularly those with a college education. In addition, our August 24, 2017 RealClearPolitics analysis showed Trump’s growing weakness among Independents. In this article, we look at the president’s job approval ratings, focusing on these same two segments of the electorate.

Discrimination and Disparities

by Thomas Sowellvia Basic Books
Tuesday, March 20, 2018

Economic and other outcomes differ vastly among individuals, groups, and nations. Many explanations have been offered for the differences. Some believe that those with less fortunate outcomes are victims of genetics. Others believe that those who are less fortunate are victims of the more fortunate.

In the News

Crossfire: Affirmative Action Does More Harm, Look To Socio-Economics

quoting Thomas Sowellvia Collegiate Times (VTech)
Saturday, March 17, 2018

Affirmative action was established to bring equality in schools and the workplace to those who have been historically excluded. The advent of affirmative action in the 1960s was beneficial in creating equal opportunity for minority groups. However, in contemporary society, affirmative action is transposing discrimination from one group onto another.

Analysis and Commentary

The 'First Woman CIA Director' Is A Smokescreen

by Amy Zegartvia Atlantic
Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Gina Haspel's gender is the least important fact about her.

Analysis and Commentary

The New Left Trumps The Old Right

by Victor Davis Hansonvia National Review
Tuesday, March 13, 2018

Anti-Semitism, racism, deception, and dirty tricks: For progressives, the ends justify the means.

Interviews

Elizabeth Cobbs On WMFE's Intersection

interview with Elizabeth Cobbsvia WMFE
Friday, March 2, 2018

Hoover Institution fellow Elizabeth Cobbs talks about her book, The Hello Girls.

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