Conservatives Must Reclaim American Education Now |
Conservatives Must Reclaim American Education Now
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For years, Americans were told our schools existed to expand minds, encourage debate, and prepare young people to think independently. Today, too many do the opposite.
Conservative voices are being shouted down, disinvited, or silenced by radical activists and administrators more interested in appeasing the far left than defending free speech. What happened recently in South Carolina is just the latest of numerous incidents across the country. (RELATED: Republicans Have Chance To End Redistricting For Good, And South Carolinians Are Watching)
Lt. Governor Pamela Evette, a successful businesswoman, unapologetic conservative, and strong supporter of President Trump, was pushed out of delivering the commencement address at South Carolina State University after activists objected to her political beliefs. University officials cited “security concerns,” but the real issue was ideological intolerance.
Conservative viewpoints are no longer welcome in our schools.
Protesters gather outside the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill where former US Vice President Mike Pence speaks about “Saving America from the Woke Left,” in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, on April 26, 2023. (Photo by Allison Joyce / AFP) (Photo by ALLISON........