Tag Archives: Social Justice

Not the Right Race at Columbia

Posted on May 24, 2013 by The Political Hat

     A recent kafuffle has arisen at Columbia University.  The Lydia C. Roberts fellowship is restricted to those “of the Caucasian race,” and Columbia is seeking to abolish that restriction.  The full restriction for the fellowship, as defined by the benefactor, … Continue reading →

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College, Where Dissent is Not Allowed in Free & Open Debate

Posted on May 21, 2013 by The Political Hat

     There are two ways a college or university can attack freedom of speech on campus: The first is by directly punishing, or threatening to punish, “incorrect” speech; the second is by allowing all-too-common rabid leftist mobs to drown out any … Continue reading →

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Why Did A 501(c)3 Non-Profit Public Charity Openly Campaign for Obama?

Posted on May 20, 2013 by The Political Hat

     An Federally recognized 501(c)3 non-profit public charity has openly campaigned for Obama’s re-election.      An eco-group called “Earth Guardians” lists themselves as “a project of GAYA – Global Alliance of Youth in Action, which is a Federally Recognized 501(c)3 Non-Profit Public … Continue reading →

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Social Change: A Play In Three Acts

Posted on May 18, 2013 by Guest Poster

Guest post from “Farmer Joe,” originally from the comments at the Ace of Spades HQ —–Act I—– Liberal: Check out this thing. Conservative: Nope… don’t like it. L: Hate is ugly and oppressive. You have to tolerate it. C: OK, fine, … Continue reading →

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“Your child belongs to us already…”

Posted on May 16, 2013 by The Political Hat

     In no other institution has the Progressive left’s “march through the institutions” had such a major and destructive effect, then through our education institutions.  From peddling racialist nonsense and hatred, to pushing identity politics above all else, universities and colleges … Continue reading →

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News of the Week for May 12th, 2013

Posted on May 12, 2013 by The Political Hat

  News of the Week for May. 12th, 2013

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Comrade Dick Durbin

Posted on May 7, 2013 by The Political Hat

     This past May Day (AKA “Victims of Communism Day”), Illinois Senator Dick Durban attended and spoke at a rally with anarchists, international socialists, and the Communist Party USA, that was promoted by Occupy Chicago.      When questioned about his choice of … Continue reading →

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Whither Citizenship?

Posted on April 30, 2013 by The Political Hat

     California is poised to allow non-citizens sit on juries, and thus hold judgment over American citizens.  The bill, AB1401, has already passed the state Assembly, and of the writing of this post, is in the hands of the state Senate.  … Continue reading →

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News of the Week for Apr. 28th, 2013

Posted on April 28, 2013 by The Political Hat

News of the Week for Apr. 28th, 2013

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You can’t have “Anti-Gay” Bullying if Everyone is Gay!

Posted on April 25, 2013 by The Political Hat

     Under the guise of “anti-bullying,” thirteen and fourteen year old girls have been bullied and forced to ask for a “Lesbian Kiss.” “During the workshop for girls, the 13 and 14-year-olds were told to ask one another for a lesbian … Continue reading →

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