Tag Archives: Social Justice

Free to Choose Friday, Revisited (Part 5)

Posted on September 27, 2024 by The Political Hat

     With the Presidential election but six weeks away, this is a good time to revisit Milton Friedman’s ten-part Free to Choose each Friday before the election as a reminder of why politically good sounding policies are often bad economics.      The fifth episode: … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Miseducation Of Children: High School Lap Dance; Passing Failing Migrants; Ideological Boot Camps

Posted on September 26, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: The future belongs to woke migrant strippers.      First, a little mood … Continue reading →

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When Optional Indoctrination Is Mandatory

Posted on September 25, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Ah yes, college, where you have the freedom to do what you want… except for missing out on the “optional” training for “diversity and inclusion”. NEW: The University of South Carolina required all students to affirm the value of "diversity … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – University DEI Offices Die: University of Alabama; University of Kentucky; Ole Miss

Posted on September 19, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: The death of open DEI?      First, a little mood music:      Carrying … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Anti-Racism In The Schools: Whites-Only Workshops; Blaming Jim Crow; Radical AP Exams

Posted on September 12, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: History is all about blaming the designated oppressor, dontchaknow.      First, a … Continue reading →

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Daniel Hannan On The U.K. Bringing Back Blasphemy Laws

Posted on September 9, 2024 by The Political Hat

     With all the biased news and hot takes over the recent chaos in the United Kingdom, particularly under newly minted Prime Minister Keir Starmer, an insightful and informative source of information is warranted. Baron Daniel Hannan helps illuminate the situation … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes — Brought To You By Modern Academia: Historical Ignorance; Structurally Racist Healthcare; $330K For Violating Free Speech

Posted on August 29, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: Ignorance is strength and tuition for fines      First, a little mood … Continue reading →

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Science vs. The Oppressive Colonialism Of Intellectual Property

Posted on August 26, 2024 by The Political Hat

     In this day and age where everything seems to be accused of being White Supremacy from milk to mini-sombreros, science is of course targeted as oppressive and colonialist. Science has been declared to be sexist, and even a form colonialism … Continue reading →

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Firing Line Friday: Resolved: That Welfare Has Done More Harm than Good

Posted on August 23, 2024 by The Political Hat

     In the hopes of encouraging a more civil, and illuminating, discourse, here is another episode of William F. Buckley, Jr.’s “Firing Line”.      The question of whether the Welfare state is good or bad depends for far too many people on … Continue reading →

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Quick Takes – Lesser Children Of Gaia: “More Than Human” Rights; Wyoming City Approves Rights For Nature; School of Sustainability

Posted on August 22, 2024 by The Political Hat

     Another “quick takes” on items where there is too little to say to make a complete article, but is still important enough to comment on.      The focus this time: Sorry, you’re just not as important as some random rock.      First, … Continue reading →

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