Republican debate made clear dangers of cutting humanities from universities

[ad_1] Bedazzled by the lucrative allures of STEM and the popularity of business degrees, universities have been defunding their humanities programs and transforming themselves into vocational training centers with five-star gyms. Foreign language departments are being eliminated at state universities and history, philosophy and English literature majors are on the chopping block everywhere. The hue… Continue reading Republican debate made clear dangers of cutting humanities from universities

Trump-less Fox News Republican debate tops ratings expectations

[ad_1] During the 2016 race for the White House, then-candidate Donald Trump was responsible for making the Republican primary debates must-watch television events. But even without Trump onstage, Fox News was able to attract the largest cable TV audience for a non-sports program so far this year with its Wednesday showdown between the candidates for… Continue reading Trump-less Fox News Republican debate tops ratings expectations

A Chaotic Display of Conservatism at the First Republican Debate

[ad_1] An hour into Wednesday night’s Republican Presidential debate, which took place without the front-runner, Donald Trump, a simple, altogether predictable question unsettled the proceedings. “If former President Trump is convicted in a court of law,” Fox News’ Bret Baier asked the candidates, “Would you still support him as your party’s choice? Please raise your… Continue reading A Chaotic Display of Conservatism at the First Republican Debate

Indicting Hunter Biden Would Make Him Formidable Republican Candidate

[ad_1] WASHINGTON (The Borowitz Report)—An indictment of Hunter Biden would immediately catapult him to the top tier of the Republican Presidential field, a new poll of likely G.O.P. voters indicates. The poll reveals that, if indicted by the just-appointed special counsel, the President’s son would be in a virtual dead heat with the Republican front-runner,… Continue reading Indicting Hunter Biden Would Make Him Formidable Republican Candidate