Things Worth Noting
In 2025, elite universities remain ideological battlegrounds amid growing political polarization. Critics highlight overwhelming liberal faculty dominance—often over 90% in many departments—creating intellectual monocultures and echo chambers that marginalize conservative views. DEI mandates, diversity statements, and bias response teams are accused of enforcing ideological conformity, fueling indoctrination claims and high student self-censorship. Cancel culture and […]
Wokism, rooted in awareness of racial injustice, has grown into a divisive ideology centered on social justice, identity politics, and political correctness. While aiming to address systemic racism and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, critics argue it fuels cancel culture, censorship, and an us-versus-them mentality that stifles free speech and diversity of thought. Terms like […]
The Netflix boycott movement has surged due to accusations of promoting a “woke” agenda in kids’ programming, leading to widespread subscription cancellations. Originating from the 2020 controversy over Cuties, criticized for sexualizing children, the backlash created #CancelNetflix trends and temporary subscriber losses. In 2025, the campaign reignited over animated shows like Dead End: Paranormal Park, […]