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President Joe Biden held a press conference where the White House press corps was criticized for failing to ask challenging questions regarding the southern border or the COVID-19 pandemic. Media figures like Chuck Todd were accused of acting as representatives for the administration rather than the public, portraying the lack of critical inquiry as a sign of national satisfaction.
University Bias Response Teams and "Thought Crimes"
Research by the Foundation for Individual Rights and Education (FIRE) revealed that over 230 American colleges have "Bias Response Teams" that encourage students to report offensive speech. These teams can impose penalties ranging from sensitivity training to suspension for "thought crimes." The hosts describe this as a "dark age" for the American academy and a universal demand from student activists.
University of Cape Town, Decolonizing Science and Safe Spaces
A video from the University of Cape Town shows students arguing that science is a product of "Western modernity" and should be "scratched off" in favor of African perspectives, such as the ability to strike people with lightning. When a student challenged the claim, the moderator demanded an apology for "disrespecting the sacredness of the space." Additionally, the University of Florida has established a 24/7 "Bias Education and Response Team" for offensive Halloween costumes.
