The Weaponization of Academic Freedom in Higher Education

The Weaponization of Academic Freedom in Higher Education Authored by: Nina Belber, staff editor   Academic freedom has been an important concept in the American higher education system for many years. Recently, there has been a weaponization of academic freedom, where professors and scholars “attempt to provide a ‘scholarly’ veneer to what are otherwise hateful ideologies.”[1] This problem stems from the fact that people have … Continue reading The Weaponization of Academic Freedom in Higher Education

Elderly Americans are Living in Poverty and at Risk of Losing their Homes

Elderly Americans are living in poverty and at risk of losing their homes Authored By: Charmaine Nyman, staff editor   Although the poverty rate among Americans aged 65 or older has declined by almost 70% in the past five decades, over 15 million Americans aged 65 or older are currently living at or below 200% of the federal poverty level with their income averaging $25,760 … Continue reading Elderly Americans are Living in Poverty and at Risk of Losing their Homes