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New wave feminists’ empowerment alienates women
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New wave feminists’ empowerment alienates women

Millions of women from all walks of life celebrated International Women’s Day on March 8 — a day meant to inspire and strengthen all women. But when some women who had embraced the feminist label tried to join their ranks holding pro-life signs, they were berated. The day was supposed to represent the pride all...

Hiring conservative professors for balance is affirmative action
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Hiring conservative professors for balance is affirmative action

After years of disdaining identity politics, Republicans are now taking part in the game — and employing affirmative action policies like the ones they’re known for scorning. In February, Sen. Mark Chelgren, R-ottumwa, filed legislation that would require Iowa’s public universities to consider professors’ political affiliation when hiring, and to reject a prospective professor whose...