Conservatives’ Long War on Free Thought

Conservatives’ Long War on Free Thought

Trump’s escalating attacks on higher education represent a centuries-long drive to kill the Socratic spirit.

Trump’s war on education jeopardizes the future of America

When I was a child, I looked at college thinking it was a place of knowledge, respect and prestige. Now, as a college student myself going into my third semester, I feel like nothing more than a target in President Donald Trump’s campaign for getting rid of “woke” academics — getting rid of people like me.  Ever since Trump’s presidency began in January, he has signed more executive orders than I can even hope to keep track of. However, one topi…