In March of 1966 the economist Sam Bowles was threatened with dismissal by Harvard University for refusing to sign the following oath of allegiance: The oath had been required of all teachers in the state since 1935, including those employed at private institutions.
Amazing story, Rajiv. Who was Harberler and why was he such a dick? That letter from him is outrageous.
I hate to make everything about the 21st century culture war, but do you have thoughts about whether diversity statements are compelled speech? Morally I'm convinced that they are, but legally I have no idea and it's sometimes amazing the technicalities that can make a difference here. (Sadly we may never know since the only suit I'm aware of was dismissed for lack of standing.)
(This is Dave by the way... one of my students recently discovered my Substack comments, they were very kind about it but it convinced me to go pseudonymous since I don't like the idea of students forming their impression of me from my online discussions.)
Amazing story, Rajiv. Who was Harberler and why was he such a dick? That letter from him is outrageous.
I hate to make everything about the 21st century culture war, but do you have thoughts about whether diversity statements are compelled speech? Morally I'm convinced that they are, but legally I have no idea and it's sometimes amazing the technicalities that can make a difference here. (Sadly we may never know since the only suit I'm aware of was dismissed for lack of standing.)
(This is Dave by the way... one of my students recently discovered my Substack comments, they were very kind about it but it convinced me to go pseudonymous since I don't like the idea of students forming their impression of me from my online discussions.)