Then They Came for Abraham Lincoln Week in Higher Education

MIKE LACHANCE JUN 27, 2020 8:00 AM

Remember the good old days, when campus activists swore this was all about Confederate statues? Now they have come for Abraham Lincoln.

• Student Activists Demand Removal of Abraham Lincoln Statue at UW-Madison

And George Washington.

• Bust of George Washington Toppled at George Washington University

They’re going after everything.

• Prof Who Offered Advice on Toppling Obelisks Now Wants ‘Ancient Aliens’ Canceled
• U. Georgia Marching Band Will No Longer Play Signature ‘Gone With the Wind’ Song
• U. Florida to End ‘Gator Bait’ Chant at Sports Events, Mandate Racism Training for Students

People’s lives are being affected.

• VP for Research at Michigan State U. Forced to Resign After Blog Posts Deemed ‘Racist’
• Student Newspaper at Syracuse U. Fires Columnist for Calling Institutional Racism a Myth
• Jewish Student at UMass Was Called a Nazi for Being a Conservative Trump Supporter

No one will come to higher ed’s aid when it all falls apart.

• U. Notre Dame Braces for Possible $100 Million Dollar Loss Due to Coronavirus
• Syracuse University Cutting Staff in Response to Coronavirus Crisis
• Antioch College Announces Stunning Budget Cut of $2.5 Million Dollars

An inspiring message was sent to Professor Jacobson.

• “The spines of thousands are being strengthened by hearing of your fight” – A Supporter’s Message

The suspect might or might not surprise you.

• Man Arrested for Allegedly Painting Swastikas on Gravestones at Providence College

Narrative above all.

• Music Workshops at U. Illinois to Focus on Black Lives Matter and White Supremacy

This is madness.

• Theater Prof Resigns, Citing Fear of Her White Students

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