Author: Mike LaChance

Mike LaChance

Mike LaChance has been covering higher education and politics for Legal Insurrection since 2012. He has also written for American Lookout, Townhall, and Twitchy.

Since 2008 he has contributed work to the Daily Caller, Breitbart, Gateway Pundit, the Center for Security Policy, the Washington Free Beacon, and Ricochet.

Mike is a Generation X, New England lifer who describes his political views as conservative and libertarian.

You can find him on Twitter @MikeLaChance33

Jewish Students Locked in Cooper Union Library During Anti-Israel Protest Settle With College

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 13, 2026 0 Comments

"On Oct. 25, 2023, several Jewish students took shelter behind locked doors in Cooper Union’s library as pro-Palestinian protesters banged on the doors and yelled anti-Israel slogans"...

R.I.P. – Dilbert Creator and Early Trump Supporter Scott Adams Passes Away at 68

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 13, 2026 4 Comments

"Born in Windham, New York in 1957, Adams started drawing comics at age 6, citing the 'Peanuts' comics as an early inspiration."...

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Georgetown U. Hires Hamas Apologist Mehdi Hasan as Visiting Fellow

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 13, 2026 0 Comments

"Georgetown's decision to bring on Hasan follows years of the journalist making polarizing and inaccurate remarks."...

Astoria, NY, is Becoming the American Center of Democratic Socialism

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 13, 2026 1 Comment

“We come from parts of the world where socialism isn’t a curse” ...

Shooting at Mott Community College in Michigan Ends in Arrest

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 12, 2026 2 Comments

"Classes and campus activities resumed as of Sunday, and security measures have been stepped up."...

Brown Chooses DEI Official With No Security Expertise to Lead Post-Shooting ‘Physical Security’ Initiative

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 12, 2026 5 Comments

"a professor of Africana Studies and American Studies whose expertise centers on race relations, civil and human rights, and empire"...

Florida Atlantic U. Prof to Remain Suspended for Spring Semester Over Charlie Kirk Comments

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 12, 2026 2 Comments

“scholar, writer, and artist whose work focuses on poetry and comics”...

Professor Turley Dings Minneapolis Mayor Frey for Wanting to be Included in ICE Shooting Investigation

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 11, 2026 38 Comments

"we're going to have a lot of investigation going forward, but people need to be clear what the standard is"...

Trial Starts for Stanford Students Accused of Vandalism During Gaza Protest

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 11, 2026 4 Comments

"The five defendants are pleading not guilty and have continued to blame the Stanford administration"...

Clemson U. Settles With Prof Who Was Fired Over Charlie Kirk Post

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 11, 2026 4 Comments

"was fired on Sept. 26, 2025, after reposting a Facebook post commenting on Kirk's murder"...

Student Group Demands ‘Racism’ Inquiry After School’s DEI Chief Resigns

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 11, 2026 3 Comments

“presence of microaggressions, stereotyping, and tone-policing”...

Anarchy in Minnesota Week at Legal Insurrection

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 11, 2026 4 Comments

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Democrat Nebraska State Senator Caught on Camera Removing Pictures of Founders From Exhibit

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 10, 2026 22 Comments

"The senator defended taking the portraits down, citing the rules and regulations of the State Capitol."...

Families of Idaho murder Victims File Wrongful Death Lawsuit Against Washington State U.

Posted by Mike LaChance on January 10, 2026 7 Comments

"The lawsuit accuses WSU of gross negligence, wrongful death and violations of federal education laws, including Title IX. The plaintiffs are seeking unspecified monetary damages."...