Cancel Culture Tag

eBay Pulling Listings of Canceled Dr. Seuss Books Because They Violate the ‘Offensive Material Policy’

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 04, 2021 40 Comments

People have taken to social media to vent over eBay, the auction site, removing their listings of the now-canceled Dr. Seuss books.

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Survey Shows Political Discrimination and Cancel Culture Are Hurting Academic Freedom

Posted by Mike LaChance on March 03, 2021 5 Comments

Cancel Culture and political bias against conservatives in higher education are frequently dismissed by the left as overblown or even non-existent. New findings show that is simply not true and academic freedom is suffering as a result.

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Former NY Times Reporter Donald McNeil Jr. Gives His Side of Story on What Led to Forced Resignation

Posted by Stacey Matthews on March 02, 2021 17 Comments

We reported last month that veteran New York Times health and science reporter Donald McNeil Jr. "resigned" over resurfaced allegations he used racially offensive and sexist language during a 2019 NYT-sponsored student trip to Peru.

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Six Dr. Seuss Books Won’t be Published Again Due to ‘Racist and Insensitive Imagery’

Posted by Mary Chastain on March 02, 2021 77 Comments

Dr. Seuss Enterprises told The Associated Press that publishers will no longer produce six problematic books by the beloved author due to "racist and insensitive imagery."

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The Targeting of Princeton Prof. Joshua Katz Continues

Posted by William A. Jacobson on February 28, 2021 16 Comments

Princeton University Professor of Classics Joshua Katz was one of our panelists at our "Saving Higher Ed From Cancel Culture" event in August:

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Hyatt Hotels Pushes Back on Leftist Boycott Calls Over Hosting CPAC

Posted by Stacey Matthews on February 28, 2021 24 Comments

In response to a campaign started by disgraced "grim reaper" lawyer Daniel Uhlfelder, Loews Hotels announced last month that they would no longer be hosting a scheduled fundraiser for Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO) in Florida on grounds that the chain was “opposed” to anyone who “supported and incited” the actions of the Capitol rioters.

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Prof Who Called for Firing People Over Speech is Fired Over Speech

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 27, 2021 15 Comments

“I have retained an attorney and am exploring my options.”...

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Harvard Club Cancels Event Featuring Expert on Cancel Culture

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 26, 2021 3 Comments

"Although we welcome vigorous debate and different points of view, we have decided not to offer this program since it is not consistent with the objectives of our organization"...

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U. Chicago Students Fight Cancel Culture by Launching Newspaper to Promote Conservative Ideas

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 26, 2021 3 Comments

"Self-censorship on campus has really become a sickness."...

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Woke Is Stupid: Hasbro Neuters Mr. Potato Head, Drops ‘Mister’

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 25, 2021 49 Comments

Well, earlier, the Associated Press reported Mr. Potato Head no longer exists:

Hasbro, the company that makes the potato-shaped plastic toy, is giving the spud a gender neutral new name: Potato Head. The change will appear on boxes this year.

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University of Missouri Rejects Student Demands to Remove Thomas Jefferson Statue

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 25, 2021 3 Comments

“we don’t remove history” ...

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The FIRE: St. Joseph’s U violated academic freedom of Prof. Greg Manco

Posted by William A. Jacobson on February 23, 2021 10 Comments

On Sunday night, February 21, 2021, we called attention to an emerging cancel culture case involving the targeting of Math Professor Greg Manco, of St. Joseph's University in Philadelphia, PA.

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Harry Shearer Won’t Voice Black Character Dr. Hibbert on The Simpsons

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 23, 2021 68 Comments

White voice actor Harry Shearer will stop providing the voice of Dr. Hibbert, a black character, on The Simpsons. Fox decided last June that it will not allow white actors to voice non-white characters in the show. That is a move Shearer criticized in August.

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Democrats Pressure TV Carriers to Stop Providing Newsmax, Fox News, OANN

Posted by Mary Chastain on February 23, 2021 65 Comments

Californi Democrat Reps. Anna Eshoo and Jerry McNerney sent a letter to major TV carriers, implying they help the "spread of misinformation" since they provide Newsmax, Fox News, and OANN.

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Widespread Cancel Culture Gives Everyone a Reason to Take Bitcoin Seriously

Posted by Bryan Jacoutot on February 22, 2021 48 Comments

As the readers of this site are already aware, cancel culture in America and elsewhere is growing. No longer limited to prominent figures or college campuses, it seems to be spreading to all aspects of modern life.

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Saint Joseph’s U Math Prof. Gregory Manco Targeted For Cancellation Over Tweet Opposing Reparations

Posted by William A. Jacobson on February 21, 2021 25 Comments

Here we go again. Another Professor targeted for cancellation because of tweets that offended a small number of people. In this case, we can see it playing out in real time.

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VIDEO: Victor Davis Hanson on Woke Ideology and the Way Forward for Conservatives

Posted by Mike LaChance on February 21, 2021 31 Comments

Victor Davis Hanson is one of the most important and authoritative conservative voices in America today. In a recent episode of American Thought Leaders from the Epoch Times, Hanson talked at length about a variety of topics. This is so worth your time.

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CA Republican state senator offers anti-cancel culture bill, Democrats want to cancel her in response

Posted by Leslie Eastman on February 21, 2021 13 Comments

A Republican California state senator has introduced a measure making political affiliation a protected class under California's anti-discrimination laws.

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