Conservatives Must Reclaim American Education Now
The article discusses the perceived decline of free speech and conservative viewpoints in American education. It highlights a recent incident in South Carolina where Lt. Governor Pamela Evette was disinvited from a commencement address due to her political beliefs. The author argues for structural changes in the education system to prioritize academic inquiry over ideological conformity.
- ▪Conservative voices are increasingly silenced in educational institutions across the United States.
- ▪Lt. Governor Pamela Evette was pushed out of delivering a commencement address at South Carolina State University due to objections from activists.
- ▪The article calls for an end to tenure at publicly funded colleges to promote accountability and reduce ideological bias.
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| Original publisher | Dailycaller |
| Canonical URL | https://dailycaller.com/2026/05/26/opinion-conservatives-woke-education-south-carolina-mick-zais/ |
| Publication time | Tue, 26 May 2026 19:45:58 +0000 |
| Retrieval time | 2026-05-26T19:47:54.105Z |
| Last seen | 2026-05-26T19:47:54.105Z |
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Big Tent Ideas Conservatives Must Reclaim American Education Now OPINION (Photo by Win McNamee/Getty Images) Mick Zais Contributor May 26, 2026 3:45 PM ET May 26, 2026 3:45 PM ET Mick Zais Contributor Font Size: const observer = new MutationObserver((mutations) => { const adDivToHide = document.querySelector("#dailycaller_incontent_1"); if (adDivToHide && dc_noads_page) { adDivToHide.classList.add("hide-premium", "hide-free"); observer.disconnect(); console.log("Ad div found and hidden"); } }); observer.observe(document.body, { childList: true, subtree: true }); For years, Americans were told our schools existed to expand minds, encourage debate, and prepare young people to think independently. Today, too many do the opposite.
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