More background on woke profs at West Point and how the academy is getting rid of wokeness. By Roger Hannigan Gilson | Times...
STARRS Event: October 10
STARRS along with ASU Center for American Institutions, the MacArthur Society and others will be holding a half-day event in Scottsdale, Arizona (and livestreamed). This free event will center around the enduring principles of the American Creed that are being threatened by radical ideologies. Schedule and speakers (plus our special keynote speaker) as well as registration will be announced later.
If you would like to help out with the preparations, getting the word out, and/or help on the day of the event, please contact the STARRS coordinator for this event, Martha Ostrom, PhD via phone or text at 602-821-2374 or marthaostrom@gmail.com. Martha serves on the STARRS Board of Directors.
Whether you are in Arizona or elsewhere, be sure to keep this date (Saturday, October 10) and morning open to attend this special STARRS event in-person or via livestream.
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