All of Katie's work is excellent, and this one is too. But, it falls into the same bucket as most coverage of this topic, which is basically gesticulating at the problem and saying, "can you believe this shit?"
Needless to say, many people would read this and not see a problem with what is being described. So, what we need are well writte…
All of Katie's work is excellent, and this one is too. But, it falls into the same bucket as most coverage of this topic, which is basically gesticulating at the problem and saying, "can you believe this shit?"
Needless to say, many people would read this and not see a problem with what is being described. So, what we need are well written rebuttals of the ideology, or proposals for what sane people can do to help push back. More and more exposition about what is happening doesn't do much good at this point - we can see what is happening, but now what?
It is hard knowing how the problem can be addressed. One way might be to write a comment or email to people and institutions who you see are caving to woke pressure. In this article that might include the AMA, JAHA and JAMA. You can email your health care insurance and tell them you don't support woke activism in their company. I sometimes write academics (Universities, etc.) when an article addresses woke misbehavior in their institution.
Anti-woke people tend to be intelligent and literate. Imagine if each time we read a piece such as this we each wrote a (civil-and-thus-effective) comment to relevant institutions.
True enough. But, judges still have to uphold the law and the Constitution regardless of their personal beliefs. I know that they can bend interpretations but I am hopeful that some people will win coerced speech or defamation lawsuits setting all-important precedents. We'll see how it goes.
The story of Dr. Norman Wang in Herzog’s article provides one answer to the question,”now what?" After publishing a reasonable and well-researched critique of the failures of diversity initiatives and affirmative action in cardiology as compared to applying meritocratic standards, Dr. Wang was betrayed by his editor, his professional organization, and his boss, became the victim of an activist smear campaign and was eventually fired from his position at the U. of Pittsburgh Medical Center because his classroom was now “inherently unsafe” due to his views.
Here’s what Dr. Wang didn’t do. He didn’t apologize in an attempt to appease his boss or the mob. It wouldn’t have helped anyway, and he would have ended up hating himself for the rest of his life. Instead, Dr. Wang is suing the American Heart Association and the U. of Pittsburgh for defamation and violating his First Amendment rights. He has a very good case.
Never apologize. Let them fire you, or walk away if you’ve been placed in an untenable position. And if your First Amendment rights have been violated, hire a good attorney or, if appropriate, contact FIRE (The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education). If you can stomach the conflict and the spotlight, take your story public. It won't change the world right away, but brave people who refuse to be cancelled and who don't cower inspire the rest of us and can make a big difference. Bret Weinstein. Paul Rossi. Jodi Shaw. Christopher Rufo (who collects whistleblower evidence and exposes corporations). Bari Weiss. Katie Herzog!
All of Katie's work is excellent, and this one is too. But, it falls into the same bucket as most coverage of this topic, which is basically gesticulating at the problem and saying, "can you believe this shit?"
Needless to say, many people would read this and not see a problem with what is being described. So, what we need are well written rebuttals of the ideology, or proposals for what sane people can do to help push back. More and more exposition about what is happening doesn't do much good at this point - we can see what is happening, but now what?
It is hard knowing how the problem can be addressed. One way might be to write a comment or email to people and institutions who you see are caving to woke pressure. In this article that might include the AMA, JAHA and JAMA. You can email your health care insurance and tell them you don't support woke activism in their company. I sometimes write academics (Universities, etc.) when an article addresses woke misbehavior in their institution.
Anti-woke people tend to be intelligent and literate. Imagine if each time we read a piece such as this we each wrote a (civil-and-thus-effective) comment to relevant institutions.
Also, lawsuits. Lots of them.
Lots of “woke” judges in place since around 2010 though.
True enough. But, judges still have to uphold the law and the Constitution regardless of their personal beliefs. I know that they can bend interpretations but I am hopeful that some people will win coerced speech or defamation lawsuits setting all-important precedents. We'll see how it goes.
Exposition by groups of people can be powerful. It will require coalitions and reaching across the aisle. Imagine that...
The story of Dr. Norman Wang in Herzog’s article provides one answer to the question,”now what?" After publishing a reasonable and well-researched critique of the failures of diversity initiatives and affirmative action in cardiology as compared to applying meritocratic standards, Dr. Wang was betrayed by his editor, his professional organization, and his boss, became the victim of an activist smear campaign and was eventually fired from his position at the U. of Pittsburgh Medical Center because his classroom was now “inherently unsafe” due to his views.
Here’s what Dr. Wang didn’t do. He didn’t apologize in an attempt to appease his boss or the mob. It wouldn’t have helped anyway, and he would have ended up hating himself for the rest of his life. Instead, Dr. Wang is suing the American Heart Association and the U. of Pittsburgh for defamation and violating his First Amendment rights. He has a very good case.
Never apologize. Let them fire you, or walk away if you’ve been placed in an untenable position. And if your First Amendment rights have been violated, hire a good attorney or, if appropriate, contact FIRE (The Foundation for Individual Rights in Education). If you can stomach the conflict and the spotlight, take your story public. It won't change the world right away, but brave people who refuse to be cancelled and who don't cower inspire the rest of us and can make a big difference. Bret Weinstein. Paul Rossi. Jodi Shaw. Christopher Rufo (who collects whistleblower evidence and exposes corporations). Bari Weiss. Katie Herzog!
Glenn Loury. John McWhorter. Matt Taibbi. Dave Rubin. Matt Kibbe.
FAIR---the whole organization.
This is a great answer. Thanks!
Exactly.
Which is why I question this piece of work. She seems to be serving a perfect volley
Bravely and kindly stand up against it. We have to many cowards in leadership.