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Fighting For Truth In The Age Of Leftism | Chris Rufo

Sep 3, 2023
Chris Rufo, a writer and filmmaker at the Manhattan Institute, tackles the evolution of leftist ideology in public institutions. He shares his own journey from leftism to advocating for individual responsibility and a free society. The conversation highlights the radical transformation of universities and the ideological influences reshaping education. Rufo also critiques corporate America's embrace of diversity initiatives as tools for political insurance rather than genuine commitment. Explore the implications of government bureaucracy and the challenge of preserving free speech in today's digital landscape.
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  • Left-wing radicals have infiltrated institutions and gained power by exploiting weak points.
  • Graduate schools of education have incubated and spread radical left-wing ideologies in K-12 public school curriculums.

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The Takeover of Institutions by Left-wing Radicals

Left-wing radicals have infiltrated various institutions, including universities, K-12 schools, and even Fortune 100 companies. Their ideology was fully formed in the late 1960s, but the placement of their ideas within institutions has evolved over time. By identifying weak points in institutions, they have gained power and influence. The failure of universities to resist the radical left can be attributed to a lack of intellectual and character defenses. This infiltration has resulted in a wholesale recomposition of academic life, with left-wing radicals now dominating many aspects of these institutions.

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