I like the article. I think it is interesting to point out that most academic institutions are left leaning, often strongly left leaning. However, I wonder why that is? I think you missed a chance to investigate and possibly point to some evidence in an empirical way that attempts to provide a theoretical foundation for the political leanings of educational institutions.

For example (and honestly I propose this not in jest) , I wonder if professors, teachers, school administrators, etc were at a pay grade closer to business executives if their political leanings would be different? Other than economic status there are other factors that often draw lines between political affiliation. It would be interesting to examine some other socioeconomic factors as well. Oh well, just my 2cents.

Thanks for the article.

Conservative though is inherently constrictive, and therefore people who like to explore – who like to venture beyond the prescriptive, find more freedom in progressive places, even if they don’t agree 100% with the ideas.

I then went to one of the most liberal universities in the country. I was taught political science by three unique individuals: someone who worked for Reagan’s state department, a Chinese man who grew up during the cultural revolution – and regards the current Chinese gov’t as illegitimate, and a gun toting anarchist. This was the most diverse education available in the country, done at the most liberal school.

If you define diversity by the registration of a person’s political affiliation, instead of their actions- you, Dan, are truly ignorant.

But you’re missing the point.

Maybe what you should be asking yourself is why most career journalists wind up as registered Democrats.

I’m no genius but maybe a career dedicated to investigating and writing about various forms of social injustice has something to do with it.