Opinion
Republicans’ Hostile Takeover of Higher Education
Richard Corcoran, a Ron DeSantis ally and interim New College president, once told a conservative audience, “Education is our sword, that’s our weapon.”
V. Jo Hsu
April 1, 2023
Richard Corcoran, a Ron DeSantis ally and interim New College president, once told a conservative audience, “Education is our sword, that’s our weapon.”
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