Texas A&M Fires Professors Amid Political Pressure Over ‘Gender Ideology’ Debate

In a troubling turn that underscores the growing politicization of American higher education, Texas A&M University—the largest public university in Texas—recently terminated two members of its Arts Faculty. This move came after a video surfaced showing a student challenging a professor over what she termed "gender ideology," sparking an outcry amplified by conservative politicians and media. But is this a defense of traditional values or a dangerous capitulation to political bullying? When Political Agendas Override Academic Integrity University President Mark Walsh publicly announced the dismissals, citing inconsistencies between course content and official descriptions. He argued that students rely on course...