American Universities are Post-Truth

The article exhibits a moderate right-leaning bias in its critique of higher education institutions, particularly elite universities. It employs straw man arguments by simplifying and misrepresenting the positions and actions of these institutions for criticism. The language used is biased, framing the universities and their policies in a negative light, particularly regarding research integrity, social activism, and admissions practices. The article makes hasty generalizations about the motives and actions of university administrators and faculty, painting them in a uniformly negative light. A slippery slope argument is used by suggesting that the current trends in higher education will inevitably lead to a decline in public trust and academic integrity. The narrative focuses heavily on criticizing elite universities and their policies without adequately considering alternative viewpoints or the complexities of managing academic institutions. While it raises valid concerns about issues such as research integrity and the politicization of academia, the article lacks balance by not acknowledging the positive aspects of higher education and the challenges faced by these institutions.