Hillsdale College
Coverage of Hillsdale College in the Nexus archive.
- Ohio State Fair will feature ‘Freedom Trucks’ passing off right-wing propaganda as American history
The Ohio State Fair will host 'Freedom Trucks' promoting a right-wing narrative of American history, created by PragerU and Hillsdale College. Critics argue the mobile exhibits omit topics like slavery and present a Christian conservative view of U.S. origins, which historians dispute as inaccurate.
- Erika Kirk hits back at NY Times newsletter about marriage and kids, accuses writer of missing the point
Erika Kirk, head of Turning Point USA, criticized a New York Times newsletter for misrepresenting her views on marriage and children, arguing the article focused excessively on materialism over family values. The Times article by Jessica Grose highlighted Kirk's advocacy for young marriage and having many children, contrasting it with modern American family preferences. Kirk emphasized prioritizing family over career and wealth, stating life's brevity makes timely family decisions crucial.
- D.C. Memo: Minnesota joins the Great American State Fair, but the nation’s 250th birthday celebration misses the mark for many
The Great American State Fair, part of Trump's Freedom 250 celebration for the nation’s 250th birthday, faced criticism for partisan elements and controversies. Minnesota joined the event, but 10 states skipped it. The Trump administration shifted $80 million in funding from a nonpartisan commission to Freedom 250, which included a campaign-style speech by Trump and exhibits from conservative groups like Prager University and Hillsdale College.
- With AI ‘Founders,’ Trump Administration Tells Triumphal Story of America
The Trump administration partnered with PragerU and Hillsdale College on a semiquincentennial celebration. Historians have criticized the resulting exhibits as flawed and inaccurate.