AMAC Newsline · Author

David Lewis Schaefer

Professor Emeritus of Political Science, College of the Holy Cross

AMAC Staff Writing since 2022

Articles published

Years with AMAC

Topics covered

Jul 10, 2026

Reporting — page 2

74 articles

Economy

Why Inflation Threatens More Than Your Wallet

Learn how inflation drove voter dissatisfaction, shaped Trump’s election, and revealed deeper economic and moral challenges.

Jan 3, 2025

Politics

Princeton Trades Ivory Tower for Red Light District

Princeton University's spring 2025 course offerings in Gender and Sexuality Studies, including classes on 'sex work,' 'erotic dance,' and 'pornography,' have sparked debate about the direction of liberal arts education. Critics argue these courses reflect a broader trend of politicized academic programs that raise questions about the value of expensive Ivy League degrees.

Dec 31, 2024

Faith

Displaying the Ten Commandments Isn't Unconstitutional

Federal judge strikes down Louisiana law requiring Ten Commandments displays in schools, citing First Amendment violations.

Nov 18, 2024

Politics

Progressive Spokesmen for “Democracy” Consider the People – and Decide They Don’t Like Them

Liberal 'elites' in the media and academia responded to Donald Trump's re-election with shock and dismay, decrying the outcome as a threat to democracy. While they blame voters for prioritizing issues like inflation and crime over progressive causes, Schaefer argues this reaction reveals a deep disconnect between the concerns of everyday Americans and those of political and cultural elites.

Nov 14, 2024