University of Edinburgh under fire after renaming tower commemorating David Hume

The University of Edinburgh has come under fire after it renamed a tower bearing the name of 18th century philosopher David Hume over his links to slavery.  The David Hume Tower will now be known as 40 George Square, the university confirmed, following pressure from activists, despite a petition amassing less than 2,000 signatures.  The campaign … Read more

Louisiana activist rips school board member for ‘shopping’ during debate on renaming Lee High School

Baton Rouge activist rips into school board member after catching her ‘online shopping’ during a debate on renaming Lee High School after the Confederate general she had defended for ‘freeing his slaves’ Gary Chambers, who was a candidate for the Louisiana state senate last year, called on Connie Bernard to resign at a school board … Read more