Christopher Rufo

Anti-DEI Crusader Pushes Site Accused of ‘Scientific Racism’

Christopher Rufo claims he’s just supporting “colorblind equality.”

Edith Olmsted

Conservative activist Christopher Rufo, right, talks to Assistant Professor of Theater and Performance Studies Diego Villada on the campus of New College of Florida in Sarasota, Fla.

Scientist Cited in Claudine Gay Ouster Wrote Eugenics Paper

The Danish data scientist platformed by Christopher Rufo wrote an antisemitic paper claiming Jewish genetics make them smarter.

Amanda Yen

A photo of Claudine Gay in a crowd during her inaguaration as Harvard president.

STOP GETTING PLAYED

Harvard Prez’s Resignation a Win for Right-Wing Chaos Agents

It was never about academic plagiarism, it was about stoking a culture-war panic to attack diversity, equality, and inclusion.

Kali Holloway

A closeup of a handshake between a business man and a man wearing a white robe

NO ENEMIES TO THE RIGHT

Influential Anti-Woke Activist Is Open to Terrible Allies

Christopher Rufo has the ear of Gov. Ron DeSantis. He’s also refused to close the door to partnering with the worst elements of the right in his culture war against the left.

Jared Holt

A photo illustration showing Christopher Rufo.

CENSORSHIP BY ANOTHER NAME

A Right-Wing Activist Became the One Thing He Claims to Hate

In his new book, Rufo says he’s “laying siege” to leftist critical theory. But he flatters his opponents by imitating their pro-censorship methods.

Nico Perrino

A photo illustration of a shredded college diploma.

DISCREDITING

The Newest Under-the-Radar Attack on Academic Freedom

The next frontier for state-led university censorship is looming and the consequences would go far beyond just risks to free expression.

Jeremy C. Young