William Bennett
Coverage of William Bennett in the Nexus archive.
- WILLIAM BENNETT, JON HAGE: AI can mimic a teacher, but it cannot shepherd a soul
William Bennett and Jon Hage argue that while AI can assist in education by providing tutoring and translation, it lacks the moral compass to guide students' character development. They caution that AI's amoral nature risks fostering dependence in students without a foundation in judgment and virtue, emphasizing the need for responsible integration with guardrails.
- WILLIAM BENNETT, JOSEPH BENNETT: What the Fourth of July really calls us to do
The article reflects on the Fourth of July as a call to uphold the sacrifices and virtues of the American founders, highlighting George Washington's leadership and the overlooked role of Billy Lee, an enslaved man who served Washington. It emphasizes the nation's imperfect but enduring pursuit of self-governance and equality.
- WILLIAM BENNETT, ROB NOEL: Two years after Columbia encampment, campuses still chilled by fear
Two years after the 2024 Columbia University Gaza Solidarity Encampment, campuses remain marked by fear and self-censorship, with 91% of students avoiding open dissent on topics like Israel-Palestine and abortion. A 2026 FIRE survey highlights growing ideological conformity, violent threats against conservatives, and a 72-to-1 Democratic-Republican faculty ratio in Yale’s humanities departments.
- Former lawmaker dying of cancer says Senate full of 'blowhards' when it should be greatest deliberative body
Former Sen. Ben Sasse criticizes the U.S. Senate and media for being dominated by extreme voices and failing to address societal issues, attributing these problems to technological changes and cultural fragmentation. He is undergoing treatment for stage 4 pancreatic cancer.