Unfortunately, science, especially social science, exists in a highly politicized and media-saturated environment that celebrates novelty over consensus and drama over diligence.

Hell and fury this is not, but it’s infinitely preferable to the boastful cowardice on display from Middlebury, and may discourage future thuggery.

Swearing never to endorse Trump left conservatives with little hope, and no leverage. It may even have led to Trump’s nomination.