# Culture

Section · https://humanevents.com/news/culture

> The culture war, education, and free speech.

## Latest

- [London Deputy Mayor seeks to ban ALL Harry Potter displays to avoid upsetting trans people](https://humanevents.com/news/london-deputy-mayor-seeks-to-ban-all-harry-potter-displays-to-avoid-upsetting-trans-people.md) — 2026-10-15 — "What I would say is that what I don't think is helpful is where there is a display, a prominent display, that we know that is affecting trans Londoners."
- [Sympathy for the devil? New ‘East of Eden’ remake sacrifices moral clarity to the god of modern storytelling](https://humanevents.com/opinion/sympathy-for-the-devil-new-east-of-eden-remake-sacrifices-moral-clarity-to-the-god-of-modern-storytelling.md) — 2026-10-11 — “There was a time when a girl like Cathy would have been said to be possessed by the devil.”
- [LIBBY EMMONS: Female NYT columnist demands WNBA team drop Sophie Cunningham for supporting female athletes](https://humanevents.com/opinion/libby-emmons-female-nyt-columnist-demands-wnba-team-drop-sophie-cunningham-for-supporting-female-athletes.md) — 2026-10-07 — Candace Buckner claims that Cunningham, in supporting women's rights, has created a "circus."
- [Nearly 600 French schools disrupted, 2,000 arrested as students set fires, attack police, in mass violence over education funding](https://humanevents.com/news/nearly-600-french-schools-disrupted-2000-arrested-as-students-set-fires-attack-police-in-mass-violence-over-education-funding.md) — 2026-10-02 — Over 560 schools and educational establishments have faced disruptions due to the protests and riots, with 400 schools in total closing completely on Friday.
- [American professor under investigation by Belgian 'equality' group for 'racism' over allegations of plagiarism against deceased Jason Arday](https://humanevents.com/news/american-professor-under-investigation-by-belgian-equality-group-for-racism-over-allegations-of-plagiarism-against-deceased-jason-arday.md) — 2026-10-01 — Unia claims to be an independent body that is "together for equality."
- [EXCLUSIVE: JD Vance says Trump admin is taking down 'institutionalized anti-white, anti-male discrimination'](https://humanevents.com/news/exclusive-jd-vance-says-trump-admin-is-taking-down-institutionalized-anti-white-anti-male-discrimination.md) — 2026-10-01 — "You should absolutely be demanding more. But I would also recognize the wins because they are out there."
- [JACK POSOBIEC and TANYA TAY: Gen Z young white men 'are sick and tired of being blamed for everything in this country'](https://humanevents.com/news/jack-posobiec-and-tanya-tay-gen-z-young-white-men-are-sick-and-tired-of-being-blamed-for-everything-in-this-country.md) — 2026-09-30 — "Stop going after our white sons. How about that? Stop going after our white sons."
- [Antifa militants assault professor during lecture in Belgium over his research into military AI](https://humanevents.com/news/antifa-militants-assault-professor-during-lecture-in-belgium-over-his-research-into-military-ai.md) — 2026-09-26 — "We, VC(P)E-ULiège, staged this pie-throwing incident to ridicule Damien Ernst."
- [Cambridge University abandons full investigation into hiring of plagiarist professor Jason Arday](https://humanevents.com/news/cambridge-university-abandons-full-investigation-into-hiring-of-plagiarist-professor-jason-arday.md) — 2026-09-26 — Arday was found dead by apparent suicide last month after facing public scrutiny for allegations concerning plagiarism.
- [BEN SELLERS: Three lesbian commie clowns walk into a bar... you won’t believe what happens next](https://humanevents.com/opinion/three-lesbian-commie-clowns-walk-into-a-bar-you-wont-believe-what-happens-next.md) — 2026-09-24 — A lesbian bar in Massachusetts learned a hard lesson about trying to please its unhinged, woke clientele after having the audacity to make one night 'mask optional.'
- [LIBBY EMMONS: Child of anti-racism 'genius' Nikole Hannah-Jones rightfully angry mom sent her to bad schools on purpose](https://humanevents.com/opinion/libby-emmons-child-of-anti-racism-genius-nikole-hannah-jones-rightfully-angry-mom-sent-her-to-bad-schools-on-purpose.md) — 2026-09-21 — "So you had money to send me to one of the best schools, and you chose not to?"
- [KANGMIN LEE to JACK POSOBIEC: It is a 'desecration' of C.S. Lewis' works to 'blaspheme Jesus Christ' with latest Netflix adaptation](https://humanevents.com/news/kangmin-lee-to-jack-posobiec-it-is-a-desecration-of-c-s-lewis-works-to-blaspheme-jesus-christ-with-latest-netflix-adaptation.md) — 2026-09-17 — "They don't do this with Muhammad. They don't do this with Vishnu. They don't do this with any other religion."
- [POSOBIEC: We need to dig deeper into Thomas Matthew Crooks](https://humanevents.com/news/posobiec-we-need-to-dig-deeper-into-thomas-matthew-crooks.md) — 2026-09-15 — "We are dealing with an unhuman force, so this information ... it is spilling out now, and we need to dig deeper."
- [POSOBIEC: Charlie Kirk statue vandals beware—'You come for our symbols, we come for you'](https://humanevents.com/news/posobiec-charlie-kirk-statue-vandals-beware-you-come-for-our-symbols-we-come-for-you.md) — 2026-09-14 — “We will defend this statue."
- [Giggle for Girls denied appeal with Australian High Court after trans male Roxy Tickle sued over discrimination](https://humanevents.com/news/giggle-for-girls-denied-appeal-with-australian-high-court-after-trans-male-roxy-tickle-sued-over-discrimination.md) — 2026-09-11 — "I will never stop fighting," Grover said. "Men are not women."
- [LIBBY EMMONS: The Met are cowards for canceling John Galliano over 15-year-old comments](https://humanevents.com/opinion/libby-emmons-the-met-are-cowards-for-canceling-john-galliano-over-15-year-old-comments.md) — 2026-09-03 — Prior to drunkenly saying "I love Hitler" in that video that cost him his job at Dior and now a Met retrospective, Galliano was taunted for being "Aryan" and having blonde hair.
- ['They will kill us': Taliban turns blind eye to ritual rape of young boys by gangs of Afghan men](https://humanevents.com/news/they-will-kill-us-taliban-turns-blind-eye-to-rape-of-young-boys-by-gangs-of-afghan-men.md) — 2026-08-28 — "I tried to resist. I shouted and screamed but they tied my hands and legs. Then they used the knife on me and everything went black."
- [Islamic education prof hired by Cambridge University says Muslims must use education to build 'weaponry for jihad'](https://humanevents.com/news/islamic-education-prof-hired-by-cambridge-university-says-muslims-must-use-education-to-build-weaponry-for-jihad.md) — 2026-08-26 — It stated that “nothing will be contained within the curriculum that contradicts with Islam, such as the teaching of the ideas of freedom, nationalism, democracy or evolution in a positive light."
- [Sword-wielding maniac kills 17-year-old girl, injures three others at Swedish high school](https://humanevents.com/news/sword-wielding-maniac-kills-17-year-old-girl-injures-three-others-at-swedish-high-school.md) — 2026-08-22 — "First it was just a regular day really. But then ... I saw a guy all covered in blood, at least down his back anyway. Then I saw the police and they flooded in."
- [Ambassador to Belgium to 'review' US relationship with Ghent University over 'scapegoating' of Nathan Cofnas for Jason Arday's death](https://humanevents.com/news/ambassador-to-belgium-to-review-us-relationship-with-ghent-university-over-scapegoating-of-nathan-cofnas-for-jason-ardays-death.md) — 2026-08-21 — "Dishonest, corrupt institutions that engage in, or reward, scapegoating mob behavior are not desirable partners for us."
- [BREAKING: Ghent University's trans rector suspends 'race realist' Nathan Cofnas over Jason Arday's death](https://humanevents.com/news/breaking-ghent-universitys-trans-rector-suspends-race-realist-nathan-cofnas-over-jason-ardays-death.md) — 2026-08-20 — "I was just suspended by Ghent University. They will almost certainly fire me."
- [Former governor of Mexican state Guerrero arrested for destroying evidence in case of 43 missing students](https://humanevents.com/news/former-mexican-governor-arrested-over-disappearance-of-43-students.md) — 2026-08-10 — The 43 young men disappeared in Iguala on September 26, 2014, after municipal and state police stopped buses carrying students from the Ayotzinapa Rural Teachers College who were traveling toward…
- [Students who complained about disgraced Cambridge prof Jason Arday were accused of racism: report](https://humanevents.com/news/students-who-complained-about-disgraced-cambridge-prof-jason-arday-were-accused-of-racism.md) — 2026-08-08 — "Apart from one meeting throughout my whole course, he made a number of excuses not to meet with me or provide any substantive feedback on my work. As a supervisor, he was terrible."
- [Brazilian influencer sentenced to prison for ‘misgendering’ trans-identifying politician](https://humanevents.com/news/brazilian-influencer-sentenced-to-prison-for-misgendering-trans-identifying-politician.md) — 2026-08-06 — "He is a man. That’s what’s on his birth certificate, regardless of what he thinks."
- [BREAKING: Cambridge professor Jason Arday accused of plagiarism resigns as soon as university launches investigation](https://humanevents.com/news/breaking-cambridge-professor-jason-arday-accused-of-plagiarism-resigns-as-soon-as-university-launches-investigation.md) — 2026-08-05 — Arday said that the “relentless accusations” had taken a “profound toll” on him.
- [Police investigated journalist after he questioned Cambridge ‘DEI champion’ professor Jason Arday’s claims](https://humanevents.com/news/police-investigated-journalist-after-he-questioned-cambridge-dei-champion-professor-jason-ardays-claims.md) — 2026-08-05 — The reporter said he was investigated simply for “doing his job” after asking questions about plagiarism allegations and disputed achievements.
- [Britons BANNED from hanging national St George's cross and Union Jack flags on lampposts](https://humanevents.com/news/britons-banned-from-hanging-national-st-georges-cross-and-union-jack-flags-on-lampposts.md) — 2026-08-04 — Anyone breaching the order will now face the prospect of imprisonment, unlimited fines, or asset seizures.
- [DEI-obsessed Cambridge prof accused of plagiarism claimed racists sent severed pig's head to his family home](https://humanevents.com/news/dei-obsessed-cambridge-prof-accused-of-plagiarism-claimed-racists-sent-severed-pigs-head-to-his-family-home.md) — 2026-08-04 — Jason Arday faces mounting scrutiny after fresh questions emerged over his plagiarism scandal, personal claims and official academic biography.
- [LIBBY EMMONS: Let men play in the WNBA](https://humanevents.com/opinion/libby-emmons-let-men-play-in-the-wnba.md) — 2026-08-03 — If women's pro basketball is really going to back everyone getting to be their "authentic self," then the men must be allowed to play.
- [ROD THOMSON: Trump is about to gut woke higher education with one common sense rule change](https://humanevents.com/opinion/rod-thomson-trump-is-about-to-gut-woke-higher-ed-with-one-common-sense-rule-change.md) — 2026-07-28 — It's so important that all of this wash of poison sloshing around in our culture has been underwritten by foolish spending of taxpayer money.
- [Berlin LGBTQ activist wishes white Christian had carried out deadly anti-gay terror attack, not Islamist](https://humanevents.com/news/berlin-lgbtq-activist-wishes-white-christian-carried-out-deadly-anti-gay-terror-attack-not-islamist.md) — 2026-07-27 — "People are trying to divide our society and set some people against others. As the CSD in Berlin, we will not allow this."
- [Cambridge University dismisses accusations of plagiarism against youngest black professor as a ‘vile campaign’](https://humanevents.com/news/cambridge-university-dismisses-accusations-of-plagiarism-against-youngest-black-professor-as-a-vile-campaign.md) — 2026-07-26 — “Professor Arday has been the victim of a vile campaign to undermine his credibility, which must stop."
- [LIBBY EMMONS: Conviction of Minnesota mom for saying n-word is violation of First Amendment](https://humanevents.com/opinion/libby-emmons-conviction-of-minnesota-mom-for-saying-n-word-is-violation-of-first-amendment.md) — 2026-07-24 — "You call him a n\*ggr, a child?" The TikToker asked, using the word Hendrix was convicted for saying. "Did you call the child the n-word?"
- [New Zealand names new ferry after Captain Cook: 'A mature country does not run from its history'](https://humanevents.com/news/new-zealand-names-new-ferry-after-captain-cook-a-mature-country-does-not-run-from-its-history.md) — 2026-07-24 — "A mature country does not run from its history. A serious country does not vandalize its memory to satisfy the latest fashion in whinger politics."
- [LIBBY EMMONS: Calls to 'decolonize the West' by Third World leaders, thinkers must be resisted at all costs](https://humanevents.com/opinion/libby-emmons-calls-to-decolonize-the-west-by-third-world-leaders-thinkers-must-be-resisted-at-all-costs.md) — 2026-07-24 — Don't do it, Western brothers and sisters.
- [Owner of women-only dance studio in Australia hauled before human rights tribunal for refusing trans applicant](https://humanevents.com/news/owner-of-women-only-dance-studio-in-australia-hauled-before-tribunal-for-refusing-trans-applicant.md) — 2026-07-23 — The dance studio said they were unable to accommodate transgender members, and two days later, the trans applicant lodged a complaint with the Queensland Human Rights Commission.
- [CHRISTIANE EMERY: Netflix's new Little House on the Prairie keeps accidentally telling the truth because the source material doesn't lie](https://humanevents.com/opinion/christiane-emery-netflixs-new-little-house-on-the-prairie-keeps-accidentally-telling-the-truth-because-the-source-material-doesnt-lie.md) — 2026-07-20 — American myths are essential to the fabric of our nation.
- [UK police required to write 500-word anti-racism essays as part of DEI training](https://humanevents.com/news/uk-police-required-to-write-500-word-anti-racism-essays-as-part-of-dei-training.md) — 2026-07-19 — Officers with Surrey Police are required to write 500-word reflections on topics including the force’s stance on racism and lessons covering diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI).
- [Ex-Labour candidate and university employee ARRESTED after glorifying murder of Ann Widdecombe online](https://humanevents.com/news/ex-labour-candidate-and-university-employee-arrested-after-glorifying-murder-of-ann-widdecombe-online.md) — 2026-07-17 — A university spokesperson said: "The comments that have been shared are entirely the individual's own and do not represent the views of the University of Aberdeen. We do not condone violence or…
- [Trans university official, ex-Labour candidate under investigation for celebrating Ann Widdecombe's death](https://humanevents.com/news/trans-university-official-ex-labour-candidate-under-investigation-for-celebrating-ann-widdecombes-death.md) — 2026-07-16 — "I hope it was an extremely painful death," said Heather Herbert on Bluesky.
- [SOAD TABRIZI: Miley Cyrus show why we need to bring back the art of shaming](https://humanevents.com/opinion/soad-tabrizi-miley-cyrus-show-why-we-need-to-bring-back-the-art-of-shaming.md) — 2026-07-15 — She said she kept "dressing or acting a certain way," and her relationships fell apart as a result.
- [ANDY NGO to POSOBIEC: The Zizians: Inside a Trans Death Cult examines group 'linked to eight very violent, brutal deaths'](https://humanevents.com/news/andy-ngo-to-posobiec-the-zizians-inside-a-trans-death-cult-examines-group-linked-to-eight-very-violent-brutal-deaths.md) — 2026-07-14 — Andy Ngo’s book “The Zizians: Inside a Trans Death Cult,” is set to be released on October 13.
- [CHRISTIANE EMERY: 'Young Washington' proves Hollywood is wrong about viewers' interest in American history](https://humanevents.com/opinion/christiane-emery-young-washington-proves-hollywood-is-wrong-about-viewers-interest-in-american-history.md) — 2026-07-10 — As our nation celebrates its 250th anniversary, it is worth remembering that independence was not born overnight.
- [Flight instructor jumps to his death mid-flight in Argentina, leaving student to land plane alone](https://humanevents.com/news/flight-instructor-jumps-to-his-death-mid-flight-leaving-student-to-land-plane-alone.md) — 2026-07-09 — The man told his student, "You know what you have to do, carry on," before jumping to his death from the aircraft and leaving her to land the plane alone.
- [Nepal elects first trans member of parliament—he qualified under quota system to get more women in office](https://humanevents.com/news/nepal-elects-first-trans-member-of-parliament-he-qualified-under-quota-system-to-get-more-women-in-office.md) — 2026-07-02 — Shrestha’s appointment has drawn attention because it was through the country’s women’s quota system, despite Shrestha being a biological male.
- [Queen Camilla faces backlash from trans activists over meeting with J.K. Rowling](https://humanevents.com/news/queen-camilla-faces-backlash-from-trans-activists-over-meeting-with-j-k-rowling.md) — 2026-07-02 — Rowling said she understood from her "own life experience what the trashing of women’s rights in which Emma has so enthusiastically participated means to women and girls without her privileges".
- [NICOLE RUSSELL: America's 250th birthday is not partisan—all states should participate whether they like Trump or not](https://humanevents.com/opinion/nicole-russell-americas-250th-birthday-is-not-partisan-all-states-should-participate-whether-they-like-trump-or-not.md) — 2026-07-01 — While it's certainly their state's right to decline, thanks to federalism, this is still bad form and shows a lack of unity and patriotism due to political partisanship
- [Swiss city apologizes to trans-identified male detained for swimming in women's NUDE BATHING area](https://humanevents.com/news/swiss-city-apologizes-to-trans-identified-male-detained-for-swimming-in-womens-nude-bathing-area.md) — 2026-06-30 — Police also said an unidentified individual assaulted a policewoman during the arrest operation, causing minor injuries.
- [UWE BOLL to JACK POSOBIEC: I'm suing Germany for censorship after it BANNED my movie to protect immigrants](https://humanevents.com/news/uwe-boll-to-jack-posobiec-im-suing-germany-for-censorship-after-it-banned-my-movie-to-protect-immigrants.md) — 2026-06-25 — "Here we have victims, and I put it in the end credits of the film too, that that movie is dedicated to all the women in Europe who got left alone by the law."
- [DAVID KRAYDEN: Keir Starmer’s legacy is a war on free speech and a contempt for ordinary Britons](https://humanevents.com/opinion/david-krayden-keir-starmers-legacy-is-a-war-on-free-speech-and-a-contempt-for-ordinary-britons.md) — 2026-06-23 — The Starmer government literally made room in British prisons for free speech "criminals" by releasing real criminals from incarceration.