Tag: Jack Yellott
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Lee, Jackson, the Right of Rebellion, and Hanging Cromwell’s Corpse
by Jock Yellott As an August vacation from current events, let’s explore Virginia’s Right of Rebellion — and the question of Confederate treason. It’s in our state constitution Bill of Rights: “Whenever any government shall be found inadequate or contrary to [the benefit, protection, and security of the people] a majority of the community hath…
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Intellectual Enslavement at UVa
by Jock Yellott “This year, members of the Class of 2025 are required to attend a historical tour and debrief discussion centered around the history of enslaved laborers at the University.” — Sydney Hertzog, Cavalier Daily, Sept. 22, 2021. Why does this rankle? The University of Virginia, after all, has many mandates: • Social Sciences…
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UVa’s Crying Game
by Jock Yell0tt “When Dean Goluboff took the stage to respond, she immediately started crying and was largely incoherent to the audience for much of the first part of her response … ” Risa Gobuloff, Esq., is Dean of the University of Virginia Law School. Dean Gobuloff’s crying spate occurred at a Town Hall meeting…