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New Act Challenges Bias in Academic Journals

2/19/2026

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  • The American Higher Education Restoration Act aims to address bias in academic journals, especially in American Studies.
  • Critics say American Quarterly published 80% critical articles about the United States from 2022 to 2024.
  • They describe this as ideological capture, with journals prioritizing activism over scholarly objectivity.
  • Proposals for alternative tenure pathways emphasize teaching excellence over publication in ideologically driven journals.