Conservative Faculty Quotas

The Federalist’s editor‑in‑chief proposed requiring public universities to staff each department with at least 50% conservative professors by spring 2026. Framed as 'ideological diversity,' the plan effectively mirrors DEI-style affirmative action but for political identity. It raises constitutional, governance, and implementation questions about state‑mandated viewpoint balance. — This flips the DEI debate by normalizing symmetric quotas, forcing lawmakers and universities to confront whether politicized hiring can be justified on pluralism grounds.