Carol Swain, Ph.D.

Dr. Carol M. Swain is the author of several books. Her latest is "Diversity without Discrimination: How to Promote a Culture of Unity in a Post-DEI/Affirmative Action World" (April 15, 2025). She is the founder of Real Unity Training Solutions. She was formerly a tenured professor at Vanderbilt and Princeton Universities. Follow her on X at @carolmswain and Facebook and Instagram at @drcarolmswain.

My book on the 'New White Nationalism' was caught in the DEI dragnet. But it's not what you think

Opinion April 16

My book on the 'New White Nationalism' was caught in the DEI dragnet. But it's not what you think

The Naval Academy’s DEI ban is well-intended. DEI and critical race theory indoctrination should never have gained a foothold in the U.S. government and certainly not in the military.

USDA’s woke boondoggle spent taxpayer dollars on DEI insanity

Opinion April 2

USDA’s woke boondoggle spent taxpayer dollars on DEI insanity

The woke agenda under Biden was so strong that it impacted the day-to-day workings of the Dept. of Agriculture. Instead of helping farmers, USDA was distributing DEI seed packets.

Lawfare and the death of DEI and affirmative action

Opinion February 21

Lawfare and the death of DEI and affirmative action

DEI’s new stages of maturation have now proven its unconstitutionality to be a real danger, and in so doing offered the courts that much greater a justification for its end.

RFK Jr and I saw the light about the Democratic Party. Why this could be a hinge moment for America

OPINION August 26, 2024

RFK Jr and I saw the light about the Democratic Party. Why this could be a hinge moment for America

I left the Democratic Party in the early 2000s. As it has for RFK Jr recently, it dawned on me years ago that the Democratic Party wasn’t truly for freedom.

Teachers' unions locked kids out of schools to get more of your money, not for safety

OPINION January 16, 2023

Teachers' unions locked kids out of schools to get more of your money, not for safety

Our children were political pawns in a game rigged by teachers' unions and blue state politicians.

Our children have sacrificed enough: It's time to end pointless mask mandates

OPINION February 25, 2022

Our children have sacrificed enough: It's time to end pointless mask mandates

The CDCs mask mandates for children are unscientific and are harming our children's mental and emotional health. It is time to end them for good.