From “creationist” neo-confederates to whiskey-drinkin tooth-pullers, this week had it all. Here are some of the articles that riled us:

Is there an intellectual wing to Trumpism? Daniel McCarthy reviews some conservative contenders at American Conservative.

Should college students have to PAY for speakers they disagree with? Hechinger looks at the fight over mandatory student fees.

Wow! Whatta week for in-depth profiles of ILYBYGTH personalities:

• IHE profiles Jerry Falwell Jr., who pulled his family’s Liberty University onto the Trump train.
• Politico profiles Queen Betsy DeVos. Turns out she was underprepared for her new role.

John Kelly’s comments generated a lot of culture-war heat.

• Leading historians tried to explain why they found Kelly’s vision of history repugnant.
• Julie Ingersoll tied Kelly’s vision to white evangelical Trumpism.
• Your humble editor suggested a better language to talk about these history battles.
• Some anti-Kelly commentary got weird. ILYBYGTH asked: why is it “creationist?”

Does THIS count as school segregation? Or is it just a reasonable attempt to reward good behavior?

Ouch. The Nation profiles the painful lengths people go to in Tennessee when they lack dental insurance. Spoiler: It includes “pliers, chisels, and whiskey.”