What Public Policy Schools Should TeachJames G. Martin Center for Academic Renewal ^ | July 3, 2026 | Frederick M. Hess and Andy SmarickPosted on by karpov... Although more Americans identify as conservative than liberal, policy programs tilt far to the left. While the leftward lean of university faculty and administration is old news, the lack of ideological diversity in policy schools has a particular import. After all, policy schools are explicitly charged with educating students to navigate issues like taxation, policing, abortion, and immigration. Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management.