Christopher Rufo stood in the Old Capitol Building as snow fell steadily outside on a gray winter afternoon, his dark eyes and short beard giving him the air of a modern revolutionary. The conservative activist and writer gathered with Republican lawmakers, academics and Iowa Regents for his keynote address during the launch of the University of Iowa's state-mandated Center for Intellectual Freedom in December. The launch of the center marked a turning point, said the Manhattan Institute for Policy Research fellow, one that will “reorient the university to the highest good” and put an end “to left-wing ideological domination.” The ensuing applause, and a two-day summit, marked the beginning of the new academic program — but it also highlighted the ideological battle in Iowa’s public universities. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #Iowa #IApolitics #IAlegis #UniversityofIowa