Nov 5 – Wilfred Reilly, American Academic and Author, Associate Professor of Political Science, Kentucky State University

Wilfred Reilly is an American political scientist whose work brings a fresh perspective to civic engagement. As an associate professor of political science at Kentucky State University, Reilly has dedicated his career to critically examining and empirically testing political claims, while fostering a deeper understanding of complex societal issues. With an impressive academic background and a passion for unraveling the truth, he has become a notable figure in the field of political science.

Raised in the Chicago area, Reilly holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Ph.D. in political science from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and a Juris Doctorate (J.D.) from the University of Illinois College of Law. His training in research and law informs his approach to political and social questions. Together, these disciplines provide a foundation for evaluating arguments and the evidence offered to support them.

Reilly is the author of several books, including Lies My Liberal Teacher Told Me, Taboo: 10 Facts You Can’t Talk About, and Hate Crime Hoax. These titles reflect his interest in challenging familiar narratives and exploring subjects that often generate vigorous debate.

Independently or with coauthors, he has published more than 100 articles in national media and academic outlets, including Administration & Society, Academic Questions, National Review, Commentary, Newsweek, spiked, and Quillette. His writing reaches both scholarly audiences and readers interested in contemporary political and cultural issues.

His research interests span international relations, contemporary American race relations, and the use of quantitative methods to evaluate widely accepted theories. His work includes examining claims about the existence and extent of white privilege. These subjects invite discussion about how social claims are defined, measured and interpreted.

Outside academia, Reilly enjoys dogs, archery, basketball, and Asian cooking. He describes himself as a “former corporate executive, freedom rider, law student, and poor kid”—experiences that have helped shape his perspectives.

Wilfred Reilly is more than an academic; he is a voice of reason in a world filled with political complexities. His dedication to objective analysis, commitment to dismantling taboos, and genuine curiosity about human experience make him a sought-after speaker.