George Mason University, Virginia’s largest public university, sits less than 20 miles from the District of Columbia, yet its president apparently thinks he can somehow outrun the national vibe shift on the misuse of race. But whatever you may read in the press, Gregory Washington is running out of options.

The Justice and Education departments have each launched two investigations on GMU’s use of race in hiring and promotion and on the divisive and often illegal practices known as diversity, equity, and inclusion.