Oregon State Professor Resigns Amidst Identity Fraud Scandal: Faking ‘Two-Spirit’ and Racial Claims Exposed

In a world increasingly obsessed with identity politics, it’s no surprise that fraudulent claims are emerging. The latest case involves a non-binary professor, Paul Edward “Qwo-Li” Driskill, who recently stepped down from his position at Oregon State University after allegations surfaced about his false claims of Native American and African ancestry. This story exposes not only the personal deceit but also the flaws in a system that celebrates identity over integrity.

Driskill, who claimed a “Two-Spirit” identity and mixed-race heritage, had been a member of the Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies department. His supposed background of Cherokee and other indigenous roots afforded him multiple privileges, including speaking engagements, awards, and a prominent voice in academic circles. Yet, upon closer inspection, this identity turned out to be built on lies.

One look at Driskill should have raised eyebrows. A white man claiming to be of Cherokee, African, and other heritages while riding the wave of non-binary “Two-Spirit” narratives—a concept loosely defined and weaponised by modern identity movements—now crumbles under scrutiny. According to the Poetry Foundation, his work focused on these self-proclaimed identities, yet genealogical investigations have proven them to be baseless.

An organisation known as TAAF (Truth and Accountability in Ancestry Fraud), composed of certified genealogists and researchers, launched a probe into Driskill’s background. Their findings? No documented ties to any of the indigenous tribes he claimed. It appears that Driskill’s so-called “Two-Spirit” persona and racial identity were nothing more than a convenient cover to exploit the woke academic world.

A non-binary associate professor of Women’s Studies at @OregonState has quietly stepped down after being accused of faking his mixed-race Black-Indigenous Two-Spirit identity.

Qwo-Li (Paul) Driskill claimed he was of African and Cherokee descent.https://t.co/h1uJrJbaQr

— ThePublica (@ThePublicaNow) October 10, 2024

So why, for so long, was Driskill allowed to thrive in this space? The answer lies in the modern obsession with identity categories that often blur reality. The left prides itself on championing those with so-called “marginalised” identities, yet fails to verify the truth behind these labels. Driskill’s case is a classic example of how identity politics can be used to game the system.

The unravelling of Driskill’s fabricated background serves as a wake-up call. As more cases like this emerge, it becomes increasingly clear that the emphasis on “identity” over merit is creating a breeding ground for opportunists. It’s time institutions like Oregon State University and others prioritise merit over identity politics and stop pushing for inclusivity at the expense of authenticity. We don’t need these deceptions in academia or society. They reflect a culture distracted by ideological agendas, losing sight of real progress.