Farewell, UNRWA: End the Deceptive Messages on Gender for Children and Others
Foreign Desk: Adieu, UNRWA
Commentary by Seth Mandel questions why UNRWA was allowed to operate freely in Gaza for so long, given its close ties to Hamas. The Knesset has now passed a law that limits UNRWA’s work in Gaza and the West Bank, excluding it from Israel. UNRWA protests that this will not affect the Palestinians’ refugee status, but Mandel points out that UNRWA has inflated the number of refugees by including descendants of refugees. While UNRWA claims to have nearly 6 million refugees, the actual remaining refugees from 1948 are closer to 30,000. Mandel emphasizes the importance of genuine refugees receiving help from appropriate agencies, which UNRWA fails to provide.
Eye on education: Stop Lying to Kids on Gender
Naomi Firsht at Spiked argues that transgender ideology is pervasive in children’s lives through schools, distorting truth and reality for young minds. Firsht questions whether denying biological reality and affirming gender identity will have a lasting impact on children as they grow up. The pressure to conform to the idea that boys and girls can be born in the wrong body and change their sex poses a dangerous delusion that needs to be addressed.
Campaign beat: Betting Markets Add Value
Charles Fain Lehman from The Free Press discusses the benefits of prediction markets in offering valuable insights during the 2024 race. These markets, now legalized and a significant part of the election process, aggregate information to provide a unique perspective on the election outcome. While there are concerns about potential misuse, such as gambling addiction and voter manipulation, Lehman emphasizes the value of prediction markets in providing an aggregated view of information.
Media watch: Pulling Press to Their Senses
Heather Mac Donald from City Journal highlights the recent decisions by Washington Post and Los Angeles Times not to endorse a presidential candidate, leading to backlash and protests. Mac Donald suggests that the outrage over the non-endorsement decisions reflects the media’s bias and the need to pull back on partisan journalism to restore credibility and objectivity.
Conservative: Dems’ Failure To ‘Self-Scout’
Jim Geraghty from National Review criticizes Democrats for failing to conduct a serious self-assessment since 2020, leading to a disconnect with voters. Despite dismissing opposing views as extreme, Democrats have overlooked critical weaknesses in their approach and assumed that anti-Trump sentiment would carry them to victory. Geraghty warns that the Democrats’ failure to self-scout may cost them the necessary votes to secure electoral victory.
— Compiled by The Post Editorial Board
