The classics are making a comeback: A critique of DEI and its impact on America
Historian: DEI Is Destroying America
According to Victor Davis Hanson at American Greatness, the common thread behind “America’s current crises” is “Diversity/equity/inclusion” (DEI). Resurgent crime and antisemitism were birthed by DEI. The military is facing a shortage of soldiers because white males fear being labeled as “white supremacists” if they join. Outcries over the lack of enforcement of immigration laws are disregarded as racism. Nations like China and the Soviet Union suffered greatly after prioritizing “race, sex, class, and tribal criteria over meritocracy,” while the United States emerged as a dominant force despite being less materially rich. However, in 2024, we seem to be repeating the mistakes of the past. The future of America now depends on how quickly we can move away from DEI orthodoxy and start judging citizens based on their character and talent before it’s too late.
Ed desk: Why the Classics Are Back
According to The Free Press’ Julia Steinberg, the resurgence of teaching kids to think critically and master old books is on the rise. This traditional approach to education, which had fallen out of favor in recent decades, is making a comeback as many American schools have prioritized ideology and equal outcomes over excellence. Parents are increasingly realizing the academic failures of the replacement system and the lack of moral vision in contemporary campus culture. Over a million students in the United States are now receiving a classical education, possibly due to plummeting standards and schools becoming political battlegrounds where kids are taught what to think, not how to think.
Libertarian: Pols’ Blindness on Social Security
Reason’s Eric Boehm notes that a Republican budget plan suggested raising the eligibility age for Social Security benefits from 67 to 69 as a way to shore up the program. However, the proposal was quickly criticized by the White House and some Republicans. The real threat to Social Security lies in doing nothing, as benefits are set to be cut by 23% in 2033 without changes to the program’s mathematics. Boehm argues that if politicians are serious about maintaining Social Security, they should consider modest reforms rather than engaging in partisan demagoguery.
Culture critic: SpaceX Starship Is Awesome
Mark R. Whittington at The Hill praises SpaceX’s Starship after its recent test launch, calling a rocket heading for space one of the most spectacular human creations. Despite a mishap in the third test launch, Whittington believes that Starship is an awesome vehicle that represents a new era in space travel. He emphasizes the importance of space exploration in creating a better future for humanity.
Iconoclast: Owens Goes Off the Deep End
According to Spiked’s Brendan O’Neill, Candace Owens has fallen into anti-Semitic conspiracy theories, starting with anti-Zionism and escalating to harmful rhetoric against Jews. Owens has made controversial statements regarding Israel and Jews, aligning herself with Gen Z’s anti-Semitic views. O’Neill highlights Owens’ descent into anti-Semitic extremism.
— Compiled by The Post Editorial Board
