Examining ‘Transparency’ from a Different Perspective
In a thought-provoking piece for Racket News, Matt Taibbi reflects on the changing meaning of the word ‘transparency.’ He laments the shifting definition of the word, which once stood for providing citizens with insight into government operations, spending, and law compliance. However, he argues that it has now been co-opted by politicians and media figures who use it to justify giving the government power to monitor private citizens on social media platforms.
This new interpretation leads to a loss of personal privacy, and critics argue that those who oppose such measures are told, “if you have nothing to hide, you shouldn’t be afraid.” True transparency should involve tools like the Freedom of Information Acts, which are accessible to all citizens. Taibbi points out that the current version of transparency is limited to ‘qualified’ researchers, and even they sometimes complain about complying with requests for information.
The Impact of California’s Approach to Math Education
Faith Bottum of The Wall Street Journal criticizes California’s new approach to math education, arguing that it is both unfair and lacking in seriousness. The state’s guidelines now emphasize the importance of teaching math in the context of social justice, rather than focusing on building mathematical skills. Bottum argues that the state is perpetuating the false idea that unequal math outcomes are proof of a racist society. Instead, she believes that the priority should be helping all students succeed in math and discourages turning math into a social science course.
Examining President Biden’s Failures
Victor Davis Hanson, writing for American Greatness, highlights President Biden’s failures and the apologies he owes to the American people. From the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan, which Hanson describes as the greatest military humiliation since Vietnam, to his dismissive comments about a potential invasion of Ukraine by Putin, which led to further conflict and loss of life, Biden’s policy decisions have had severe consequences. Hanson does not shy away from criticizing the president’s handling of issues like the southern border and the fentanyl crisis, suggesting that the media’s preference for Biden over Trump allows him to go unchallenged.
Uncovering Biden’s Pseudonyms
John Daniel Davidson of The Federalist reports on the House Oversight Committee’s request for unredacted communications involving pseudonyms used by Joe Biden during his vice presidency. One particular email mentioned a phone call between Biden and the Ukrainian President, with Hunter Biden copied on the email despite the alleged separation between Hunter’s business dealings and his father’s duties. Davidson suggests that the Bidens are corrupt and that Joe used his power to benefit wealthy foreign oligarchs, with Hunter’s business centered around providing access to his influential father in exchange for money.
Questioning the Impact of FTC Guidelines
Vernique de Rugy, writing for Reason, raises concerns about the Justice Department and Federal Trade Commission’s proposed guidelines for mergers and acquisitions. De Rugy argues that these guidelines disregard academic findings that suggest firm concentration can have a positive impact on consumers’ welfare. These guidelines would also give the government the power to block private sector corporate transactions without considering their actual impact on consumers. De Rugy suggests that corporate mergers and acquisitions should be subject to free market forces rather than excessive government scrutiny.
— Compiled by The Post Editorial Board
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