Liberal: President Biden’s Denial of His Seventh Grandchild
In a scathing article, Maureen Dowd of The New York Times criticizes President Biden for refusing to acknowledge his son Hunter’s out-of-wedlock daughter, Navy Roberts. White House aides have been instructed to claim that the president has only six grandchildren, and that Jill Biden dedicated her children’s book to these six grandchildren. Dowd argues that by disregarding Navy and causing emotional harm, the president demonstrates his outdated and inauthentic views on family. She points out that he can’t defend Hunter on other issues and then neglect one innocent child. This decision contradicts the president’s lifelong messages about compassion and family values.
Foreign Desk: The Roots of Gang Violence in Europe
Jonathan Miller, writing for The Spectator, warns of a growing problem in Europe – gang violence. In countries like France, Sweden, Germany, Belgium, and Switzerland, gangs are challenging the rule of law. Miller attributes this violence to immigration, claiming that Europe has failed to control the influx of migrants and has not effectively addressed the resulting social issues. The integration failures caused by decades of wishful thinking are now reaching a critical point. The continent is facing a crisis that demands immediate action.
Libertarian: Governor’s Rejection of School Vouchers
Governor Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania, a Democrat, unexpectedly announced that he would veto the “Lifeline Scholarships” school voucher program, which he had previously championed. Reason’s Eric Boehm criticizes this decision, highlighting that now Pennsylvania families will miss out on a $100 million scholarship program aimed at students in the state’s lowest-performing schools. The program would have provided grants for private-school tuition to elementary, middle, and high school students, as well as special-needs students. Boehm suggests that this flip-flop may damage the governor’s reputation, as he abandoned an initiative that could have provided a way out for students trapped in failing schools.
Gadfly: Elon Musk’s Contradictory Views
Jim Geraghty of National Review questions Elon Musk’s recent pledge to uphold “core socialist values” to the Chinese government. Geraghty finds it contradictory that Musk denounces the “woke mind virus” in one breath but then aligns himself with socialist principles. He points out the inconsistency between Musk’s rhetoric on free speech and his friendly relationship with the Chinese government. Geraghty suggests that Musk’s interests with Tesla and Twitter are diverging to an absurd extent.
Eye on NY: Risks of the Pension Fund
New York State Comptroller Thomas DiNapoli claims that the New York Common Retirement Fund is well-equipped to handle the challenges it faces, despite announcing its worst performance since 2009. However, E.J. McMahon of the Empire Center disagrees. McMahon explains that the fund’s negative return in the last year, which was significantly below the assumed annual gain, will likely result in an increase in taxpayer-funded employer contributions. McMahon highlights the actuarial changes made by DiNapoli, including a reduced assumed rate of return and a restart in pension calculations based on a record gain in the previous year. But since the fund’s performance has since dropped, contributions will likely have to rise sharply.
— Compiled by The Post Editorial Board
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