Eye on the economy: Red States Drive Growth
The Boston Herald editorial team observes that the economy President Biden often brags about is actually powered by Republican states. While there are warning signs of economic problems such as persistent inflation and a massive national debt, Biden finds good data points, like the national earnings statistic, to showcase growth. However, the credit for earnings growth goes to red states like Florida and Texas, which outperformed blue states in various industries. This data proves that blue states should be avoided while red states offer a better economic outlook.
Climate Watch: ‘Boiling Earth’ = Utter Baloney
Brendan O’Neill from Spiked criticizes UN chief António Guterres’ claim that the world is entering a state of “global boiling.” O’Neill dismisses this as medieval sermonizing meant to manipulate people into compliance with the green narrative. He argues that media sensationalism about the topic is unwarranted and calls for a rational evaluation of the situation. O’Neill views Guterres’ rhetoric as part of an arrogant crusade of emotional manipulation by climate activists.
Conservative: Student-Debt Forgiveness 2.0
Milton Ezrati at City Journal argues that President Biden’s new approach to student-debt relief is plagued by the same issues that troubled his first plan. The new plan may lower the maximum payment to 5% of disposable income but will likely exceed the costs of the original effort. The economic, political, and social concerns surrounding the plan are unchanged, particularly the burden it places on degreeless taxpayers to fund others’ credentials. Instead of correcting rising higher-education costs, the new debt-relief plans extend and enlarge them.
Culture critic: Dem Social Agenda’s Cost
Joel Kotkin at UnHerd warns that California Governor Gavin Newsom, along with other Democrats, may be taking their cultural crusade too far. Policies like teaching gender identity issues in grade school and allowing biological men to compete in women’s sports are deeply unpopular. Ethnic studies programs that are openly anti-Israel and claim certain ethnic groups enjoy white privilege alienate Jewish voters. These cultural agendas may endanger the Democrats’ prospects as the country becomes more culturally conservative, potentially weakening their support in the years ahead.
Ed desk: School Choice’s Growing Popularity
The Wall Street Journal editors inquire about the uptake of school-choice programs in states that have recently created or expanded them. While it is still early, data from several states shows that robust school-choice offerings are in demand. Indiana saw a significant increase in its voucher program, and Florida and Arizona made their education savings accounts universal. However, many parents remain unaware of the available options. The future of school choice lies in generous education savings accounts that allow families to choose what works best for them.
Compiled by The Post Editorial Board
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