3/23/25 Snapshots From the Counterrevolution
"The Trump administration’s kinetic response to anti-Semitism is but one chapter in its counterrevolution against the pathology of wokeness and political correctness. The alacrity and thoroughness with which it sealed America’s southern border is another. Already the southern border, which we had been assured was beyond salvaging, is effectively closed. Illegal crossings are the lowest in decades.
The speed and multifront nature of the administration’s activities are breathtaking. The ethos of the military has been transformed almost overnight. Gone are the laments about “white rage,” “systemic racism,” and “transphobia.” In their place are paeans to patriotism and the warrior ethic. Military recruitment, which had plummeted over the last several years, has skyrocketed."
Read it all here: https://newcriterion.com/article/snapshots-from-the-counterrevolution/
2/27/25 Democrats’ New Spokesman Might Be The Biggest Gift They Could Give Trump
Chris Murphy, is pretty much the male version of Hillary Clinton and embodies everything that has made the Democratic Party’s brand unpalatable according to this brilliant article from The Daily Caller. Of course, we've known this for years.
2/13/25 What Fredrick Douglass Taught Us About DEI
Dominic Rapini critiques modern Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) initiatives, arguing that they often promote victimhood rather than empowerment. Drawing inspiration from Frederick Douglass, he emphasizes self-determination, personal excellence, and merit-based opportunity as the keys to success. Rapini contends that Douglass, who overcame immense obstacles through education and perseverance, would challenge the current DEI framework for focusing on systemic disadvantages rather than individual capability. Instead of fostering dependency, he advocates for a return to treating people as individuals judged by their contributions, not grievances. In his view, true equity comes from opportunity and effort, not enforced outcomes.
Read Rapini’s whole article HERE.
NPR President Katherine Maher (and the daughter of Ceci Maher, Wilton's Democrat representative in Hartford) is under scrutiny after a 2021 TED Talk resurfaced, in which she suggested that an overemphasis on truth might hinder consensus and progress. Critics, including Elon Musk, argue that such views undermine journalistic integrity and question the appropriateness of taxpayer funding for NPR. This controversy has intensified discussions about potential ideological bias within NPR and has led to calls from some Republican lawmakers to reevaluate or eliminate its federal funding.
The Daily Mail has the story here.
Republican leaders in Fairfield County are pushing back against the revived transit-oriented development bill, arguing that it threatens local control over zoning decisions. They express concerns that increased housing density near train stations could strain infrastructure, alter community character, and lead to overdevelopment. Critics also worry that the bill represents state overreach, prioritizing urban-style growth over the preferences of suburban residents.
Take Action: Learn about both side of the housing debate in Hartford here.
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