Climate Alarmism
What to know: Writing for American Greatness, Edward King says that climate alarmism has displaced real environmentalism.
The TPPF take: As Earth Day approaches, we should celebrate real environmental leadership.
“Contrary to the entrenched narrative that we’re killing the planet, our nation is leading the world in environmental protection — and the future is looking brighter than ever,” says TPPF’s Jason Isaac. “America’s leadership in clean air and water coincides with our nation’s dramatic growth in population, economic activity, and, surprisingly (to some), fossil fuel use. Prosperity and environmental quality go hand-in-hand, and prosperity depends on access to affordable, reliable energy.”
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It’s a Drag
What to know: The Texas Senate has passed legislation limiting drag shows aimed at children.
The TPPF take: Drag shows have become trendy, but like blackface in old minstrel shows, they are hateful and offensive.
“Change blackness to womanhood and you have a precise definition of drag—‘comedic performances of women by men in exaggerated costumes and make-up,’” says TPPF’s Sherry Sylvester. “The only difference is that most thinking people have long recognized that blackface is the essence of racism and hate. As the Smithsonian notes, it ‘cannot be separated from racial derision and stereotyping at its core.’ Similarly, drag shows are all about misogyny and utter contempt for women.”
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Was It?
What to know: The Economist magazine asks, “Was your degree really worth it?” and it encourages current, former and future students to crunch the numbers.
The TPPF take: We shouldn’t ask if college is worth the expense; instead we should ask which college degrees are worth the money.
“Some programs are worth it, and some aren’t,” says TPPF’s Andrew Gillen. “Averaging them together is a disservice when giving advice to potential students. We should consider the debt-to-income test results from the TPPF webtool, which asks whether graduates from a program earn enough to repay the typical amount borrowed to attend that program.”
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