Best of the Spectator Americano: America's white guilt hangover
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Jun 2, 2025 
Heather Mac Donald, an influential author and fellow at the Manhattan Institute, joins Freddy Gray to tackle the decline of meritocracy and the rise of anti-Western ideology. They delve into the ongoing reflections five years after the Black Lives Matter protests, questioning whether meaningful societal changes have occurred. The discussion navigates the complexities of identity politics in academia, critiquing victimhood narratives while examining the broader implications on Western civilization. Mac Donald also reflects on the evolving landscape of race relations and policing in America.
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2020 Summer's Anarchy Legacy
- The summer of 2020 brought near collapse of civilization with mass looting and anarchy.
- Lawlessness was tolerated and linked to the guise of racial justice, with perpetrators rarely punished.
Challenges to DEI in Academia
- Trump's efforts to combat left-wing racial ideology in universities face legal and bureaucratic backlash.
- Some universities rebrand DEI offices but continue similar practices despite executive orders.
Anti-Westernism in Academia
- Academia's prevailing attitude is an anti-Western critique deconstructing Western civilization as power plays.
- Anti-Semitism is part of this but broader hatred targets Western civilization and its achievements.
