President Trump's executive order to repeal affirmative action was signed on January 23 and is viewed as a significant policy change, despite being largely unnoticed. Christopher Caldwell describes the historical context of affirmative action as possibly the 'longest and costliest moral crusade' in America. The author suggests a reaction of public dishonesty towards the 'remedial racism' inherent in affirmative action for significant parts of the American workforce. Alongside this, another writer argues that the Democratic party needs to shift focus from lawfare strategies back to addressing the political needs of voters, emphasizing direct action over legal maneuvering.
Donald Trump's repeal of affirmative action through executive order on January 23 marks a significant policy shift that has largely gone unnoticed by the public.
Christopher Caldwell highlights the long-standing, costly crusade of affirmative action in American history, which could have been viewed as totalitarian if it hadn't been for its desegregation roots.
The article emphasizes the need for Democrats to abandon their lawfare approach in favor of engaging directly with voters on issues that affect working Americans.
School districts are facing substantial financial burdens due to the ongoing culture wars, which have become a costly distraction from core educational priorities.
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