Equity’s War on Equality

Over the last few years, the rallying cry of “woke” activists has become “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (often abbreviated to DEI). There is little reason to object to such principles on the surface. After all, America was founded on the principle that all people are created equal. Unfortunately, the meaning of words can change over time.

Rather than the Founders’ vision of equal opportunity for all, the use of the word “equity” today denotes equal outcomes for all. The implementation of this “equity agenda,” however well-intentioned, will lead to terrible consequences.

JM

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Jack Miller

Jack Miller is the founder and chairman emeritus of the Jack Miller Center, a nonprofit dedicated to reinvigorating education in America’s founding principles and history, from K–12 through college.

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Over the last few years, the rallying cry of “woke” activists has become “Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion” (often abbreviated to DEI). There is little reason to object to such principles on the surface. After all, America was founded on the principle that all people are created equal. Unfortunately, the meaning of words can change over time.

Rather than the Founders’ vision of equal opportunity for all, the use of the word “equity” today denotes equal outcomes for all. The implementation of this “equity agenda,” however well-intentioned, will lead to terrible consequences.

JM

About the Author

Jack Miller

Jack Miller is the founder and chairman emeritus of the Jack Miller Center, a nonprofit dedicated to reinvigorating education in America’s founding principles and history, from K–12 through college.