Caroline Downey

Following the passing of Dilbert creator and political commentator Scott Adams, immediate legacy-defining hit pieces and media coverage reignited long-standing political grievances rather than reflecting on his career and battle with terminal cancer. Caroline breaks down the hostile reaction from progressive journalists, social media critics, and media institutions who weaponized past controversies to attack Adams even after his death. Unpacking the stark contrast between standard obituaries and the Left’s insistence on enforcing ideological grudges post-mortem, Caroline examines why partisan commentators refuse to grant basic grace to deceased cultural figures who crossed progressive orthodoxies. What does this relentless post-mortem outrage reveal about the collapse of basic decency in modern political media? Watch Caroline’s full analysis, leave your thoughts below, and subscribe to National Review!