Rich Lowry is the editor in chief of National Review.
Rich Lowry
Editor-in-Chief, Rich Lowry, takes on the Left, and explains today's events in the context of America's remarkable history.
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Why Does Ayanna Soyini Pressley Think America Was Built on Exploited Black Labor?
Representative Ayanna Pressley’s persistent focus on viewing American history through a purely racialized lens reflects the ideological core of modern progressive identity politics. Rich breaks down why the congresswoman’s assertion that American prosperity was built solely on exploited Black labor oversimplifies history and ignores the complex economic, institutional, and cultural drivers of American success. From examining how far-left historical narratives undermine social unity to explaining why reductionist theories fail to capture the full story of American enterprise and opportunity, Rich dismantles Pressley’s divisive framing. Watch Rich’s full breakdown, leave your reaction below, and subscribe to National Review!
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