Rejecting The Reparations Racket: Stolen Past, Empty Future

Published on January 14, 2024

Reparations: it’s a word we’re hearing more and more. Repayment for societal debts. New York is the latest state to make a move, with Gov. Kathy Hochul signing legislation to create a commission to study reparations for the harms of slavery. In Chicago, the mayor’s saying they should enact reparations to cut down on crime. A California task force recommends paying hundreds of billions of dollars in compensation to descendants of black slaves—while the state faces a $68 billion deficit. Their proposal includes provisions for just about everything, including fixing drinking water and providing for the LGBTQ+ community....

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