The Folly of Equity
“Equity” has replaced “equality” as the latest buzzword in America’s never-ending game of Victimology, which in turn has replaced the board game of Monopoly in popularity. As Vice President Kamala Harris has said, “Equitable treatment means we all end up in the same place.” In other words, equity means equal outcomes, not equality under the […]
Equity paradox: Minority, low income students suffer most from cuts to Massachusetts gifted programs
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Appeals court rejects SEC fee rule in win for private equity, hedge fund industry
A U.S. appeals court has struck down a Securities and Exchange Commission rule aimed at giving investors more transparency into private funds, handing a victory to an industry with nearly $27 trillion in assets. In a 3-0 decision on Wednesday, the New Orleans-based U.S. 5th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled in favor of six private […]
Harris’ Call for ‘Equity’ After Hurricane Wasn’t a Gaffe, But Natural Conclusion of Leftist Ideology
Fresh off an embarrassing gaffe in South Korea, in which Vice President Kamala Harris praised the United States’ strong alliance with North Korea, she is at it again—albeit without gaffes but with a striking comment emblematic of our country’s divide over racial issues. At a Sept. 30 event organized by actress Priyanka Chopra, during which […]
Private equity in healthcare is here to stay
Paul Keckley, author of the highly respected healthcare-focused The Keckley Report, recently asked in his weekly column whether private equity is the solution or the problem in healthcare. It may well be a combination of both. But one thing for sure is that private equity is very likely to remain a significant presence in U.S. […]
Freddie Mac proposes buying home equity loans
Government-backed mortgage securitizer Freddie Mac is considering whether to expand its portfolio of first-time mortgages and become a buyer of home-equity loans, a move that could offer borrowers more favorable terms than they can get in the private credit market. Public comment on the proposal, which closed less than a week ago, has drawn praise […]
Biden’s Health Department Looks To Push Equity Requirements On Transplant Lists
The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is looking to push equity requirements on hospitals providing kidney transplants, according to a recent proposal. The proposal, announced May 8, will help President Joe Biden’s administration’s plan to address “racial bias” when it came to wait times and “profiteering and inequity” by transplant hospitals, Secretary Xavier […]
EXCLUSIVE: Swing State’s Pension Funds Used To Advance ‘Racial Equity,’ Climate Initiatives, Report Finds
Arizonans’ pension funds have repeatedly been leveraged to forward racial and climate-related resolutions at publicly traded companies, according to a report from conservative watchdog group American Accountability Foundation (AAF). Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) used Arizonans’ pension funds to back environmental, social and governance (ESG) shareholder resolutions on issues including race, gender, climate and politics, […]
Matt Gaetz Primary Opponent Aaron Dimmock Discussed Using ‘Diversity And Inclusion’ To Achieve ‘Equity’
Republican Florida Rep. Matt Gaetz’s primary opponent, Aaron Dimmock, discussed using “diversity and inclusion” to achieve “equity” during a 2020 interview, according to audio reviewed by the Daily Caller. A newly uncovered podcast episode features audio of Dimmock discussing the use of a “diversity and inclusion survey” to achieve “pay equity” at a client of […]
Peloton shares soar, private equity firms consider potential buyout: report
A number of private equity firms are considering acquiring Peloton, as the connected fitness company looks to refinance its debt and return to growth after 13 consecutive quarters of losses. CNBC reported on Tuesday. Shares of the fitness equipment maker rose 12% to $3.98. The New York-based company is considering going private and has been […]