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Supreme Court Ruling Fuels Conservative Meritocracy Debate

4/18/2025

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The Supreme Court's 2023 decision against affirmative action has sparked a conservative push for a meritocracy that prioritizes ideological conformity over actual qualifications. This shift is evident in Oklahoma's Gov. Stitt appointing unqualified judges and Trump’s call for "viewpoint diversity" at Harvard, raising concerns about political beliefs overshadowing competence in education and government.

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The Supreme Court's 2023 decision against affirmative action has sparked a conservative push for a meritocracy that prioritizes ideological conformity over actual qualifications. This shift is evident in Oklahoma's Gov. Stitt appointing unqualified judges and Trump’s call for "viewpoint diversity" at Harvard, raising concerns about political beliefs overshadowing competence in education and government.