Bari Weiss: Why DEI Must End For Good

How did the congressional hearing on antisemitism last week go so awry?

Was the resignation of University of Pennsylvania’s president just another cancellation, only this time on the other side of the political aisle?

How can we fix our broken universities? And what’s at stake if we don’t?

Bari’s thoughts on these questions and more, on this week's episode of Honestly.

[BellTunnel]

It’s the double standard, the hypocrisy that is so frustrating. But it’s the threat to free speech that results from the hypocrisy that is absolutely unforgivable.

[NaProbablyNot]

I’m a manager in corporate America. We all were forced to hold and preach DEI meetings. It felt like most were being forced to drink a medicine we don’t feel comfortable with but did it anyways to not make too much noise. Thank you Honestly! I truly believe this is the silent majority.

[mattjohnson]

Well said. You provided more knowledge and wisdom in 22 minutes than most college students will get in an academic year.

[harrymills]

If a white man couldn't say such things about black people, then isn't that the end of it, if we are all truly equal?

[ShalomYal]

I have been pushing back for the last ten years. Most of my liberal Jewish friends kept saying that I was over reacting. I told them study history - its happening again. They just couldn't say anything because they were just too polite. They are all coming back to me asking what now? I will be sending this video to them to get the dialogue going Thanks so much for this!!!

[emcgowan]

Amen. God bless you, Bari. Thank you for using your outstanding talent to communicate the truth with strength and clarity.

[blantant]

Well said. Diversity of thought. Freedom of thought. Not systematic brainwashing

[RoadTripTravel]

What a fantastic monologue! So well articulated and insight to consider. Thank you for all you do Bari!

[Bigagoo]

Wow!! That was so incredibly well said. It is worth listening to over and over again. I, as a conservative, agree with you completely.

[AndyWearsPants]

Keep in mind, DEI originally emerged from the adoption of Marxist ideology by women's studies departments. There is no escaping the historical facts. The pattern of totalitarianism always begins with a narrative of class-based oppression. Those classes can be male/female, rich/poor, races, Western/non-western, genders, or any combination thereof. There is no way to end DEI without purging the disciplines that created and propagated it. Not only must they be defunded, but the advocates must be trained to recognize why it is antisocial bigotry.

[derekbaxter]

Thank you for this! I have been teaching at a university for 25 years and a job that I used to love has turned into keeping my head down and just getting through each term unscathed - without being attacked by some ideological bully looking for any opportunity to demonstrate the latest moral outrage. It's dire. At a recent meeting it was decided that all courses in the department would be taught "through the lens of de-colonization". One lens! Imagine!

[Ruth-gcz]

"DEI demonizes, hardwork, merit, family, and the dignity of the individual - all virtues that are the foundation of what makes America exceptional."

Well said, Ms. Weiss ❤

[IreneCapuzzi]

Miss Weiss, it is a pleasure to listen to you. You are clear and very informative. Thank you!!!

[michaelshuey]

Preach it sister. You are positively one of our modern day hero’s and a true American patriot.

[heyitsme]

Thanks James Lindsay who’s been warning about this for YEARS.

[LeaMumof]

Thank you. This is exactly what ran through my mind when i watch the hearing. So many incredible accademics have been sacked and defamed.

[BAR]

PREACH!!!! She is brilliantly articulate at dissecting the dangers of DEI.

[chisomamatu]

Am watching this video from Nigeria and i must say your message well put very accurate and educative.

[sirkildalot]

Thoughtful and intelligent argument. I’m with you all the way. Been fighting DEI and positive discrimination for years and banished it from my company entirely.

[stevenstoller]

I cannot begin to thank you for posting this. Moral clarity at it's finest. This should be featured on every network. Thank you so much.