Staff Reports
The Department of Education has taken a decisive blow against the wastefulness of government spending by cutting 29 diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) training grants, amounting to a whopping $101 million. This budgetary maneuver is part of the Department of Government Efficiency’s (DOGE) larger mission, helmed by none other than Elon Musk, to root out the excesses of federal expenditure in an era when taxpayers are constantly reminded that their hard-earned dollars shouldn’t go toward financially propping up ideological indoctrination.
In a move that would make any fiscal conservative proud, DOGE not only eliminated the DEI grants but also did away with nearly $1 billion in contracts, proving that the government is still capable of some common sense. One grant aimed to help students “understand/interrogate the complex histories involved in oppression,” which sounds more like a semester of misery than education. One can only wonder if any real teaching was being done or if this was just a guilt trip disguised as a lesson plan.
DOGE Eliminates over $100M in DEI Funding at Department of Education https://t.co/HmKkkt4I8L via @BreitbartNews
— Katherine Hamilton (@thekat_hamilton) February 12, 2025
Elon Musk posted a blunt reminder on social media about the absurdities of government spending when he called out the fact that taxpayers were funding a contractor to simply observe clerical operations at a mail center for $1.5 million. Such waste is a common theme in the endless tales of government inefficiency, where taxpayer dollars seem to vanish into a black hole of misguided priorities.
Nicki Neily, the head of Parents Defending Education, aptly remarked that DEI programs were never about justice but rather a means of enforcing an ideological narrative. It’s a breath of fresh air to hear someone speak the truth, noting that the dismantling of these divisive measures should be celebrated as a victory for all students. Neily’s call for more states to adopt similar policies hints at a growing momentum against this kind of spendthrift zealotry in education.
The clear message from the House Committee on Education and Workforce echoes the frustrations of taxpayers everywhere—students should be taught to think critically rather than be put through a societal mind-warp that views life through an oppressive lens. Erika Donalds’ pointed observation that “the kids can’t read” underscores the absurdity of squandering resources on indoctrination while educational basics are being neglected.
As the ghost of President Trump’s executive orders looms large, particularly the one aimed at abolishing DEI programs in the federal workforce, the current administration continues to grapple with the need for accountability. It’s an exhilarating time for advocates of good governance, with a growing chorus calling for efficiency over ideology. Who knew that cutting out the waste could also serve the overarching goal of promoting genuine education? What a concept!
