Universities make America great

Universities are under fire. Yet instead of mounting a compelling defense, Democrats are responding with outrage that fails to connect with Americans and their concerns.

You, dear reader, may not realize that most Americans have lost confidence in universities. As a result, expressing shock at attacks on higher education isn’t enough. Instead, defenders of universities should reframe the debate: this isn’t just about institutions — it’s about opportunity.

Donald Trump went to college. His children went to college. His wealthy friends went to college. Now that they've benefited, they're working to pull up the ladder behind them. 

Trump's efforts to dismantle higher education threaten to deny that same opportunity to millions of ordinary Americans. The real issue isn’t about protecting universities, it’s about protecting each American's right to learn, advance, and secure a better future for their family.

Universities need to make it clear that defending higher education is about defending the American dream for everyone.

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