Twenty years ago, commencement speeches at America’s top universities were proud celebrations of freedom, intellectual discovery, and national purpose.

In 2005, Harvard’s commencement address was delivered by none other than writer and Holocaust survivor Elie Wiesel, who reminded graduates that “indifference to evil is evil itself.” He spoke passionately about the moral obligation of the educated to defend human dignity and stand up for what’s right, even when it’s not popular.

Fast forward to 2025, and the scene could not be more different.

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