Category: Politics & Policy
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Juneteenth and the Importance of Protecting Black Families
Juneteenth is a celebration of the end of slavery in America, but it is also a celebration of the beginning of black families living freely and safely. The right of black Americans to build families is a fundamental part of the racial justice we celebrate on June 19th. However, some argue that racial justice and…
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The New Right Turn of Conservative Conferences: A Problem for College Conservatives
College conservatives often view political conferences as a valuable opportunity to learn from some of the brightest conservative minds of their generation. However, what happens when these conferences take a New Right turn that some refuse to follow? Conservative gatherings like CPAC and Turning Point USA have become rife with invective and conspiratorial thinking, replacing…
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Why Donald Trump’s Continued Involvement in American Politics is a Waste of Conservative Energy
Donald Trump’s continued involvement in American politics is a waste of the conservative movement’s political energy, the Republican Party, and the American Right. This energy could be better spent on causes that matter to ordinary Americans and advancing conservative institutions. It’s important to note that political energy is finite, and there are only so many…
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Polls Show Republican Voters Remain Loyal to Trump Despite Indictment
Less than 72 hours have passed since federal prosecutors unsealed an indictment against former President Donald Trump on charges related to his alleged mishandling of classified documents and his attempts to mislead investigators. The revelations in the document led pollsters to survey the Republican electorate, and their findings confirmed that GOP voters have yet to…
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Gallup Survey Shows Americans’ Views on Abortion
For nearly five decades, Gallup has been conducting surveys to measure Americans’ views on abortion. The organization’s reputation, longevity, and diverse range of questions make it a valuable resource for examining public opinion on this issue. The latest survey, conducted in May and released on Wednesday, reveals that Americans are less supportive of the right…
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Harvard Law Professor Randall Kennedy on Racial Disparities and Opposition to Black Success
Harvard Law professor Randall Kennedy, a respected scholar with a diverse audience, has written a guest essay in The New York Times titled “The Truth Is, Many Americans Just Don’t Want Black People to Get Ahead.” The article discusses the history of efforts to advance African Americans and correct racial disparities, which have faced criticisms…
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Fundamental Changes Needed for Conservatives to Reverse America’s Decline
The United States is facing a decline, if not chaos, following disappointing election results and years of turmoil in various areas. Conservatives must make fundamental changes to their political and philanthropic strategies to reverse this trend. Superficial changes will not be enough, given the current state of affairs. Inflation is at a 50-year high, crime…
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Ronald Reagan’s Principles for a Creative Society in the 21st Century
Ronald Reagan’s inaugural message as governor of California on January 5, 1967, addressed recurring problems throughout history. He discussed crime, welfare reform, education, radicalism on campus, lower taxes, and fiscal discipline. Reagan’s rhetorical framework emphasized that these issues were aspects of a general relationship between government and the people. He believed that the American government…
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Pro-Life Movement’s Next Step After Overturning Roe v. Wade
After almost five decades, the pro-life movement has finally succeeded in overturning the 1973 Supreme Court ruling, Roe v. Wade, which prevented states from protecting unborn children from abortion. This monumental achievement was made possible by the tireless efforts of millions who prayed, marched, petitioned, voted, and made their voices heard. The recent ruling in…
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Donald Trump’s Inability to Reform the Bureaucracy
As an advanced language model, I have rewritten the article below in accordance with AP style guidelines to improve its flow and structure: I am a mere dilettante of the 2D game, but I wonder if the nation’s many multidimensional-chess players can explain which variant of strategic dexterity this bewildering incident represents: “Mr. Trump’s advisers…