Patriotism is a crucial ingredient for progress. Here’s why
This article was originally published in Fortune Magazine. We live in highly polarized times. Far-left activists act like the United States is a force for evil in the world, while far-right nationalists act as if they are the sole defenders of the American way of...
On this July Fourth, the American dream is alive and well
This article was originally published in the Washington Examiner. Can we remain hopeful about the future of our nation on the Fourth of July? Can we remain hopeful when we have witnessed multiple shootings in the last two months, extremely...
Is College Making Young People Less Patriotic? Our Research Says Yes
This article was originally published in Newsweek. As many of us gather this weekend with family and friends for the July 4 holiday, it’s worthwhile reflecting on American pride. Although Americans are divided in many ways, our shared positive national identity...
Louisiana gives workers relief from licensing laws
This article was originally published in the Daily Star. Louisiana has long been an outlier with some of the most onerous licensing laws in the country, but two bills on the governor’s desk offer much-needed reforms. Both House Bill 1062 and HB 639 were passed...
