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Patriotism and Progress
The data show that love of country correlates with optimism about the future, which facilitates positive change. The article as originally published in Discourse Magazine. Surveys show that patriotism is unpopular among progressives. To many of them, love of country...
Supply crunch should spur states to pursue licensing reform
This article was originally published in the Washington Examiner. Spring is here, and the labor market is facing unique challenges. Job openings are still near all-time highs as companies struggle to fill open positions. At the same time, many workers have...
States Should Lead in Boosting Opportunities for Kids To Succeed
This article was originally published in inside sources After dominating the news cycle for months, President Joe Biden’s Build Back Better (BBB) bill is finally dead. One of its key provisions was a plan for universal pre-K, a policy that resonated after two...
Make a career move to Colorado easier
This article was originally published in Colorado Politics Colorado has been a prized destination for people moving to advance their career or to enjoy nature. This session, the legislature has a chance to make it easier to welcome new residents to this great state...
Progress, Value, and Knowledge From Tradition
Reason and rationality by themselves are not sufficient to solve contemporary challenges This article was originally published in Discourse MagazineWith the formation of new institutions and an increasingly broad conversation about the need to renew American...
The Only Culture War That Truly Matters
This article was originally published in Real Clear Politics The term “culture war” has been a staple of American politics and public debates for decades, the latest iterations framed by the likes of abortion, marriage equality, and climate change. However, such...
Policymakers should focus on parental engagement, not universal pre-K
This article was originally published in the Washington Examiner In a recent podcast conversation, Bill Gates and Rashida Jones interviewed economist Raj Chetty on the main drivers of income inequality in the United States. Chetty identifies declining levels of income...
Why Progressives Are Wrong to Long for Danish Welfare
This article was originally published in Newsweek Democrats are doing their best to advance President Biden's $2 trillion "Build Back Better" agenda. The bill is being heralded as an engine of economic mobility for American families and includes things like paid...
This Thanksgiving, let’s be grateful for human progress
This article was originally published in thehill.com When Americans are asked what they are thankful for on Thanksgiving, family is the most common response. They also tend to be grateful for their friends and health. This Thanksgiving, we encourage...
Most Americans believe they can live meaningful lives
This article was originally published in the Washington Examiner Meaning in life is central to individual and societal flourishing. People must believe that they have the power to live meaningful lives. The good news is that the majority of Americans do believe they...
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