Lessons from the Red Star: Up to the Mountains and Down to the Villages

How did Mao Zedong deal with dangerous political polarization in his country? Vigorously and with great force.

Will TrubanMarch 19, 2018Comment

An America Beguiled by Death

Charleston and Parkland: two tragedies, two presidents, two responses to the same modern horror.

Ben RadomskyMarch 16, 2018Comment

Housing Discrimination: Where It Comes From and Where It’s Going

To tackle the true source of poverty in the United States, policymakers and advocates need to look at the country’s history of housing discrimination and develop solutions that build inclusive communities.

Lawrence SimonMarch 12, 2018Comment

What About “Whataboutism”?

President Trump is spearheading an American revival of “whataboutism” -- the old Soviet, finger-pointing technique. Mr. Trump and his supporters are using the rhetorical device to consistently divert attention away from important issues, ranging from white supremacist rallies to Russian collusion.

Edie TepperMarch 9, 2018Comment

The Endurance of Tragedy

Tragedy and violence have unfortunately dotted recent history. So why do we remember some of these tragedies, but not others?

Nato SandweissMarch 7, 2018Comment

The Impact of Tax Reform on Private Equity

The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act will incentivize private equity firms to focus on improving the profitability of portfolio companies as a means of generating acceptable returns for limited partners.

Varun SharmaMarch 6, 2018Comment

Why Doesn’t the U.S. have an Ambassador to South Korea?

In the midst of increasing tension between the United States and North Korea, it seems as though a permanent ambassador to one of our closest allies in the region would be a top priority for the Trump Administration.

Andrew FarnsworthMarch 5, 2018Comment

Who is Responsible for Solving the Rural Broadband Market Failure?

Many people across America, especially in rural areas, lack access to broadband internet, and progress has been slow on finding a solution.

Brent ReutterFebruary 28, 2018Comment

E Pluribus Unum?

In defense of a moderate American nationalism

Charlie GoetzmanFebruary 23, 2018 Comment

Nutrition Facts Labels Can Be Misleading

In the era of health crazes and anti-obesity measures, the Nutrition Facts label is often one of the first items a potential shopper looks at when purchasing groceries. While these labels are intended to help "make quick, informed food choices that contribute to a healthy diet," they are fraught with misleading numbers and overly general assumptions that can result in confusion and poor choices.

Sabrina KimFebruary 22, 2018Comment

Inclusive Conservatism: The Last Best Hope

In the midst of a clearly losing message and rapidly changing demographic profile, if Republicans hope to win in the 21st century they must address America’s minority populations with a message of more “inclusive conservatism”. Given the simultaneous rise of America’s Democratic Party and progressive movement, the future of American conservatism might hang in the balance.

Ethan SullivanFebruary 21, 2018Comment

One Nation, Under [ ]

Declining religious faith in America might open the ballot to those previously deemed unelectable, but could leave a dangerous void…

Avital BalwitFebruary 16, 2018Comment

Trump, Russia, and Saudi Arabia?

Why we should be taking a closer look into the relationships between the Saudi Arabian government and Manafort, Kushner, and other figures within the Trump administration including Trump himself, and what these ties indicate about the United State’s involvement with recent developments within the Middle East.

Catherine HuangFebruary 15, 2018Comment

Fuerza, México: Cracks in the Government’s Foundation

Plagued by earthquakes, unrest, and economic woes, Mexico teeters on the brink.

Reese FulgenziFebruary 10, 2018Comment

The Underappreciated Activist Investor

Activist investors perform valuable functions in modern capital markets.

Varun SharmaFebruary 8, 2018Comment

The Future of Our National Parks

The Trump administration’s proposed budget cuts to the Interior Department and National Park Service would be devastating to the preservation and operation of our national parks.

Kelsey BechtelFebruary 7, 2018Comment

Is Donald Trump a 'Disjunctive' President?

The Republican Party’s Reagan coalition has allowed them to keep a solid hold on government for forty years. The question now is, has Donald Trump’s election spelled the end of the Reagan coalition, and what will follow it?

Lawrence SimonFebruary 2, 2018Comment

Regulating the Bitcoins of Today: What the U.S. Should Do About Cryptocurrency

Cryptocurrencies, steadily increasing in popularity since 2016 in mainstream media, are largely unregulated across the globe. It is certainly an international challenge, as are most digital-age issues, but what is the U.S. doing about it now and what should they do about it to ensure healthy markets for its consumers?

Emily ZhouJanuary 31, 2018Comment

Democracy Decentralized: How Blockchain Voting will Revolutionize Government

We need a digital government for this digital era. With the advent of blockchain technology, we now have the power to build online voting systems that are not susceptible to corruption and which can be verified by every participant.

Avital BalwitJanuary 28, 2018Comment

Economic Imperialism in Africa

China claims to offer a “no-strings attached” investment opportunity to countries in Africa and around the world. What are the drawbacks of accepting aid from the Chinese government?

Andrew FarnsworthJanuary 28, 2018Comment