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^{Debra J. Saunders
November 3, 2022
Elections}

Early Voting: Not Good

_{Debra J. Saunders
November 3, 2022
Elections}

Think of the sacrifices our forebears made to expand the right to vote, because the franchise is precious. Now the goal is to make the exercise of voting not more robust, not more informed, but as easy as possible. Read More ›

^{Debra J. Saunders
October 13, 2022
Government Policy}

Uncle Sam Enabling Homelessness, Not Ending It

_{Debra J. Saunders
October 13, 2022
Government Policy}

Uncle Sam shouldn't say: Here's a bed or a room, now do whatever you want. Because that's not really working for them. Read More ›

^{Hans Zeiger
August 21, 2022
Culture}

David McCullough: America’s Storyteller

_{Hans Zeiger
August 21, 2022
Culture}

David McCullough was a citizen-historian whose words will live on. His words – written and spoken – deserve the consideration of Americans in our generation and for generations to come. Read More ›

^{Debra J. Saunders
August 10, 2022
American Politics}

Trump Goes All Silent Treatment

_{Debra J. Saunders
August 10, 2022
American Politics}

Former President Donald Trump has every right to invoke his Fifth Amendment right against self-incrimination, as he did Wednesday during a civil deposition conducted by the office of New York Attorney General Letitia James. Read More ›

^{Debra J. Saunders
July 20, 2022
Foreign Policy}

The Rehabilitation of a Pariah

_{Debra J. Saunders
July 20, 2022
Foreign Policy}

During his recent visit to Jeddah, Biden was left in the awkward position of having to sidle up to the "pariah" crown prince as he pressed the Saudis to pump more oil — a cheeky ask from the Democrat who shut down the Keystone XL pipeline. Read More ›

^{Mike Sabo
July 15, 2022
Education}

Former Chair of Chapman Center Named President of the Jack Miller Center

_{Mike Sabo
July 15, 2022
Education}

As part of an ambitious, five-year strategic plan to reinvigorate a civic education grounded in American founding principles and history, the Jack Miller Center has named Hans Zeiger as its next president. Zeiger will begin his new role on August 1. Read More ›

^{Howard Chapman
July 13, 2022}

Dobbs Decision Restores Constitutional Order

_{Howard Chapman
July 13, 2022}

Whatever your opinion on abortion rights, the fact remains that the reversal of Roe v. Wade was a correct legal decision. A discussion of civics is appropriate. Read More ›

^{Debra J. Saunders
June 29, 2022
Immigration}

Defund the Cartels

_{Debra J. Saunders
June 29, 2022
Immigration}

After a tractor-trailer packed with more than 60 migrants was found abandoned in San Antonio, reporters pressed White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre for a reaction. As of this writing, 53 have been declared dead. Read More ›

^{Bruce Chapman
June 28, 2022
Economics}

Republicans Could Lead on Mental Health Treatment

_{Bruce Chapman
June 28, 2022
Economics}

Tucked away in the gun law President Biden just signed is a provision increasing funding for preventive outpatient treatment for mental illness. This is an important step toward solving America’s mental-health crisis but only part of what’s needed. Read More ›

Portland, Oregon. USA 02.26.2022. People protest against the war in Ukraine. Russia's aggression towards Ukraine. Support for Ukrainians in the USA. Worldwide protection of Ukraine. Support for the people of Ukraine. News and media headlines

^{Debra J. Saunders
June 2, 2022
Foreign Policy}

Will Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine Spark the Next World War?

_{Debra J. Saunders
June 2, 2022
Foreign Policy}

After many missteps in other policy areas — stoking inflation, the botched withdrawal from Afghanistan — President Joe Biden is treading more carefully as he navigates a minefield. Read More ›