Moving Forward With Young Voices

Columnist Peggy Noonan's book A Certain Idea of America covers the terms of the last two U.S. presidents with an eye toward what we have learned.  Noah Gould shares his thoughts on the columnist as moral compass .   There are plenty of difficult challenges for Latin America but few quick fixes. Gabriela Blanco makes the case that  tariffs and sanctions are the long term solutions required .   The...

The Israel-Palestine conflict draws immense attention compared to other deadly conflicts going on globally. Reet Desai explains how campus activism on this matter warps global security priorities . The recently proposed tariffs from the Trump administration could have a bigger than expected impact on the video gaming industry. Daniel Idfresne says Trump's tariffs could be the final boss for afford...

AI is progressing so quickly that lawmakers are finding themselves anxious over their inability to regulate it. James Ostrowski calls for temperance and warns not to let edge cases define AI rules . The Hells Angels motorcycle club is well-known in the West but has expanded its reach into some unlikely new territories. Joseph Bouchard says the Hells Angels have landed in Latin America, albeit with...

The Trump administration is taking a very different approach to energy policy. Isaiah Menning explains how Trump's energy czar can unleash energy dominance with carbon capture . U.S. immigration policy is in dire need of an overhaul. Agustina Vergara Cid says Trump's immigration "gold card" could be a win for America--with a few changes . California Governor Gavin Newsom has recently positioned hi...

Trump has been very busy during the first 8 weeks of his term. Alejandro Ramos says Trump is facing a  Hispanic dilemma regarding promises made and promises broken .   Germany's recent elections showed that the AfD party has surged to unprecedented popularity. William Barclay explains how the  AfD is being wrongly condemned  over its unwavering stance on issues affecting Germany.   Trump's economi...

Justin Trudeau was quick to take credit for lowering taxes before stepping down as Prime Minister. However, Samantha Dagres says, Canadian middle class taxpayers are paying more taxes than ever . Antisemitism continues to spread throughout the West, particularly among young people. Agostina Sosa explains that to stop antisemitism, you must first find the source . King Abdullah II of Jordan met wit...

Illinois students are struggling with reading proficiency, just like many of their counterparts across the nation. Hannah Schmid says, lowering proficiency standards just masks the crisis rather than fixing the problem. Accessing high speed broadband has been a challenge for many of British citizens. Tristan Ringmo explains how British broadband is about to get the boost it needs . The Trump admin...

The FDA has officially withdrawn its proposed rule for a ban on menthol cigarettes after statewide bans failed in Massachusetts and California. Brian Nuckols explains why this is a triumph for harm reduction . The U.S. federal debt may seem like an insurmountable problem for those trying to rein in government spending. Benjamin Ayanian says the Constitution provides the answers we're seeking. Popu...

Meta (formerly Facebook) is changing the way it moderates questionable content to a more X-like system of community notes. Mackenzie France says it's possible for Meta to foster free speech without enabling antisemitism .  With individuals living longer and in greater numbers, Canada is being encouraged to raise its retirement age to 67. William Dunstan says it's time to raise the age of pension e...

The prospect of a new virus or flu sparking new lockdowns is a greater threat than many believe.  Alex Rosado offers timely advice on how to avoid another lockdown .   Solving the housing crunch in major U.S. cities is going to require thinking outside the box. LyLena Estabine says  coach houses and other accessory dwelling units could be especially helpful  for Chicago.   The mounting student deb...

Why are those nations which decisively ended the practice of slavery in their societies still on the hook for reparations?  Oscar Gill-Lewis describes  how one activist's past statements are putting a massive financial liability over the U.K.   Hamas and Israel have finally reached a ceasefire. However,  as William Barclay explains , there's still a great deal of antisemitism at work in the West....

The Trump administration is wasting no time in going after wasteful government spending. Aidan Grogan explains why  Trump must defund the United Nations Population Fund  once again.   Autonomous vehicles are rapidly becoming a normal part of life in many cities. Donald Kimball says  lawmakers should embrace autonomous vehicles rather than kneecapping them .   One of the more noticeable generation...

New York's partisan campaign finance law  is one of the worst of its kind. Ryan Silverstein explains how the state's campaign finance rules are being rewritten by those who use them to benefit themselves.   The European Union has long struggled with delays and gridlock that can hamper decision-making. Bojan Lazarevski says  a simple change to Brussels voting can unlock soft EU power  globally.   M...

With AI becoming more commonplace in our lives, the urge to place strong controls on it is tempting too many politicians. Sam Raus says, don't stifle AI with regulation . When the U.S. government took a stand for climate justice recently in the International Justice Court, it took some heat for doing so. Ethan Brown says, it was still the right thing to do . Military conscription for men is a real...

When the  Dept. of Justice blocked the merger of Spirit Airlines and Jetblue, they weren't doing the consumer or the companies any favors. Noah Gould explains how the DOJ's antitrust case against Spirit primarily benefited the biggest airlines instead.  The solution for smaller airlines that wish to become more competitive isn't found in more government involvement. Jeffrey E. Schulman says deregu...

It's been two months since Venezuela's Nicolás Maduro refused to recognize the results of an election that he lost. Izabela Patriota describes Venezuela's dystopia and how other South American leaders are responding. The incoming Trump administration has drawn fire over some of its more controversial nominations for cabinet positions. Ethan Watson says it's time for Republicans to adopt the politi...

The political shift away from the left is giving Republicans an opportunity to protect the filibuster and prevent packing of the Supreme Court. Ryan Silverstein says Republicans should use Article V to protect our institutions. Recent developments in the Middle East are providing the incoming presidential administration a chance to change the American-Iranian relationship. Aaron Sobczak says Trump...

With Donald Trump's reelection, the massive financial and military support of Ukraine by the U.S. government is no longer a sure thing. Aaron Sobczak explains how  Trump's win sinks Zelensky's victory plan .   Could America's growing lack of unity stem, in part, from a lack of heroic figures? Alex Rosado says it's  time to revive the national garden of American heroes  and regain our national iden...

Brazilian police have a reputation for being among the most militarized and brutal officers in the world. Joseph Bouchard explains how U.S. taxpayers are funding that brutality . The thought of vetting immigrants is nothing new but when it comes to vetting their their ideological leanings, that's problematic. Agustina Vergara Cid says it's a terrible idea . Is higher education inherently political...

There are many lessons that can be drawn from the results of the 2024 U.S. presidential election. Alexander Salter says, one of the big ones is that conservatives, not progressives, were the champions of freedom . Pennsylvania has seen more than its fair share of election drama during the past two elections. Ryan Silverstein suggests 3 ways to avoid further election drama . The Broadband Equity, A...

Kamala Harris's presidential campaign will be analysed by future generations as an example of what not to do. Alex Rosado explains how Kamala's 'politics of joy' ended in tears . The clash between Israel, Hamas, Hezbollah and Iran is not well understood by most Western Leaders. Aaron Pomerantz says that's why those leaders need to abandon cultural imperialism . Keeping young minds safe from danger...

Voters in Britain may have voted the Conservative Party out of power but many Conservative policies are being advanced by the Labour Party.  Oscar Gill-Lewis says conservatives need to stand up to the nanny state in opposition .   The battle between X (formerly Twitter) and the Brazilian judiciary shows no signs of slowing.  Izabela Patriota brings us up to speed on the latest in X vs. Moraes .  ...

Keeping third party candidates off the ballot through questionable litigation isn't just preventing voters from having a choice. As Ryan Silverstein explains , this type of lawfare also undermines public trust in our elections. If we want to get more reliable information from AI, we must allow it to consider non-mainstream information. Stacia Wilson says a maximally-seeking AI must include wrong i...

Pornography can be one of the biggest tests of a society's commitment to protecting free speech. Santana Boulton warns that J.D. Vance's push to ban porn is the wrong solution . The education choice movement is gaining momentum across the U.S. Edward Tarnowski says to achieve universal educational choice, states must look beyond educational eligibility. Antitrust actions by federal regulators are...

Abortion is one of the most divisive issues in our current election cycle.  Ilulia Lupse says a federalist approach with more local control may be the answer  to cooling things down.   AI is creating a number of new and exciting possibilities but it's not a catch-all for our every need.  Peter Biles explains how AI isn't your friend , and that's a good thing.   Government regulation is supposed to...