Moving Forward With Young Voices

Charitable work becomes a lot easier when government gets out of the way. Carolyn Bolton explains how a universal charitable deduction would help people solve problems in their own communities . It's getting fashionable to decry thoughts and prayers as indifference whenever a tragic event occurs. Tyler Cochran advises that thoughts and prayers are a better alternative than wrath and ruin . The wel...

AI is making some remarkable inroads in many areas of our lives. Kate Farmer explains how  AI therapy may be here but the regulatory oversight is not .    The impasse between China and Taiwan has been studied from many angles. As Ryan Bercaw notes,  according to the latest wargames, no one will be the winner in a war between the two nations .   The urge to alter or eliminate Section 230 of the act...

Parental rights are increasingly under attack by the public school establishment. Juliana Sweeny notes that, when it comes to protecting your child,  the cost of private school is probably worth it .   The UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change has issued a new report and  Elijah Gullett says it's one that should inspire hope rather than panic .   The affordable housing crisis is particularl...

Credit cards can be a mixed blessing. They're convenient enough to get us to spend money we'll have to pay back yet they also offer some worthwhile perks.  Mike Viola says market competition is improving credit cards for everyone .   The philanthropic giving that goes to Africa is hindering more than it is helping.  Abdullah Tijani explains how Africans must break the dependence and learn how to b...

Certain people take a perverse pleasure in revising older works of literature to make them more "inclusive" for our day.  Elizabeth Grace Matthew explains why sanitizing books is worse than banning them .   There's plenty of debate right now about what it means to be "woke" or if there even is such a thing.  Samuel Mangold-Lenett says the word "woke" effectively describes the left's insanity . Tha...

The doomsday clock has been a memorable tool for keeping the public focused on the threat of nuclear war.  Ethan Brown says, it's a bad idea to use this metaphor to raise awareness of climate change .   The proliferation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion curricula in institutions of higher learning hasn't always taken place in the light of day.  Neetu Arnold shines a light on the 'secret trade' o...

Is the U.S. abdicating its role as a world leader when it comes to Ukraine?  Anne Lord says the Biden administration is dropping the ball on this one .   The idea of a flat tax is on the minds of many Americans.  Ganon Evans shares his thoughts on the current push for a flat tax in Kansas  and what lawmakers could learn from other states that have enacted one.   It's been said that storytellers ru...

Great Britain is providing a good example of how  the slippery slope regarding government policing of unpopular opinions can quickly become a cliff . Harrison Griffiths spells out why the state has no right to police speech.   The war in Ukraine has deeply affected its neighbor Poland as refugees have flowed across the border to escape the carnage.  Emily Schroen says South Korea should be taking...

Language AI is now able to join online debates and is influencing the actions of governments.  Torbin Halbe explains how ChatGPT and automated propaganda are playing a growing role  in how we get our online information.   The Biden administration has been constantly looking for ways to crack down on gun owners . As Parker McCumber points out, the administration now has a new rule that could create...

With kids entering the world of social media at a younger age than ever, serious concerns are arising.  Kate Farmer says it's time for schools to teach social media literacy .   When a government agency sets out to do you a favor, it's good to first ask some questions.  April Liu points out that the recent non-compete ban proposed by the FTC is just another sign of mission creep .   The influence...

Wisconsin is considering a flat tax proposal  and it's generating a fair amount of controversy. Miranda Spindt says if the flat tax is paired with the right policies, it could result in a tax system that benefits everyone.   The Federal Trade Commission's plan to ban non-compete agreements may not be as helpful to workers as some think.  Jeremiah Ludwig explains how such a policy could keep pizza...

The recently averted rail strikes in America were threatened, in part, because of concerns over rail worker safety.  Roy Matthews says the Federal Railroad Administration pursues non-sequiturs over safety .   The online safety of children is worth taking seriously.  Alex Petropoulos cautions that it's something that should be trusted to parents rather than Mark Zuckerberg .   With the financial pi...

Anyone who's taken a DNA test has likely wondered how secure their DNA is.  Leslie Corbly weighs in on who owns your DNA  and why the state should tread carefully.   The U.S. government has directed significant military aid to Ukraine and has made similar promises to the government of Taiwan.  Zachary Yost says U.S. policymakers must remember that Taiwan is not Ukraine .   Transgender ideology is...

When a high profile event occurs, it's a near certainty that politicians will feel an overwhelming urge to legislate.  Benjamin Ayanian explains why the urge to legislate lives loudly within politicians .    Institutions best serve society when they stick to their defined tasks.  David McGarry describes how Blackrock's failures are a warning for all institutions .   The CDC has updated its opioid ...

School systems across the nation are seeing declining reading scores in 4th graders. Sara Montalbano says,  in Alaska, poor reading scores reflect more on flawed teaching methods than pandemic measures .   Agriculture and climate policies are increasingly in conflict.  Quinn Townsend explains why funding agriculture research is a win for the climate .    We don't seem to hear much about individual...

Doomsayers have been blaming overpopulation for the impending destruction of the planet for more than 2 centuries. Ethan Brown says  overpopulation isn't the issue and saying so is wrong and damaging .   Few of us want to eat bugs, yet we wonder if environmentally friendly sources of food are worth exploring. Micah Safsten explains how  cultured meat, not plant-based meat, is the future of environ...

In many ways, police have become the punching bag of public services.  Sophia Worringer says, let the police strike and we just might appreciate their worth .    When President Biden offered student debt forgiveness a few weeks ago, the courts had to step in and remind him that he lacks authority to do so.  Charles Brandt explains the legal doctrine that saved the taxpayers from paying those stude...

Proponents of gun control are resorting to rhetorical sleight of hand to sway public opinion in their direction.  Cody Wisniewski explains how gun control advocates have adopted the 'everything we don't like is a loophole' mantra .   Both parties have their doubts about our election system.  Amanda Griffiths notes that we need to address the real barriers to election integrity .   Higher education...

Ready or not, the age of the electric vehicle is coming and states like California are making it official.  Ethan Brown explains why EVs aren't a silver bullet for California's clean energy future .   The 2024 election is still the better part of two years away. Grace Bydalek wonders,  why are NYC Young Republicans already endorsing Donald Trump ?   How does legalising certain drugs reduce the ris...

A common objection to school choice is the claim that it will harm rural school districts by diverting students and funds from smaller schools.  Alexander Salter explains why rural districts have nothing to fear and much to gain from school choice .   The student debt crisis has plenty of politicians lining up to provide their pet solutions. Thomas Irwin says,  if you want to fix the student debt...

As evidence continues to mount regarding collusion between U.S. government agencies and social media executives, the GOP stands at a crossroads.  Elijah Gullett says Republicans can become the party of civil liberties again , if they choose.   When Californians approved Proposition 12 which raises the standards under which livestock farmers must raise their animals, it was sure to face challenges....

China foreign policy has included increasing its influence in Africa. Alexander Jelloian says  America can't ignore China's growing role in African education .   Small modular nuclear reactors are a promising solution to the quest for clean energy. Quinn Townsend explains how  West Virginia is opening the door to allow nuclear energy production in the state .   The cryptocurrency world has been ro...

Is there collusion between social media giants and the Dept. of Homeland Security in suppressing dissenting voices online? Leslie Corbly explains how  a key lawsuit could reveal just how blurry the lines between social media and government have become .    Rising fuel prices are sparking renewed interest in repealing a 1920 act that artificially limits the number of cargo ships and raises prices t...

Christianity is being portrayed as a portal to nationalism by some establishment types.  Garion Frankel offers a defense of public Christianity  as a positive influence in American life.   Politicians are great at making promises that are quickly forgotten when the election is over.  Calum Paton says Americans should be wary of the GOP's "Commitment to America"  plan.   Tracking your purchases can...

Ranked choice voting is getting trendy right now.  Sarah Montalbano warns that Alaska's experience with ranked choice voting was a fiasco  and other states should take note.   America's education system needs reform but not all of the ideas being promoted are sound ones.  Kenneth Schrupp explains how universal cash deposits will ruin K-12 like universal loans did to college .   ESG is threading it...