John Hendrickson is the Policy Director for the Iowans for Tax Relief Foundation. He formerly worked as a research analyst with Public Interest Institute and as a policy analyst for Iowans for Tax Relief. Henderickson earned a B.A. and M.A. in History from the University of North Dakota. (Opinions are his own.)
John Hendrickson: U.S. Senator Mike Braun is a rare budget hawk in Congress and his efforts to address both the national debt and rein in spending should be seriously considered.
Rooseveltâs Revolution: The Election of 1936 and the Triumph of New Deal Liberalism
John Hendrickson: David Pietruszaâs account of FDR’s 1936 election is a must read for anyone who wants to understand how this important election helped shape the government that we have today.Â
Remembering Warren G. Harding: The Original America First President
John Hendrickson: Many of the policy challenges confronting the nation today could be solved by following the principles and polices of President Harding.
John Hendrickson: Conservatives often champion Thomas Jefferson as a hero, but Alexander Hamilton provides the best example of a prudent conservative statesman.
Remembering the Legacy of President Herbert Hoover
John Hendrickson: Hoover led a remarkable life that was based upon public service, humanitarianism, and a belief that America is an exceptional nation.
Grand Old Protectionists: Rediscovering the Republican Partyâs America First Trade Policy
John Hendrickson: President Trumpâs philosophy on trade represented the true American conservative view of trade. Will Republicans continue to embrace it?
Following the Principles of Andrew Mellon Can Help Restore Economic Sanity
John Hendrickson: Learning from Secretary Mellon and the 1920s can help us restore fiscal sanity and continue to create economic growth and opportunity for all Americans.
John Hendrickson: The national debt when unfunded liabilities like Social Security and Medicaid are considered is $123.11 trillion, $796,000 per taxpayer.
John Hendrickson: Both political parties are responsible for the out-of-control spending. It is time that policymakers take our debt crisis seriously.Â
Hendrickson: The Importance of Iowaâs Tax Climate
John Hendrickson: Reducing tax rates will allow Iowans to keep more of their money and lead to economic growth making Iowa a more competitive and attractive state.
