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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.

Senator Josh Hawley Champions America First Policies

John Hendrickson: Senator Hawley is a conservative who is fighting to place the interests of America first.

The Wisdom of Alexander Hamilton

John Hendrickson: Conservatives often champion Thomas Jefferson as a hero, but Alexander Hamilton provides the best example of a prudent conservative statesman.

Biden’s Level of Incompetence in Afghanistan Is Breathtaking

Shane Vander Hart: The level of incompetence displayed in the Biden Administration’s exit strategy in Afghanistan, if you can call it a strategy, is breathtaking.

The Buck Stops With Biden

Shane Vander Hart: President Biden said that the buck for what is happening in Afghanistan stops with him, but seemed content to blame others.

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.

Bernie Sanders Doesn’t Understand What It Means to Be Working Class

Christina Herrin: I don’t want an America that incentivizes people to not work.

America’s Forgotten Economist

John Hendrickson: The American System that Henry C. Carey supported and defended was resurrected by President Trump’s administration.

Don’t Mistake Civic Religion with Biblical Christianity

Shane Vander Hart: Common beliefs as a nation are important but civic religion is not biblical Christianity, and it should never be the object of our faith.

Yes, Mr. President, It Is Hyperbole

Shane Vander Hart: Mr. President, your criticism of Republican election integrity bills is the very definition of hyperbole and Americans need less of it.

Grand Old Protectionists: Rediscovering the Republican Party’s America First Trade Policy

John Hendrickson: President Trump’s 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.

An Anniversary Democrats Aren’t Celebrating

Kelvey Vander Hart: On June 10th, 1964, members of the Democratic Party ended their filibuster of the Civil Rights Act of 1964. They would like us to forget.

Gov. Reynolds Helping Charities Should Be Praised Not Scorned

Shane Vander Hart: Gov. Reynolds should be applauded for finding creative ways to use her time to benefit others outside the scope of her duties as governor.

Virtue Signaling Isn’t Getting People Vaccinated

Kelvey Vander Hart: Biden’s virtue signaling isn’t helping get people vaccinated. You can’t pretend to return to normal while refusing to do so.

Biden’s American Families Plan Hurts American Families

Shane Vander Hart: The most crucial years for parents to connect with their children are the first five years and Biden wants the state to have them at three.