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Roosevelt’s Revolution: The Election of 1936 and the Triumph of New Deal Liberalism

John Hendrickson: David Pietrusza’s 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. 

Biden’s call for unity falls flat

Shane Vander Hart: President Biden missed an opportunity to backtrack on the divisive agenda of the past year and focus instead on a bipartisan agenda.
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Biden’s Speech on the Capitol Riots Is Filled With Falsehood

Donald Bohlken: While mouthing the words of the Biblical injunction that the truth shall set you free, President Biden uttered a series of falsehoods while addressing last January’s Capitol Riot. 

Rand Paul Airs Government Grievances in Annual Festivus Twitter Rant

Kelvey Vander Hart: Festivus may have been made popular by “Seinfeld,” but fiscal conservatives have come to associate the day with one person: U.S. Senator Rand Paul

A Constitutional Cure for COVID-19

Dr. Marilyn Singleton: It’s becoming clear that Covid-19 is not merely a disease but an excuse to concentrate power in the government.

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?