Lou Zickar

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Just over one year into the Trump Administration and just under nine months until the mid-term elections, The Ripon Forum examines the state of the U.S. economy and some of the challenges facing American families and businesses in 2026.
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As America approaches the 250th anniversary of its founding, the relationship between the press and the public has reached a critical juncture.
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With Veterans Day approaching and for the seventh consecutive year, The Ripon Forum is dedicating an entire edition to those who served our country in uniform, a group of Americans that is not only smaller now than at any point in modern history, but is also more diverse and dispersed.
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At a time when spending in just about every area of the federal government is coming under intense scrutiny and review, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum examines the importance of investing in health research and why is it critical that the United States remain a global leader in that regard.
Saving Can-Do: How to Revive the Spirit of America

Howard’s concern these days – and the focus for much of his latest book – has less to do with the DOGE wrecking ball that has been tearing through Washington than the question of what comes next.
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Less than a week after American bombers struck three nuclear weapons facilities in Iran, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum examines what the United States means to the free world with a series of essays about the importance of U.S. leadership and why this leadership will be critical to keeping the world peaceful.
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The latest edition of The Ripon Forum examines the federal effort to strengthen border security in the United States, and why the American people believe the government should be both tough and compassionate in its approach.
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The latest edition of The Ripon Forum examines the history of government reform in the United States and whether the lessons of the past are even relevant given the changes underway today.
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With a new Congress and President about to be sworn into office, The Ripon Forum reached out to policy and political leaders from around America to get their thoughts on the most pressing challenges facing our country and the priorities that should be addressed in the coming year.
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With over 14 million Americans currently caring for a veteran or military service member in the United States, the 6th Annual Veteran Day Special Edition of The Ripon Forum examines the challenges facing these hidden heroes and what policymakers can do to support them.
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With energy demand rising and record high temperatures being set around the world, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum examines the bipartisan effort being led by a Western Governor to reduce the amount of carbon in the Earth’s atmosphere while at the same time pursuing an all-of-the-above energy approach.
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With the United States facing more global threats than perhaps at any time since the end of World War II, The Ripon Forum caught up with House Foreign Affairs Chairman Michael McCaul to get his read on these threats and the steps he believes Congress should take to confront them.

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