In this edition

By on February 15, 2024
In this edition

by LOU ZICKAR

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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Protecting Our Kids from Social Media

By on February 15, 2024
Protecting Our Kids from Social Media

by SHELLEY MOORE CAPITO

Online platforms must be responsible for the content provided to our youth and tools must be in place to prevent harm.

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The Role of NASA in the Age of Elon Musk

By on February 15, 2024
The Role of NASA in the Age of Elon Musk

by ROBERT S. WALKER

The private sector is playing an increasingly important role in space exploration. But the federal government still has a mission to perform, as well.

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Conservatives Must Seize the Opportunity to Lead on Education. Here’s How…

By on February 15, 2024
Conservatives Must Seize the Opportunity to Lead on Education. Here’s How…

by FREDERICK M. HESS & MICHAEL MCSHANE

Democrats have fumbled their lead on education. But outside of school choice, Republicans have put forward few solutions to fill the policy vacuum.

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Everyday Freedom: Designing the Framework for a Flourishing Society

By on February 15, 2024
Everyday Freedom: Designing the Framework for a Flourishing Society

by LOU ZICKAR

In his latest book, good government expert Philip Howard argues that America is facing a bigger problem than mere bureaucratic dysfunction.

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The Obesity Epidemic: What Americans Can Do

By on February 15, 2024
The Obesity Epidemic: What Americans Can Do

by ANAND PAREKH

What will it take to solve the obesity crisis — increased personal responsibility or policy, systems, and environmental changes?

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The Illegal Immigration Election

By on February 15, 2024
The Illegal Immigration Election

by GARY SASSE

The crisis at the southern border has given the GOP an opportunity to show they can make a difference. Will they wait until next year to do so?

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MAN ON THE MOVE

By on February 15, 2024
MAN ON THE MOVE

If it’s hard keeping up with the Foreign Affairs Chairman, it’s because the world is on fire, and he’s trying to keep things from burning out of control.

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Russia’s Crimean Gambit: Ten Years after the Invasion

By on February 15, 2024
Russia’s Crimean Gambit: Ten Years after the Invasion

by WILLIAM POMERANZ

Hindsight is 20/20, but the warning signs were visible from the start of Ukraine’s independence that Russia was not reconciled to this realignment.

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NATO At 75: Can Europe Defend Itself Without U.S. Support?

By on February 15, 2024
NATO At 75: Can Europe Defend Itself  Without U.S. Support?

by HANS BINNENDIJK

America’s transatlantic allies have responded to recent threats with unity and a recommitment to defense. But can they go it alone?

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