Author: cbanaszak@riponsociety.org
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Wisdom From Our 26th President – April 15, 2025
“What we want is what I have already said—a square deal in the tariff as in everything else; a square deal for the wage earner, a square deal for the employer, and a square deal for the general public.” Outlook January 28, 1911
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Anita McBride Discusses Pivotal Role Played by America’s First Ladies
WASHINGTON, DC — Former White House official Anita McBride discussed her groundbreaking book, Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America’s History-Making Women, and how First Ladies have shaped the American Presidency — and American history — through the years.
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Wisdom From Our 26th President – April 8, 2025
“We have got but one life here and what comes after it we cannot certainly tell, but it pays, no matter what comes after it, to try and do things, to accomplish things in this life, and not merely to have a soft and pleasant time. It is the doing of things after all which…
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“We owe it to the American people not to raise taxes.”
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) appeared before a meeting of The Ripon Society yesterday, delivering remarks about trade, taxes, and the agenda moving forward this year.
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Wisdom From Our 26th President – April 1, 2025
“We are not building this country of ours for a day. It is to last through the ages.” Address in Sacramento, California May 19, 1903
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Lucas & Pfluger Discuss DOGE Effort to Reshape Government and Where Congress Must Play a Role
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Reps. Frank Lucas and August Pfluger discussed the DOGE effort to reshape the federal government and the areas where they believe Congress can – and should – play a role.
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Wisdom From Our 26th President – March 25, 2025
“Reformers, if they are to do well, must look both backward and forward; must be bold and yet must exercise prudence and caution in all they do.” Introduction to The Wisconsin Idea 1912
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Wisdom From Our 26th President – March 18, 2025
“The really valuable—the invaluable—reform is that which in actual practice works” Metropolitan May 1917
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Ripon Society Hosts Discussion with House Energy & Commerce Senior Staff
WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society hosted a discussion with senior staff members from a committee that is at the forefront of the effort to achieve these goals – the Energy & Commerce Committee.
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Wisdom From Our 26th President – March 11, 2025
“The world is getting better, but it has got a long way to travel before it becomes perfect.” Address at Aberdeen, South Dakota April 6, 1903
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The Alabama Political Reporter: Sen. Britt honors Alabama’s Civil Rights pioneers 60 years after Bloody Sunday
The Alabama Political Reporter: Sen. Britt honors Alabama’s Civil Rights pioneers 60 years after Bloody Sunday