“Ideas that matter,
since 1965.”
At a time when federal agencies are being scrutinized and federal employees are being subjected to a review that some are calling unfair and others are calling long overdue, 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 […]
A Brief History of Government Reform
There have been more than 15 attempts to reform the U.S. government since the early 1900s. Are the lessons of these past efforts even relevant in this age of DOGE?
The Mission of the DOGE Caucus
With America more than $36 trillion in debt, the Senator from Iowa outlines the effort she is leading on Capitol Hill to make government smaller, smarter, and more accountable to the people.
Good Government Begins with Accountability
Letting officials take responsibility for results means they must answer to superior officials and, ultimately, to elected officials. This is how democratic government is supposed to work.
The Drivers of our Debt and the Empty Rhetoric of Politics Today
America’s fiscal situation is quickly deteriorating. But instead of fixing it, our nation’s leaders are engaging in fake justifications and finger-pointing.
Will the Congress and the Courts Respond to the Trump Power Grab?
The key question in Washington these days is how much the President will be able to bypass the other branches of government in pursuit of his priorities.
A Cornerstone of America’s Economic Revival
President Trump’s trade and tariff agenda is not just a negotiating tool — it is essential to rebuilding our nation’s industrial base.
Their Courage Changed a Nation and Remains and Example for Us All
If the civil rights marchers could put their lives on the line to fight for one of the most important causes ever to exist, we can do the hard things in front of us — and ultimately, that’s what God calls us to do.
Through sustained action and engagement, things change in our country. They can change much faster than we expect.
Selma teaches us that progress is neither a straight line nor forged by accident. The work to build a more perfect union is an ongoing mission and it is a task that belong to all of us.
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: A Legacy of Unity and Freedom
The ability of citizens to organize, march, and voice their grievances is a cornerstone of our republic, allowing crusades like the Civil Rights Movement to shape our nation for the better.
60 Years Later, the Fight for Voting Rights Continues
While Congress reauthorized the VRA with bipartisan support for decades, this new era of gridlock has driven a wedge between the parties on voting rights.
Coming Together to Honor the Legacy of Those Who Marched
This year marks the 60th Anniversary of “Bloody Sunday,” a pivotal moment in American history that symbolizes the enduring struggle for civil rights. On March 7, 1965, thousands of men and women from diverse backgrounds came together in Selma, Alabama, to peacefully march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, united by a shared vision of equality. […]
Mississippi State Rep. Rodney Hall discusses what public service is all about.
-
In this Edition
At a time when federal agencies are being scrutinized and federal employees are being subjected to a review that some are calling unfair and others are calling long overdue, 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…
-
A Brief History of Government Reform
There have been more than 15 attempts to reform the U.S. government since the early 1900s. Are the lessons of these past efforts even relevant in this age of DOGE?
-
The Mission of the DOGE Caucus
With America more than $36 trillion in debt, the Senator from Iowa outlines the effort she is leading on Capitol Hill to make government smaller, smarter, and more accountable to the people.
-
Good Government Begins with Accountability
Letting officials take responsibility for results means they must answer to superior officials and, ultimately, to elected officials. This is how democratic government is supposed to work.
-
The Drivers of our Debt and the Empty Rhetoric of Politics Today
America’s fiscal situation is quickly deteriorating. But instead of fixing it, our nation’s leaders are engaging in fake justifications and finger-pointing.
-
Will the Congress and the Courts Respond to the Trump Power Grab?
The key question in Washington these days is how much the President will be able to bypass the other branches of government in pursuit of his priorities.
-
A Cornerstone of America’s Economic Revival
President Trump’s trade and tariff agenda is not just a negotiating tool — it is essential to rebuilding our nation’s industrial base.
-
Their Courage Changed a Nation and Remains and Example for Us All
If the civil rights marchers could put their lives on the line to fight for one of the most important causes ever to exist, we can do the hard things in front of us — and ultimately, that’s what God calls us to do.
-
Why Selma Matters Today
Through sustained action and engagement, things change in our country. They can change much faster than we expect.
-
Selma Wasn’t Inevitable
Selma teaches us that progress is neither a straight line nor forged by accident. The work to build a more perfect union is an ongoing mission and it is a task that belong to all of us.
-
Honoring Martin Luther King Jr.: A Legacy of Unity and Freedom
The ability of citizens to organize, march, and voice their grievances is a cornerstone of our republic, allowing crusades like the Civil Rights Movement to shape our nation for the better.
-
60 Years Later, the Fight for Voting Rights Continues
While Congress reauthorized the VRA with bipartisan support for decades, this new era of gridlock has driven a wedge between the parties on voting rights.
-
Coming Together to Honor the Legacy of Those Who Marched
This year marks the 60th Anniversary of “Bloody Sunday,” a pivotal moment in American history that symbolizes the enduring struggle for civil rights. On March 7, 1965, thousands of men and women from diverse backgrounds came together in Selma, Alabama, to peacefully march across the Edmund Pettus Bridge, united by a shared vision of equality.…
-
Ripon Profile of Rodney Hall
Mississippi State Rep. Rodney Hall discusses what public service is all about.
★
Receive updates on latest commentary, and noteworthy news.