The Ripon Forum
Volume 55, No. 1
March 2021
In this edition
by LOU ZICKAR
This edition of the Ripon Forum focuses not only on the road ahead for the Republican Party, but on some of the solutions GOP leaders are putting forward to meet the challenges Americans will face in 2021.
Now is the Time to Restart and Reinvest in American Research
by FRANK LUCAS
Since the pandemic began, Congress has spent nearly $6 trillion on relief packages. Of that, only .1% has gone to restarting the research work stopped by COVID. We need to change that.
Boosting Broadband Connectivity for All Americans
by CATHY MCMORRIS RODGERS & BOB LATTA
While the pandemic underscored the strength of broadband networks, it also magnified the lack of reliable and accessible broadband in many parts of the U.S. It’s essential that we close the digital divide.
Homeland Security is not a Partisan Issue. It’s an American Imperative.
by JOHN KATKO
Simply being vigilant is no longer enough. Today’s threat environment demands a posture of unwavering resilience. It also requires partnerships across industries and party lines.
Why Staying Centered is Biden’s Best Bet
by JON COWAN & MATT BENNETT
By governing from the Democratic center with an an actionable agenda, Biden will be best positioned to reach across the aisle as he promised to do.
Democracies Require a Reliable Flow of Information
by WILLIAM MCKENZIE
Disinformation campaigns have intensified during the pandemic, with nations like China and Russia spreading falsehoods or distortions.
Preserving Democracy: Why the Capitol Must Remain Accessible
by JANE CAMPBELL
November’s historic turnout suggests the political coalitions that constitute our two-party system are once again shifting.
WE HAVE TO MOVE BEYOND DONALD TRUMP
by ADAM KINZINGER
The damage being done to our democracy is simply unacceptable. And the losses I’ll face pale in comparison to what’s at stake: the soul of America.
We Have to Tell the Truth — Every Day
by JAIME HERRERA BEUTLER
A majority of voters in America will put their trust in Republicans again if they see that we’re willing to face hard truths, and then do the right thing.
We Sit At A Crossroads
by NANCY MACE
We can either cling to the personality-driven, conflict-oriented, us-vs- them tactics of the past, or we can look forward to a party based on our future.
