Founded in 1976, the Ethics and Public Policy Center is Washington, D.C.’s premier institute working to apply the riches of the Jewish and Christian traditions to contemporary questions of law, culture, and politics, in pursuit of America’s continued civic and cultural renewal.

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EPPC Scholars Identify Contradictions and Conflicts with New York Assisted Suicide Law

Eric Kniffin, Rachel N. Morrison

On August 3, 2026, EPPC Scholars Eric Kniffin and Rachel N. Morrison submitted a public comment to the New York…

Public Comments

 

Icarus Descending

Aaron Kheriaty

She’ll never see the boy falling out of the sky,” sings Mumford & Sons in “Icarus.” As the sun was receding…

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First Things / August 3, 2026

The naturalization oath should be our North Star

Luma Simms

When taking the Naturalization Oath of Allegiance, immigrants make a solemn vow to “renounce and abjure all allegiance and fidelity to any foreign…

Articles

Washington Examiner / August 3, 2026

EPPC Scholar Submits Comment Supporting Elimination of Disparate-Impact Liability in Department of Veterans Affairs Regulations

Rachel N. Morrison

On July 27, 2026, EPPC Scholar Rachel N. Morrison submitted a public comment supporting a Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) proposed rule…

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PDF / August 3, 2026

An EZ Guide to Modern Politics

Francis X. Maier

Yes, alas, it’s another election year.  You know what that means.  The free-fire zone, formerly known as our public square, demands that…

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The Catholic Thing / July 31, 2026

Berlin and the Contradictions of Identity Politics

Carl R. Trueman

On July 25, twenty-one-year-old Abdul Ballout drove a van into a crowd at Berlin’s Pride festival before stabbing attendees with…

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First Things / July 30, 2026

Saving Citizenship in Ohio from Leftist Indoctrination

Stanley Kurtz

The Ohio State University motto is “education for citizenship.” It’s not a forgotten relic, either. On the contrary, OSU’s administration…

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National Review / July 29, 2026

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New Sports Betting Report Shines a Light on Industry’s Damaging Effects

(Washington) – A new report on sports betting from Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) policy analyst Chloe Lawrence shines…

 

EPPC’s Michael Fragoso Appointed to Administrative Conference of the United States

(Washington) – The Administrative Conference of the United States (ACUS) announced the appointment of Michael Fragoso as a new public…

 

EPPC Statement on FDA Abortion Pill Review

Research from the Ethics and Public Policy Center (EPPC) revealed that 1 in 10 women experiences a serious adverse event after using…

 

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50th Anniversary Gala

On Thursday, April 30th the Ethics and Public Policy Center celebrated our 50th Anniversary at the National Building Museum in…

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Justice Antonin Scalia’s Legacy: 10 Years Later

AEI Auditorium 1789 Massachusetts Ave. NW, Washington, DC 20036 Wednesday, February 11, 2026 12:15–4:45 p.m. ET Thursday, February 12, 2026 8:15…

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The Tech Exit: A Conversation with Author Clare Morell

It’s no secret that addictive digital technologies like smartphones and social media apps are harming a generation of kids socially,…

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