Education and American Ideals publication

The GOP’s silver linings after Virginia election losses

Henry Olsen

Tuesday’s off-year elections were clearly disappointing for Republicans.

Washington Post / November 9, 2023

Haley and DeSantis battle in the race for second place

Henry Olsen

The two politicians are miles ahead of their competitors – but that’s not enough to take down Trump.

The Telegraph / November 9, 2023

What Ron DeSantis doesn’t seem to understand about Ronald Reagan

Henry Olsen

Ron DeSantis is telling Republican voters that “the 2024 election is a time for choosing.”

Washington Post / November 6, 2023

Donald Trump Wants to Be Held in Contempt

Henry Olsen

Trump seems to have concluded that provoking the judges in the cases against him helps his reelection chances more than it hurts him in court.

National Review Online / November 2, 2023

Remembering Jesuit Education, Back When

Lance Morrow

America was a different country, sixty or seventy years ago. Was it a better world? Was it a better Church? They are questions worth discussing.

 

Biden should take Dean Phillips’s 2024 campaign seriously, not literally

Henry Olsen

Phillips might not be a serious candidate, but he is a serious threat.

Washington Post / October 25, 2023

Your Periodic Reminder That Evil Is Real

Lance Morrow

Hamas’s atrocities force us to confront the concept, though it doesn’t take long for equivocation to begin.

Wall Street Journal / October 24, 2023

Premonitions

Lance Morrow

Remembering a 1988 meeting with the founder of Hamas.

City Journal / October 23, 2023

Neither Steve Scalise nor Jim Jordan is an ideal speaker candidate

Henry Olsen

The House speaker contest is shaping up to be a battle between two top Republicans: Majority Leader Steve Scalise (La.) and Judiciary Committee Chairman Jim Jordan (Ohio).

Washington Post / October 10, 2023

Matt Gaetz Should Be Careful What He Wishes For

Henry Olsen

Gaetz and his crew could be losers even if they unseat Kevin McCarthy.

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National Review Online / October 10, 2023

DeSantis Should Use the Reagan Playbook to Regain His Footing against Trump

Henry Olsen

The Florida governor must outline a clear set of differences with the former president on policy — emphasizing abortion policy in particular.

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National Review Online / October 4, 2023

How the Virgin Islands could play a key role in choosing the GOP nominee

Henry Olsen

The Republican presidential nomination looks like it will be a runaway for Donald Trump.

Washington Post / October 3, 2023