Education and American Ideals publication

New Mexico’s governor seems to think it’s okay to ignore the Supreme Court

Henry Olsen

Time will tell whether Lujan Grisham’s order is just another failed effort at political signaling or the start of a much more serious challenge to the Supreme Court’s authority.

The Washington Post / September 12, 2023

Requiem for a Dumpster Full of Books

Lance Morrow

The magic of print is that it codifies the great human inventory in physical form. No screen can do that.

Wall Street Journal / September 8, 2023

How McCarthy can break the logjam with the Freedom Caucus for good

Henry Olsen

Republican leaders should broker a comprehensive governing agenda with all party factions, treating each as though they were separate parties.

Washington Post / September 7, 2023

Trump might have the lead in Iowa, but he has one big weakness

Henry Olsen

It would be easy to conclude from the polls that Donald Trump will cruise to victory in Iowa’s caucuses in January.

Washington Post / August 30, 2023

GOP Candidates Are Glossing Over Two Big Illegal-Immigration Solutions

Henry Olsen

A supply-side-heavy immigration policy is bound to disappoint.

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National Review / August 25, 2023

Biden’s involvement in his son’s dealings deserves a serious investigation

Henry Olsen

But only a complete investigation can ensure that it’s nothing worse.

Washington Post / August 22, 2023

Republicans defend Trump at their own risk

Henry Olsen

A jury might be swayed to overlook legal deficiencies and convict Trump. Appellate courts would likely not be so forgiving.

Washington Post / August 15, 2023

New Zealand is showing what a viable libertarianism looks like

Henry Olsen

In New Zealand, many conservatives are beginning to embrace an old ideology: libertarianism.

Washington Post / August 10, 2023

Republicans saved democracy in 2020

Henry Olsen

If you love our democracy, thank Republicans for the fact we still have it.

The Washington Post / August 4, 2023

Admit it, GOP. Trump’s legal woes make him an unviable candidate.

Henry Olsen

The revelation that Donald Trump’s political action committee spent more than $40 million on legal fees in the first half of 2023 does more than cast doubt on the former president’s ability to run a competitive primary campaign.

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The Washington Post / August 1, 2023

Backlash to climate policies is growing

Henry Olsen

Around the world, nations are choosing to prioritize economic growth and national interest over climate policy

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The Washington Post / July 24, 2023

GOP failures in Arizona have lessons for the whole party

Henry Olsen

Republicans in Arizona have lost three straight Senate races, and they’re afraid of adding a fourth loss next year in the purple-trending state.

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Washington Post / July 18, 2023