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Marshall for The Hill: Trump’s slandering America as a chaotic hellscape only he can rule
03.08.2024
By Will Marshall Donald Trump fires up his MAGA legions by telling them Democrats hate America. Like his stolen election lie, it’s a textbook example of projection — charging his opponents with what he’s guilty of. If you don’t think Trump detests the nation he aspires to lead, you haven’t been listening. Speaking recently before a rapt…
Pankovits for The Wall Street Journal: School Choice Can Save Biden’s Presidency
03.06.2024
By Tressa Pankovits Joe Biden needs a winning issue to save his struggling campaign. He has one in public school choice and would benefit from spotlighting it in his State of the Union address Thursday evening. The president hasn’t spoken much on the issue since 2020, when he disparaged charter schools. That was a mistake…
Marshall for The Hill: Palestinian leadership and dangerous illusions breed endless war
02.23.2024
By Will Marshall In purely military terms, Israel is winning its war against Hamas. Its forces have driven Hamas fighters out of much of north and central Gaza, killing at least 10,000 while losing fewer than 300 Israeli troops. But the war is taking a horrendous toll on civilians. It has killed more than 29,000 Palestinians, wounded…
Valentine for Real Clear Education: Are HBCUs the Key to the Future?
02.22.2024
By Curtis Valentine “The future belongs to those who prepare for it today.” This Black History Month, teachers and students of all colors will study this famous quote from martyred leader and speaker Malcolm X and hopefully reflect on its meaning. For so many, the future is more uncertain than ever. As we grapple with…
Ryan for The Wall Street Journal: LNG Export Ban Is Atrocious Politics
02.21.2024
By Tim Ryan Many climate activists are celebrating the Biden administration’s decision to curtail exports of liquefied natural gas. The policy, however, is a political misstep and not only for the reasons most critics give. For a moment, set aside the national-security implications—that limiting American exports will punish our allies around the world—and the concern…
Jacoby for Capital Tonight NC with Tim Boyum
02.14.2024
We’re now just 10 days out from the next Republican presidential primary. A new poll from Winthrop University is taking a look at the race. The director of Winthrop’s Center for Public Opinion and Policy Research, Dr. Scott Huffmon, joins with more. Meanwhile, Congress continues to face roadblocks in passing an aid package for Ukraine.…
Moss for ProMarket: Fans Last? How the Fans First Act Hands Live Nation-Ticketmaster More Market Power
02.14.2024
By Diana Moss It has been just over a year since the Senate Judiciary Committee held a hearing on the dismal state of competition in the ticketing industry in the United States. The hearing was spurred by the epic meltdown of Live Nation-Ticketmaster’s ticketing platform during the sale for the Taylor Swift Eras Tour. The parallel…
Ainsley for The Liberal Patriot: The Working-Class Imperative for Labour and Democrats
02.09.2024
By Claire Ainsley Readers of The Liberal Patriot will be familiar with the argument that the Democratic Party needs to reverse its decline with working-class Americans if it is to create durable governing coalitions—or even win at all, judging by the current state of the polls. This argument has also been playing out in British politics over…
Jacoby for The Bulwark: America’s Fleeting Chance to Resume Leadership
02.09.2024
By Tamar Jacoby SENATORS, BOTH REPUBLICANS AND DEMOCRATS, made an important start yesterday when they voted 67 to 32 to advance legislation that would free up $95 billion in military and humanitarian aid for Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan. It was, to be sure, just a preliminary, procedural vote. The Senate still needs to pass the bill, and…
