Moving Forward With Young Voices

2024 Nov 5 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Pornography can be one of the biggest tests of a society's commitment to protecting free speech. Santana Boulton warns that J.D. Vance's push to ban porn is the wrong solution.
The education choice movement is gaining momentum across the U.S. Edward Tarnowski says to achieve universal educational choice, states must look beyond educational eligibility.
Antitrust actions by federal regulators are supposed to protect consumers from anti-competitive practices. Shobha Dasari says, too often, antitrust is being used to attack big business. 
Risk avoidance may be well-intentioned but it often brings unintended consequences. Annika Horowitz explains how the executive branches obsession with risk threatens our economic future.
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2024 Oct 29 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Abortion is one of the most divisive issues in our current election cycle. Ilulia Lupse says a federalist approach with more local control may be the answer to cooling things down.
 
AI is creating a number of new and exciting possibilities but it's not a catch-all for our every need. Peter Biles explains how AI isn't your friend, and that's a good thing.
 
Government regulation is supposed to operate in the public's best interest, but sometimes it falls short. Patrick Hanks offers four ways to improve rule-making appeals in Washington state.
 
One of the downsides of today's volatile political environment is that few people are willing to admit they've made a mistake. Ethan Watson makes the case that it's time to make America graceful again.
 
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2024 Oct 22 Moving Forward with Young Voices

As tensions rise in the Middle East, the U.S. is becoming more and more entangled. Aaron Sobczak says the U.S. needs to step back from Israel and evaluate how its support is being used.
Government controls over free speech online are getting tighter in the UK. Oscar Gill-Lewis explains why Keir Starmer's heavy hands could pose a serious threat to democracy.
Humanitarian aid shipments to Gaza are being misappropriated by Hamas. Hudson Crozier says, American taxpayers deserve to know how much of it is being stolen. 
When it comes to keeping government within its proper boundaries, original intent can be a useful tool. Alex Xenos explains why he opposes using history and tradition as the test for constitutional restraint.
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2024 Oct 15 Moving Forward with Young Voices

The U.S. Justice Dept. has gone after Google under the Sherman Antitrust Act and accuses the search engine giant of monopolistic behavior. Kim Leigh-Tursi says Google earned its default seach engine status fair and square.
When the DOJ goes after tech giants like Google and Apple, it's supposed to be doing so on the basis of consumer welfare. Autumn Billings explains how the actual results show little respect for consumer choice.
As Millennials begin to gain more leadership roles, they have a unique opportunity to roll back the "forever war" mentality that pervades American politics. Stanton Skerjanec recommends three things they need to do.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz was supposed to be a safe vice presidential choice for voters in crucial swing states. Matt Cookson says, Kamala's VP pick is actually a win for the Republicans. 
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2024 Oct 8 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Canadian citizens are tiring of heavy-handed, bossy government. Samantha Dagres says, Pierre Poilievre is right, Canada is broken and more government won't fix the problem.
One politician called it correctly when he warned that Joe Biden needn't be the Democrat's nominee. Alex Rosado says Democrats owe Rep. Dean Phillips an apology. 
State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond would like to be California's next governor. Andrew Davenport explains why Thurmond's teacher housing scheme would be a distraction from more important matters.
Are the U.S. and China headed for a clash similar to the one between Athens and Sparta more than two thousand years ago? Jeffrey Schulman describes the Thucydides trap and how we can avoid it.
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2024 Oct 1 Moving Forward with Young Voices

As the cost of living continues to rise and tensions mount over immigration issues, Canada has an option that could ease both challenges. Xizi Daigle says refugee sponsorship could help with immigration woes.
The latest installment of the Lord of the Rings series has plenty of funding but is lacking in some key areas. Peter Biles explains how the dialogue distracts from an epic tale.
The U.K. Postal Service has seen some serious drawbacks thanks to a vendor that has failed to deliver. Oscar Gill-Lewis reveals how robust procurement rules could help prevent another Post Office scandal.
A Biden administration proposal to limit Supreme Court terms might cause more problems than it solves. Harris Van Pate explains the drawbacks.
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2024 Sept 24 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Foreign workers who apply for H-1B visas don't detract from the U.S. economy, they add to it. Kim-Leigh Tursi says the U.S. attracts top foreign talent but tells the unlucky ones to go away.
The Electoral College has been a point of contention since the 2020 election. Alex Xenos explains that it's not a relic of slavery and is an important part of the structure of our Constitution.
States that purged their medicaid roles of individuals who were no longer eligible were warned that they would be harming millions of Americans. Niklas Kleinworth says, the doomsday narrative didn't happen and disenrolling the ineligible was actually a smart move.
The saga of Venezuelan freedom activist Maria Oropeza continues as she is held captive by the Maduro regime. Iulia Lupse has the latest update on Maria's situation.
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2024 Sept 17 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Members of Parliament are poised to pass a generational ban on tobacco in the UK. Oliver Dean says this would be a great time for the Tories to rediscover conservative policy-making.
 
Taylor Swift's endorsement of Kamala Harris marks yet another foray into politics for the popular singer. Alex Rosado explains why Harris may have wasted her presidential endorsement.
 
As the UK picks up the pieces from last month's rioting, the government is going all out to find and punish participants. Luca Watson says the riots prove that judges are willing to hand down harsh sentences--just not when it counts.
 
As the 1 year anniversary of the horrific Oct 7 attacks in Israel approaches, not everyone will be remembering it as a somber day. Hudson Crozier warns that some anti-Israel factions are planning Oct 7 celebrations.
 
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2024 Sept 10 Moving Forward with Young Voices

This is the election cycle in which the Democratic Party, via Tim Walz, has incorporated the phrase "Mind your own damn business." Srisha Raj says, Gen Z isn't taking the bait and rejects the idea that willful ignorance equals freedom.
 
The Federal Trade Commission is scrutinizing Pharmacy Benefit Managers to determine their impact on the healthcare market. Patrick Hanks warns that the FTC studies are leaning on slant more than reason. 
 
The Republican Party's newfound flexibility on abortion is causing complications for some faithful Catholics. Stanton Skejanec explains how VP nominee J.D. Vance is leaving some Catholic libertarians politically homeless.
 
The heated student protests at U.S. colleges and universities have created an uncertain future for free speech . Daniel Idfresne says that a lack of administrative leadership leaves students like him bracing for future protests.
 
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2024 Sept 3 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Last month's Crowdstrike-Microsoft outage was a learning experience for millions of people. Xizi Daigle says one of those lessons is that the UK government must reform EU tech rules to avoid similar disasters.
 
Houthi attacks on shipping in the Red Sea having far-reaching economic impact. Shay Khatiri explains that securing the Red Sea may require sinking Iran's navy.
 
Last month, Louisiana became the first state to allow surgical castration as a punishment for certain sex crimes against minors. Autumn Billings says the new law chooses revenge over public safety.
 
On August 6, officials from Venezuela's military counter intelligence agency took Maria Oropeza into custody for her opposition to the Maduro regime. Izabella Patriota joins us to discuss how the Ladies of Liberty Alliance (LoLA) is working to secure Maria's release.
 
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