Moving Forward With Young Voices

2024 April 16 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Calls to ban TikTok are justified by protecting young subscribers or a desire to strengthen the market share of other social media platforms. David Rand warns that banning TikTok would also serve to empower censors.
 
Congress has once again avoided a government shutdown by passing a $1.2 trillion spending package. Benjamin Ayanian outlines the bad, the ugly and the worst of that spending package.
 
The state of Illinois has just made education history, but not in a way that deserves celebration. Jacob Lane says from investing in kids to divesting in futures, Illinois is retreating from educational progress.
 
There's a lot of speculation as to whom Donald Trump might pick to be his vice presidential nominee. Garrit Blizzard shares what Trump should be looking for in a running mate.
 
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2024 April 9 Moving Forward with Young Voices

The labor dispute between Starbucks and union workers is a teaching moment for anyone who is paying attention. Amanda Griffiths explains what we can learn from the growing distance between unions and union workers.
 
When the FTC gets involved in business dealings, we have to wonder whether it's for political goals or to protect consumers. Rishab Sardana lays out why lawmakers in the U.S. Congress are setting their sights on oil and gas mergers.
 
U.S. foreign policy makers seem to be emphasizing security over democracy in their dealings with Africa. William Rampe says, military aid is not making the African continent any safer.
 
The Easter season has come and gone and with it the annual practice of making personal sacrifice for Lent. Harry Backhouse notes that one of the biggest sacrifices we can offer up is our time.
 
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2024 Apr 2 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Michigan's Governor Gretchen Whitmer is working to expand pre-K education programs in her state. Susannah Barnes explains how expanding the programs to include more children doesn't solve the current teacher shortage.
 
The Georgia General Assembly has finally passed the Promise Scholarship Act which brings school choice to their state. Frances Floresca describes why this is a huge win for Georgia kids.\
 
Legislators in New Mexico seem intent on raising the alcohol excise taxes in their state in an effort to manage alcohol consumption. Zayna Resley says their efforts are simply virtue signaling money grabs.
 
Europe has long depended upon the U.S. to help provide for its security. Alex Little says it's time for Washington to push Europe toward its own strategic autonomy.
 
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2024 Mar 26 Moving Forward with Young Voices

The British economy may be in a recession but it doesn't have to stay there. Nathaniel Ogunniyi says that to grow, we must first set the service sector free.
 
China leads the world as a mining producer and financier. Joseph Bouchard warns that Canadian miners could use some help from domestic and allied investors.
 
Sometimes efforts to promote civility in public discourse can backfire. Shakira Jackson explains how free speech concerns at Georgetown are being addressed.
 
A proposed digital accessibility law in California is having some unintended consequences. Jordan McGillis spells out how the proposed law would actually halt startups in the Golden State. 
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2024 Mar 19 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Ivy League schools are not what they once were, thanks to the hard move they've made to the left. Lexi Boccuzzi says conservative students shouldn't abandon the Ivy League just yet.
 
Institutions of higher learning which lower their admissions standards aren't doing their future students any favors. Jasmine Campos explains why objective standards matter.
 
NATO is having a tough time getting all of its member nations to contribute their fair share to the organization. Robert Clarke says it's time for NATO members to step up.
 
These days, we hear more about slavery than we do about the abolition movement which ultimately ended the practice. Caleb Franz shares the letters that inspired the American abolition movement.
 
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2024 Mar 12 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Why are some special interests so intent on getting names of those who donate to nonprofits? Brian Hawkins warns that 31 states are expected to consider legislation that threatens those donors' privacy.
 
The demand for housing in the U.S. is growing but the market is struggling to meet that demand. Luca Gattoni-Celli says the housing shortage is a literal shortage.
 
The Mayor of Chicago is asking voters to approve what he calls a "mansion tax" to get the rich to pay their fair share. Micky Horstman explains why Johnson's real estate tax is not going to 'tax the rich'
 
Political partisanship is making domestic life miserable here in the U.S. Nate Phipps says it's also hurting our reputation abroad. 

2024 Mar 5 Moving Forward with Young Voices

With $22 billion in needed repairs, the National Park system is showing signs of strain. Madison Yablonski explains how international visitors can help care for America's natural wonders.
 
Canadians have earned the right to life, liberty and suicide. Daniel Dorman says euthanasia has come to Canada dressed in euphemisms and deceit. 
 
Lax border policies aren't just a political talking point for the right. Noelle Fitchett shares her thoughts on the disregarded victims of those policies.
 
The current war against vaping may be well intended but it's not necessarily based in fact. David Mendoza says, whether anti-vaping activists like it or not, vaping helps smokers quit.
 
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2024 Feb 27 Moving Forward with Young Voices

With mounting economic uncertainty, those who are looking for a silver lining may be in luck. Jp Cortez reports that, amid the housing affordability crisis, some states are removing barriers to sound money ownership.
 
Social Security is quickly going broke and few Americans have any significant retirement savings. Ezra Wyrick says it's time to privatize or bust--what Australia can teach us about Social Security.
 
Heavy demand for housing in Arizona is causing concerns over lack of inventory and rising prices. Zayna Resley explains how Arizona's housing headache is hitting home for realtors.
 
Sometimes it seems as though presidential elections are limited to a choice between two terrible candidates. Sam Underhill says it's time to reform the electoral college and to undo the two-party system.
 
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2024 Feb 20 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Last month, millions of voters took to the polls in Taiwan. Pieter van Wingerden explains how Taiwan ignored China and became a model democracy.
 
A series of housing bills, passed last year in Montana, might have revolutionized the housing market with high availability and lower costs, until a judge shot it down. Dave Rand tells us why the housing abundance movement needs a deeper foundation.
 
All around the world, people are trying to get a better understanding of Argentina's new president. Eloy Vera says Javier Milei is the world's most misunderstood politico. 
 
The "He gets us" ads that ran during the Super Bowl generated a fair amount of discussion. Tyler Cochran lays out the reasons why weak gospel messages ultimately lead to empty pews.
 
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2024 Feb 13 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Amazon's embrace of third party sellers is definitely changing the face of retail. David McGarry explains how Amazon positions its independent sellers to prosper.
 
After the great freeze of 2021, Texans are wary of green energy from wind and solar. Andrea Hitt has the details of what actually delivered when Texas needed power this winter. 
 
Chicagoland's war on nicotine products isn't going particularly well. Gabriel Benitez shares the reasons why Chicago is missing the mark when it comes to discouraging nicotine use.
 
The GOP is deeply divided over continuing aid to Ukraine. Sam Raus says J.D. Vance is spreading hillbilly fantasies about Ukraine aid.
 
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