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2024 Nov 19 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Voters in Britain may have voted the Conservative Party out of power but many Conservative policies are being advanced by the Labour Party. Oscar Gill-Lewis says conservatives need to stand up to the nanny state in opposition.
 
The battle between X (formerly Twitter) and the Brazilian judiciary shows no signs of slowing. Izabela Patriota brings us up to speed on the latest in X vs. Moraes.
 
Assisted dying can be a highly polarizing topic. Charles Amos explains why prohibiting assisted dying is torturing people.
 
As analysis of the 2024 U.S. election continues, certain trends are becoming apparent. Daniel Corcoran discusses how male voters became the focus of this past election.
 
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2024 Nov 12 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Keeping third party candidates off the ballot through questionable litigation isn't just preventing voters from having a choice. As Ryan Silverstein explains, this type of lawfare also undermines public trust in our elections.
If we want to get more reliable information from AI, we must allow it to consider non-mainstream information. Stacia Wilson says a maximally-seeking AI must include wrong information.
Getting voters to take election day seriously is going to more than phoning in our votes. Ethan Watson says, make election day a federal holiday and require in-person voting.
Classroom echo chambers and social media are polarizing our youth into a mindset of victimhood. Daniel Idfresne spells out how they are ruining young people and setting them up for harassment.
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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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