Moving Forward With Young Voices

2023 Mar 21 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Certain people take a perverse pleasure in revising older works of literature to make them more "inclusive" for our day. Elizabeth Grace Matthew explains why sanitizing books is worse than banning them.
 
There's plenty of debate right now about what it means to be "woke" or if there even is such a thing. Samuel Mangold-Lenett says the word "woke" effectively describes the left's insanity. That's why they hate it when we say it.
 
The housing markets have been a veritable roller coaster these past few years. Jeremiah Ludwig explains why housing is less affordable today than in 2020-2021.
 
Could the Supreme Court break the internet? Elijah Gullett notes that free speech is under attack from many angles right now, including the nation's highest court.
 
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2023 Mar 14 Moving Forward with Young Voices

The doomsday clock has been a memorable tool for keeping the public focused on the threat of nuclear war. Ethan Brown says, it's a bad idea to use this metaphor to raise awareness of climate change.
 
The proliferation of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion curricula in institutions of higher learning hasn't always taken place in the light of day. Neetu Arnold shines a light on the 'secret trade' of DEI.
 
CHATGPT is giving many of us our first exposure to AI. Corey Walker advises that we calm down and remember that CHATGPT isn't about to replace thinking humans.
 
The effort to protect kids from over-exposure to social media is taking us to some interesting places. Charles Brandt explains that kids have First Amendment rights and shouldn't be banned from social media.
 
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2023 Mar 7 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Is the U.S. abdicating its role as a world leader when it comes to Ukraine? Anne Lord says the Biden administration is dropping the ball on this one.
 
The idea of a flat tax is on the minds of many Americans. Ganon Evans shares his thoughts on the current push for a flat tax in Kansas and what lawmakers could learn from other states that have enacted one.
 
It's been said that storytellers rule the world. Alexandra Hudson joins us to discuss her new video series called "Storytelling and the Human Condition."
 
There is a growing perception that our nation's college and university campuses have been assimilated into the woke borg. Garion Frankel says, in his opinion, Texas A&M is not one of those schools.
 
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2023 Feb 28 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Great Britain is providing a good example of how the slippery slope regarding government policing of unpopular opinions can quickly become a cliff. Harrison Griffiths spells out why the state has no right to police speech.
 
The war in Ukraine has deeply affected its neighbor Poland as refugees have flowed across the border to escape the carnage. Emily Schroen says South Korea should be taking notes as a potential humanitarian crisis is brewing just across its Northern border.
 
The prospect of scientists bringing back an extinct animal like a woolly mammoth is an exciting prospect to many. Zack Vucurevich has 3 questions scientists should ask before they make such an attempt.
 
New York City's official response to homelessness is a cause for concern to policymakers and advocates alike. Finesse Moreno-Rivera explains how Mayor Adam's homeless policy won't solve anything.   
 
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2023 Feb 21 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Language AI is now able to join online debates and is influencing the actions of governments. Torbin Halbe explains how ChatGPT and automated propaganda are playing a growing role in how we get our online information.
 
The Biden administration has been constantly looking for ways to crack down on gun owners. As Parker McCumber points out, the administration now has a new rule that could create millions of criminals out of gun owners.
 
If we've learned anything over the past 3 years, it's that government health care systems are failing us. Elise Amez-Droz spells out how single payer systems were doomed from the start. 
 
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2023 Feb 14 Moving Forward with Young Voices

With kids entering the world of social media at a younger age than ever, serious concerns are arising. Kate Farmer says it's time for schools to teach social media literacy.
 
When a government agency sets out to do you a favor, it's good to first ask some questions. April Liu points out that the recent non-compete ban proposed by the FTC is just another sign of mission creep.
 
The influence that Washington D.C. exerts of people and places far from the nation's capitol isn't always a positive influence. Sarah Montalbano says let Alaska develop its natural resources.
 
Big tech has been on the radar of Republicans in Congress for some time now. Luke Hogg explains how the TEAM Act could present an opportunity for Republican unity.
 
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2023 Feb 7 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Wisconsin is considering a flat tax proposal and it's generating a fair amount of controversy. Miranda Spindt says if the flat tax is paired with the right policies, it could result in a tax system that benefits everyone.
 
The Federal Trade Commission's plan to ban non-compete agreements may not be as helpful to workers as some think. Jeremiah Ludwig explains how such a policy could keep pizza delivery guys shuttling pies for life.
 
School districts are considering a variety of ways to recruit and keep good teachers. Sofia Hamilton says these districts need a lesson on economics if they wish to avoid unintended consequences.
 
Civilian nuclear energy is a growing possibility in the quest for clean, affordable energy. Benjamin Khoshbin lays out how the U.S. can use nuclear energy exports to deter Russia and China.
 
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2023 Jan 31 Moving Forward with Young Voices

The recently averted rail strikes in America were threatened, in part, because of concerns over rail worker safety. Roy Matthews says the Federal Railroad Administration pursues non-sequiturs over safety.
 
The online safety of children is worth taking seriously. Alex Petropoulos cautions that it's something that should be trusted to parents rather than Mark Zuckerberg.
 
With the financial pinch that nearly everyone is feeling, tax relief could provide a welcome break to consumers and energy sector businesses. Jeff Luse makes the case that pro growth tax policies could bolster domestic energy security and spur innovation.
 
Gene technology is sometimes portrayed as a threat to the environment. Torbin Halbe begs to differ and explains how, like America, Europe should use gene technology to save its trees.
 
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2023 Jan 24 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Anyone who's taken a DNA test has likely wondered how secure their DNA is. Leslie Corbly weighs in on who owns your DNA and why the state should tread carefully.
 
The U.S. government has directed significant military aid to Ukraine and has made similar promises to the government of Taiwan. Zachary Yost says U.S. policymakers must remember that Taiwan is not Ukraine.
 
Transgender ideology is taking aim at long dead historical figures to rewrite history with a more inclusive slant. Elizabeth Grace Matthew says author Louisa May Alcott was not a man, she was a woman ahead of her time. 
 
When information was requested from the Kentucky governor's office regarding covid school closures, the governor denied most of those requests. Jared Crawford explains that the question now is whether the governor violated the Open Records Act.
 
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2023 Jan 17 Moving Forward with Young Voices

When a high profile event occurs, it's a near certainty that politicians will feel an overwhelming urge to legislate. Benjamin Ayanian explains why the urge to legislate lives loudly within politicians. 
 
Institutions best serve society when they stick to their defined tasks. David McGarry describes how Blackrock's failures are a warning for all institutions.
 
The CDC has updated its opioid guidelines but pain patients are somehow left out in the cold. Peter Pischke breaks down the reasons why the new guidelines are mainly for show.
 
Even virtual reality isn't safe from the ambitions of federal regulators. Caden Rosenbaum has the details on FTC Chairwoman Lina Kahn's war on gaming. 
 
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