Moving Forward With Young Voices

2024 Jan 9 Moving Forward with Young Voices

When Gen Z hears the words "The American Dream" they have a different reaction than earlier generations. Juan P. Villasmil says he believes in the American dream but it won't likely be around for his children to inherit.
 
The left has been targeting what it calls "hate speech" for many years now. Jonas Du warns that hate speech hypocrisy is on full display on college campuses following the events of Oct 7.
 
Criminal justice reform is a top of mind subject in this election year. Sarah Anderson explains why the First Step program may be a winning political strategy for 2024.
 
With many sectors of the American economy wheezing along on life support, now is a good time to remember that the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act enacted in 2018 did what it promised. Jon Hartley shares how the Act spurred investment and hiring.
 
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2023 Dec 19 Moving Forward with Young Voices

With more attention being focused on the upcoming 2024 election, it's hard to know who stands for freedom. Brian Hawkins says libertarianism has had its moment but is ill-equipped to save America. 
The space race is picking up speed and government is not the reason why. Ian Ching explains how private enterprise is the key to the modern space race.
Global leaders have met once again to discuss the topic of climate change. Ethan Brown says, stop using China and India as an excuse to do nothing.
China and AI are topics that will be increasingly important to understand in the days ahead. Samuel Mangold-Lenett warns that, thanks to AI, China will always be our biggest threat.
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2023 Dec 12 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Sam Bankman-Fried was a darling of progressives when he founded the crypto exchange FTX. Now, as Noah Gould explains SBF's reign has ended and so should the effective altruism movement.
 
The developer of Fortnite is suing Google Play, complaining of what they call anti-competitive business practices. Peter Clark says, it is more a matter of being scared of competition.
 
Critics of marriage used to be found primarily on the left. Elizabeth Grace Matthew shares her thoughts on the rise of the anti-marriage right.
 
Is racial segregation coming back to America's schools? Neetu Arnold notes that Chicago is using an unusual tactic to reduce gaps among students.
 
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2023 Moving Forward with Young Voices

One of the biggest divides among Republicans has been seen in their approach to foreign policy. Juan Villasmil says, sorry necons, Republican voters are done with your foreign policy options.
 
New Zealand has reversed its decision to ban smoking altogether. Sofia Hamilton warns California to pay attention to why New Zealand has walked their policy back.
 
When it comes to weaponizing federal bureaucracies against the American people, it turns out that Republicans and Democrats can work together. Ben Ayanian shares his thoughts on why this is a dangerous bit of bipartisanship.
 
One of the few positive developments from the covid response was the part of the CARES Act that allowed certain prisoners to finish their sentences under home confinement. Sarah Anderson says the Senate should codify, not reject, this policy.
 
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2023 Nov 28 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Some pundits are saying that our money supply is too loose and could use some tightening. Alexander Salter explains why, actually, money is pretty tight right now.
 
Last month, the U.S. withdrew its support for key digital trade demands during World Trade Organization talks. Nathalie Voit says the Biden administration is standing down to WTO protectionism.
 
Does Utah State University's student code restrict students' right to free speech? Collin Lamborn believes it does and proposes a revision.
 
Argentina's newly elected president is making headlines around the world. Joseph Bouchard says Javier Milei's win is a win for the U.S. as well.
 
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2023 Nov 21 Moving Forward with Young Voices

U.S. labor law is pitting unions against workers. Mike Viola explains how leaving a union has become a grande-sized headache.
 
A lot of progress has been made with regards to women's rights throughout the world. Adimula Bukola reports that Nigerian women face a steep climb for gender equality.
 
A number of GOP presidential hopefuls are supporting an end to birthright citizenship for children born to undocumented immigrants. Laura Pabello says the American economy needs birthright citizenship.
 
Arizona is considering repealing its right-to-work law. Peter Clark explains how this could lead to individuals being forced to join unions and pay dues.
 
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2023 Nov 14 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Too often, we are given an either/or choice when it comes to using natural resources or caring for the environment. Sarah Montalban makes the case that federal regulations are making it impossible for Alaska to develop its natural resources.
 
Why does anti-semitism appear to be on the rise worldwide? Aaron Pomerantz says the roots can be found in toxic empathy.
 
The federal crop insurance program was curiously unaffected by the expiration of the latest version of the Farm Bill. Nicholas Thielman notes that reforming federal crop insurance will require paying off the losers.
 
Reform has been introduced that will affect how the U.S. government conducts surveillance of its citizens. James Czerniawski says this is a good beginning for a necessary reform of the government's surveillance powers.
 
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2023 Nov 7 Moving Forward with Young Voices

The current division over the conflict in Gaza has spilled over into American politics. Grace Bydalek explains how BLM support for Hamas reveals some intriguing commonalities.
 
Do America's education woes stem from a lack of money? Garion Frankel pulls back the curtain on the ugly truths of school finance and the trade offs that must be considered.
 
Fears about weaponized AI may be unfounded, in part. Dylan Dean describes how AI is a gun, not a nuke.
 
Free speech is under increasing attack in Great Britain. Harrison Griffiths shares how the British free speech slippery slope has become a cliff.
 
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2023 Oct 31 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Addressing drug abuse requires more than just prohibition. Rachel Johnson explains why the U.S. should follow Glasgow's lead and remove barriers to overdose prevention centers.
 
AOC has been vocal lately about removing economic sanctions against Venezuela. Eric Suarez grew up in Venezuela and tells us what AOC needs to understand.
 
How would you react to your municipal officials using taxpayer money to hire lobbyists for your city? Caroline Welton explains the reality of this practice in Austin, Texas.
 
With a global AI summit taking place in London, it would be a good idea for these global leaders to make room at the table for China. Alex Petropoulos lays out why China's participation matters. 
 
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2023 Oct 24 Moving Forward with Young Voices

The effects of federal involvement with farming are being felt in the wake of the recent near shut down. Ganon Evans says the best way to make the current Farm Bill effective is to remove anything wasteful.
 
Lasting answers to homelessness require a bit more than simply throwing some money at it. Noah Gould explains why cash transfers are no solution to the homeless.
 
Should overpopulation be a major concern in regards to climate change? Benjamin Khoshbin says increasing the birth rate is critical to combating climate change.
 
With another general election just a year away, there's growing attention being focused on the electoral college. Parker McCumber says it's an essential part of safeguarding the Republic and the Constitution.
 
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