Moving Forward With Young Voices

2023 Aug 22 Moving Forward with Young Voices

For a make-believe character based on a doll, Barbie sure has generated a lot of discussion on the political right. Aaron Pomerantz wonders, why are conservative men so mad about Barbie?
 
One of the chief objections to school choice is the question over whether it's fair to use taxpayer money. Amellia Wedward says there's a better way to fund school choice.
 
California governor Gavin Newsom seems serious about going after price-gougers at the gas pump. Andrew Reder asks the question many are thinking: Why is Gavin Newsom price gouging Californians?
 
Copyright laws are among the many things which will have to adjust to the advent of AI. Dylan Dean warns that our current copyright laws will suffocate AI.
 
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2023 Aug 15 Moving Forward with Young Voices

The Information Age has brought many positive changes to Africa but there is ample room for improvement. Benita Ezumezu explains how technology can help address gender inequality.
 
Higher gas prices are hitting everyone with a strong dose of reality right now. Donald Kimball says for Washington state residents, it's becoming clear that Governor Inslee was less than honest about the true cost of his carbon cap and trade program.
 
Government policy that lacks a clear message is like a high performance car without wheels. According to Ryan Bercaw, the US government's China policy is missing something essential.
 
Trouble may be brewing at your neighborhood Starbucks store. Amanda Griffiths has the details on how Biden's National Labor Relations Board is stonewalling workers seeking solutions to securing their rights.
 
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2023 Aug 8 Moving Forward with Young Voices

The battle over inappropriate reading material in school libraries has sparked some interesting legislation and not a small amount of pushback. Jill Jacobson explains how the Texas READER Act's noble goal faces constitutional challenges.
 
The Supreme Court may have done away with Affirmative Action in its recent decision, but many universities still use discriminatory admissions policies. Nathalie Voit says it's time to end legacy admissions.
 
Arizona has joined 25 other states in legalizing over-the-counter contraceptives. Peter Clark says, it's about time!
 
The lessons of prohibition are lost on regulators when there's something they wish to ban. Jonathan Plante says the FDA's proposed menthol cigarette ban will increase cartel profits and crime.
 
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2023 Aug 1 Moving Forward with Young Voices

It's been 20 years since the Maputo Protocol on the rights of women in Africa was adopted by the African Union. Oluwabukola Adimula explains how the promise of this agreement remains unfulfilled.
 
The quest for the Republican presidential nomination for 2024 is becoming a psychological game between the candidates. Aaron Pomerantz reveals why, in an honor fight, Ron Desantis is losing.
 
Residents of certain high-crime areas are finding it increasingly difficult to protect themselves. Sofia Hamilton wonders, why won't retailers mail pepper spray to crime-ridden DC?
 
After suffering under left-wing administrations, Argentina is headed towards elections that could offer a change in course. Marcos Falcone notes that the left is losing strength as Argentina's presidential race kicks off.
 
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2023 July 25 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Environmental, social and governance investing has been making some big waves over the past couple of years. Mike Viola says it appears that ESGs moment is over but beware of what comes next.
 
School choice is gaining ground in some unlikely places. Miranda Spindt notes that in Wisconsin, a divided government didn't stop school choice.
 
The low earth orbit satellite race has sparked some intense competition. Cassandra Shand says it's a race that needs more than just a first place winner.
 
Following the failure of Silicon Valley Bank, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation is proposing unlimited deposit guarantees. Nicholas Thielman explains why more deposit insurance would promote greater financial instability.
 
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2023 July 18 Moving Forward with Young Voices

In a region that's no stranger to instability, a former Ecuadorian lawmaker named Luisa Gonzalez is making some big waves. Joseph Bouchard warns that Gonzalez being elected could be disastrous for US relations with Ecuador.
 
What does opposition to tall buildings have to do with discouraging economic prosperity? Akhila Jayaram connects the dots and explains why more tall buildings should be built in London.
 
If we tend to take lightly those things which come too easily, there may be a case for ending birthright citizenship for the children of illegal immigrants. Victoria Churchill reminds us that citizenship is a privilege.
 
Senator Josh Hawley's book on manhood makes some good points but may also be missing the point. Elizabeth Matthew says manly victimology may not be the right message.
 
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2023 July 11 Moving Forward with Young Voices

How to handle AI is a question that many governments are struggling with at the moment. Alex Petropolous suggests that the U.K. focus on cooperation rather than regulation.
 
Religion is increasingly unwelcome in the public square. Tyler Curtis reminds us that public Christianity was a decisive factor in making American's free.
 
Gun control advocates are particularly fearful of 3D printed "ghost guns" that can be produced without official permission. Parker McCumber says instead of banning guns, lawmakers should ensure that people can protect themselves from criminals.
 
The Environmental Protection Agency has released tough new carbon emission standards and West Virginia is threatening to meet them in court. Ethan Brown explains why the EPA is likely to win that court battle.
 
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2023 June 20 The Bryan Hyde Show

Some of the recent changes in IRS policy are raising a few eyebrows. Gabriella Hoffman explains why the IRS is overstepping bounds with its new 1099K reporting rule.
 
A punishment-free society may sound good on paper but in practice, it's yielding very bad results. Joshua Crawford spells out the problem with progressive prosecutors and the inconvenient Democratic will. 
 
Retail closures are picking up steam and one of the more noticeable gaps is the shortage of local pharmacies and pharmacists. McKenzie Richards says this can spell hard times for the disadvantaged.
 
Efforts to help the homeless are often cloaked in good intentions but fail to accomplish their stated goal. Kenneth Schrupp lays out why homeless aid should be focused on transformation first, then on affordability.
 
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2023 June 13 Moving Forward with Young Voices

The mindset of Not-In-My-Backyard or NIMBY is not unique to any one nation. Noah Khogali explains why the U.K. needs to wean politicians and others off this mindset to solve its housing crisis.
 
Foreign students who wish to find employment in the U.S. have a lot of hurdles to overcome. April Liu describes how these students are locked out of the workforce by bureaucracy and red tape.
 
Charitable giving can go a long way towards solving real problems. However, as Jack Salmon points out, when federal regulatory oversight rises, charities suffer. 
 
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2023 June 6 Moving Forward with Young Voices

Microsoft's acquisition of Activision Blizzard could greatly benefit fans of "Call of Duty" and "World of Warcraft." Rachel Chiu says regulators in the UK who wish to block this deal are leaving gamers out in the cold.
 
The Biden White House has always been adversarial toward cryptocurrency. As Eric Peterson explains, the administration's proposed tax on Bitcoin mining just underscores that hostility. 
 
Congressional leaders are trying to figure out the best ways to regulate AI. Benjamin Ayanian says having OpenAI's founder counsel them on how to do it may be a mistake.
 
Media literacy education has been implemented in a growing number of states. Neetu Arnold shares some insights on the pros and cons of this effort.
 
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