Moving Forward With Young Voices

2023 Sept 19 Moving Forward with Young Voices

When French president Emmanuel Macron visited China, he came away expressing a desire to avoid confrontation moving forward. As Juan Pablo Villasmil explains, Macron isn't wrong in his thinking.
 
It's no secret that public education rarely caters to consumer demand. Donald Kimball makes the case why school choice could rouse public schools from their complacency.
 
Could more private sector funding help to make Britain Europe's science capital? Akhila K Jayaram shares the reasons why this could work.
 
Far-reaching decisions from the U.S. Supreme Court over the past year or so have some expressing deep skepticism regarding the court. Hunter Thomas says SCOTUS can still be taken seriously.  
 
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2023 Sept 12 Moving Forward with Young Voices

When it comes to clean energy, nuclear power is a highly promising option. Sarah Montalbano shares how new microreactor regulations are putting Alaskan communities at the forefront of energy innovation.
 
Now that Congress is back from its summer recess, it has a prime opportunity to correct criminal sentencing disparities that have long needed attention. Sarah Anderson says Congress can finally support equal justice under the law.
 
Cottage food laws are meant to protect the public but they can also deprive customers of choice. Peter Clark explains why Arizona governor Katie Hobbs should sign a bill to save cottage foods.
 
A lot of eyes are on Argentina right now as it appears a noticeable shift is coming in its political leadership. Marco Falcone lays out the possibilities for Argentina's liberalization.
 
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2023 Sept 5 Moving Forward with Young Voice

During hard times, societies sometimes yearn for an iron-fisted authority figure to set things straight. Joseph Bouchard says that while El Salvador's dictator is a darling to the American right, he shouldn't be.
 
America's gas and oil industry is struggling and so is our economy. Erik Suarez explains why the Biden administration's bad bet on Venezuelan oil won't solve our problems.
 
With a new farm bill up for renewal before Congress, the lobbyists are also lining up for a place at the trough. Nicholas Thielman notes that the 2023 Farm Bill has little to do with saving the family farm.
 
States that have established overdose prevention centers are getting pushback from federal officials trying to shut them down. Rachel Johnson makes a plea to remove federal barriers to lifesaving tools.
 
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2023 Aug 29 Moving Forward with Young Voices

The digital FedNow currency has been unveiled and will likely be marketed to the American public at an increasing rate. Connor Vasile spells out why the main thing wrong with FedNow is pretty much everything about it.
 
Opponents of school choice often conflate education savings accounts (ESAs) with vouchers. Arman Sidhu offers a defense of ESAs and what we can learn from Arizona's example.
 
When airlines claim to be "carbon neutral," who is going to verify that they're telling the truth? Alyssa Norris explains the problem of green-washing the skies and why aviation needs climate accountability.
 
The Dissident Project is giving a voice to individuals who have lived under some of the most tyrannical regimes in the world. Seohyun Lee joins us to share her experiences of growing up in and then defecting from N. Korea. 
 
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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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