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Category: Politics & Society

A New Era

Posted on November 10, 2016November 11, 2016 by Benjamin

We believe that mobilizing a movement of millennials who engage at the center – not just the left or the right – is the only political strategy that has a chance to represent us in this new era. An alternative future for engagement exists: this is the space for it to move forward.

For the Republic

Posted on November 10, 2016March 22, 2018 by Benjamin

Let our grief for our stolen future rededicate us to progress. Presidents are not dictators, and the people are the source of all true power. Our fight is just beginning. Let’s go.

The 1% Presidential Election

Posted on November 8, 2016March 31, 2017 by Benjamin

Clinton’s policies deal with the short term and long term consequences of rising income inequality. Trump’s policy complicates the reasoning of his non-college educated supporters.

Libertarian, Not Conservative

Posted on November 5, 2016March 31, 2017 by Benjamin

The fact that countless “never Trump” Republicans plan to vote for Johnson reflects a misguided belief that Libertarian ideas are inherently Conservative.

El Salvador and the Politics of Abortion

Posted on October 30, 2016March 31, 2018 by Benjamin

Lorena Peña’s proposed reform comes at an inopportune time, and will face strong public opposition from pro-life organizations and the Church.

Requiem for a Conservative

Posted on October 29, 2016March 31, 2017 by Benjamin

Trump’s approach is more than a strategic failure, it’s an abdication of his role as the leader of conservatism in America.

For Trump Voters, Sympathy is a Two-Way Street

Posted on October 27, 2016March 31, 2018 by Benjamin

For the country to truly move forward and heal its divisions, the very first step must be for Trump supporters to fully and unequivocally accept the American-ness of the groups that Trump has targeted.

A Conversation with Michael Sam

Posted on October 24, 2016March 3, 2018 by Benjamin

We spoke with Michael Sam about masculinity in the NFL, his experience of being drafted, and recommendations Sam has for coaches of young athletes.

Talking to People you Hate: Responsibly Managing our Political Divide

Posted on October 24, 2016March 22, 2018 by Benjamin

Next time you meet someone who isn’t voting the way you are, don’t argue at them. Don’t try to convince them of anything. Listen, ask genuine questions, and try to get them to convince you.

A Rigged Election? All Trump-ed Up

Posted on October 23, 2016March 31, 2017 by Benjamin

Any candidate that pursues Trump’s tactics is knowingly or unknowingly undermining the legitimacy of the electoral system.

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