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October 28, 2019

The uncertain future for free markets in America

A week ago I participated in a panel for the Philadelphia Society on “Conservatism and the Coming Economy.” During the Q&A, I was asked about the future of economic freedom specifically regarding our two major political parties. Continue Reading...

March 23, 2016

Work Is Not About You: How Theology Can Save Us from Trade Protectionism

It’s become rather predictable to hear progressives promote protectionist rhetoric on trade and globalization. What’s surprising is when it spills from the lips of the leading Republican candidate. Donald Trump has made opposition to free trade a hallmark of his campaign, a hole that his competitors have been slow to exploit. Continue Reading...

November 05, 2012

Jesse Jackson Didn’t Have to Choose Between the Poor and the Unborn

In 1977 a pro-life Jesse Jackson compared the pro-choice position to the case for slavery in the antebellum South: There are those who argue that the right to privacy is of higher order than the right to life. Continue Reading...

October 16, 2009

Review: Billy Graham and the Rise of the Republican South

Explaining the realignment of American Southern politics is often a favorite area of study among historians and scholars. A region that was once dominated by yellow dog Democrats, has for the most part continued to expand as a loyal region for the Grand Old Party. Continue Reading...

October 08, 2008

The Credit Crisis: Who Brewed the Stupid Juice?

What is the root cause of the sub-prime crisis shaking the global economy? We need to know so we don’t allow it to screw up our economy even worse. Many point to dishonesty and poor judgment on Wall Street. Continue Reading...

December 11, 2007

The Spirit of 76: Reagan Style

As we enter the presidential primary season, a look back at the 1976 Republican Primary is appropriate, considering it was a pivotal moment in American conservatism. It is a presidential race that conservative writer Craig Shirley calls a “successful defeat.” Continue Reading...

December 07, 2007

Young, Conservative, and Evangelical

Awhile back in a PowerBlog exclusive I asserted, “Many, if not most, young evangelicals are just as conservative on life issues as their forebears.” Here are some references to back that up: First, 70% Evangelicals 18-29 who favor “making it more difficult for a woman to get an abortion.” Continue Reading...