Peter's Blog

The US government is frequently criticized for not reaching the EU’s levels of unhindered handouts and socialization of industries. Proponents of government control for the common good hold two contradictory principles at the same time without even recognizing the tension. They first believe that the highest role of any government is to promote the welfare […]

An article meant to disparage Trump‘s first term from a few years ago put forward an idea of the founding father’s vision that was so historically incomplete that it became clear a counterarticle was needed. They write that “Both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson viewed the United States as a place for refugees.” This statement […]

Trump‘s border policy was one of the most controversial issues that made him the center of national attention during the news cycle leading up to the 2016 election. His radical and unashamed defense of the American border was shocking to many Republicans and Democrats alike. He seemed to have stepped away from the American ideal […]

Immigration policy is one of the biggest issues facing America right now. It’s also one of the most contentious. Should the US build a wall along the Mexican border? Are there other immigration policy reforms the US should consider? And why does it even matter? Mike Maharrey explores the immigration issue with journalist Ryan Girdusky […]