Civil Discourse
November 20, 2024 • Commentary
Institutions worth preserving have to be defended
The Founders didn’t invent the filibuster, but they did want to make it difficult to change federal law.
November 14, 2024 • Commentary
Freedom is not free
Six days after the conclusion of a bitter presidential election, Americans paused to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation on Veterans Day.
November 13, 2024 • Commentary
How Trump won Georgia after his defeat in 2020
For the second time in as many statewide elections, Georgia voters contributed to a comeback.
November 7, 2024 • Commentary
Republicans maintain legislative majorities. What else happened on Election Day?
While none of the statewide constitutional officers were on the ballot this year, every member of the legislature faced the voters.
November 7, 2024 • Commentary
The electoral college still works
Every four years, we Americans reacquaint ourselves with our unique institution, the Electoral College.
November 6, 2024 • Blog
The election is over. Let’s focus on policy.
Now, in Washington and in Georgia, we need to turn our attention to policy, something that wasn’t always present in the campaign.
October 16, 2024 • Commentary
Lowering the stakes of presidential elections
For decades Americans have heightened the stakes of presidential elections by giving Washington more power.
October 2, 2024 • Commentary
The brave souls that step into chaotic situations to restore order
Hurricane Helene left a wide scar centered on a line running from Valdosta to Augusta.
October 1, 2024 • Blog
Help support Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Georgia
Georgians are among the most charitable people in the country and have a history of supporting one another in times of trouble.
September 11, 2024 • Commentary
How well do colleges in Georgia protect free speech?
Free speech and college are supposed to go together. But we know that isn’t usually the case.
September 5, 2024 • Commentary
Federalism is the answer
Letting states try out new policies allows them to find the best solutions.
September 4, 2024 • Blog
Reporting for jury duty
After the initial sense of dread at having to rearrange my calendar wore off, it was a refreshing experience.
August 22, 2024 • Blog
Foundation wins Bob Williams Award for second year in a row
The Georgia Public Policy Foundation received the State Policy Network’s Bob Williams Award for Outstanding Policy Achievement.
August 7, 2024 • Commentary
We need to disagree better
The conversations you never anticipated can be some of the most challenging. They also can be the most rewarding.
July 31, 2024 • Commentary
Unplugging should be more than a luxury
At the time former President Donald Trump was shot, I was in the base camp at Philmont Scout Ranch.
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