by Defending Ideas | Nov 28, 2023
Agency over equity: Ian Rowe on a better vision for upward mobility Written by Defending Ideas https://youtu.be/dMgFWx-e9Lk?si=ouVUbRD6yssfD9Wd Many public policy debates in recent years have focused on the concept of equity, and what impact race and ethnicity have...
by Defending Ideas | Nov 21, 2023
Antisemitism in America: Rabbi Chaim Zippel on the aftermath of the Hamas attack in Israel Written by Defending Ideas https://youtu.be/kHd1kaUPJOg?si=QGEZjCWhJ6oui1B8 Rabbi Chaim Zippel was in Israel with his wife and baby on October 7, 2023 – the day of the Hamas...
by Defending Ideas | Nov 14, 2023
Should government promote marriage? Written by https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f5bXJzz90kY Marriage is often viewed as a personal matter that isn’t usually included in public policy discussions. But a growing body of evidence shows that strong families,...
by Defending Ideas | Nov 7, 2023
Why America needs a new welfare reform movement Written by Defending Ideas Roughly 37.9 million Americans live in poverty according to the United States Census Bureau’s official poverty measure. By any assessment, that’s far too many Americans struggling...
by Defending Ideas | Oct 31, 2023
Supreme Court 2024: How to better understand – and defend – the court’s constitutional role Written by Defending Ideas The U.S. Supreme Court began its new term in October, with several weighty issues already on the docket. Between now and June 2024, the court will...
by Defending Ideas | Oct 24, 2023
Defending Enterprise with Beth Akers: How to approach 2024 campaign rhetoric on the economy Written by This week’s episode of Defending Ideas brings you another installment of our feature segment: Defending Enterprise, with contributor and AEI Senior Fellow Beth...
by Defending Ideas | Oct 17, 2023
The death of discourse? TV news veteran Glen Mills reflects on the press and public debate Written by Americans don’t trust the news media. Polling data shows over and over that many Americans tend to believe the press is politically biased and not...
by Defending Ideas | Oct 10, 2023
Aimee Winder Newton on elevating families as a crucial part of success Written by Defending Ideas We often hear that the best way to prepare the next generation for a successful life is through a quality education. But what about another institution of civil society...
by Defending Ideas | Oct 3, 2023
A firsthand account of overcoming ‘benefits cliffs’ to escape poverty Written by Trying to get out of chronic poverty is challenging. Sometimes, government programs designed to help can actually make upward mobility feel harder to achieve. On this episode, we talk...
by Defending Ideas | Sep 26, 2023
A better way to frame the child care debate Written by Defending Ideas Child care is frequently at the center of family policy debates in Washington, D.C. and in state capitals across the country. As evidenced by the Biden administration’s proposal in April...
