Conservatives often imagine that winning statewide elections means gaining control over the machinery of government. But this is wrong—and dangerously so. For far too long, red states have confused the two. The assumption that political victory automatically confers political authority is one of the chief falsehoods circulating on the Right. It is the reason Republican... Read more about: Why Red States Can’t Govern The post Why Red States Can’t Govern appeared first on The American Mind.| The American Mind
On August 11, President Trump officially declared an emergency in the District of Columbia. Violent crime had reached such levels that he was compelled to utilize authorities granted to him under Section 740 of the Home Rule Act, which requires the D.C. Metropolitan Police to be put at the president’s disposal for up to 30... Read more about: The Fight the Radical Left Wants The post The Fight the Radical Left Wants appeared first on The American Mind.| The American Mind
I was leaving immigration court the other day, feeling fairly good about the fact that two of my clients had […]| Broad + Liberty
This week, special guest Peachy Keenan rounds out the cast with a report from LA, where riots are breaking out (again). Governor Gavin Newsom failed to gain control on the ground, so Trump inserted himself and the National Guard to enforce law and order. Meanwhile, it’s not news that Trump and Elon’s bromance has concluded in a spectacular social media exchange, but Elon’s public tailspin in the aftermath merits a closer look. Plus: advice to law-abiding illegal immigrants (and to Elon)...| The American Mind
When it comes to trade policy, freedom of expression is the most precious commodity we can export.| The American Mind
Either America will be guided by constitutionalism or by the historicist understandings of the revolutionary Left.| The American Mind
Victimhood hierarchies operate just like any other human hierarchy. People at the top are given more airtime, their ideas are taken more seriously, they are more likely to get resources, they are more able to hurt you. Continue reading →| AwayPoint
The conspicuous contempt exuded by some of the progressive left isn’t winning hearts or minds. Progressives say we want to win elections and shape the future of our country. We say we want to create greater equity and broad prosperity, … Continue reading →| AwayPoint