Brief #62 – Education Policy
by Rudolph Lurz
March 28th, 2023 marked the first anniversary of the signing of Florida’s controversial Parental Rights in Education Act. Critics have commonly labeled it as the “Don’t Say Gay” law.
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Tangled Part 1: How Trump uses Machiavelli to Win An Election
Niccolo Machiavelli’s The Prince provides a playbook for rulers to seize, hold, and consolidate power. Donald Trump’s second ascent to the Oval Office demonstrates that Machiavelli’s lessons are just as valid in 2025 as they were in 1515. The Prince is frequently summarized with the adage of “the ends justify the means”.
A Tale of Two Januarys | Why this former Republican is voting for Kamala Harris
I spent most of my adult life in the Republican Party. I enthusiastically supported John McCain in 2000 and 2008. I voted even more enthusiastically for Mitt Romney in 2012. My ideology is grounded in fiscal responsibility, personal liberty, strong national defense, and federalism.
Ukraine is Borrowing a Strategy from Robert E. Lee. Can it Avoid Pickett’s Charge?
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Whose Republic Can Protect Democracy?
As the 2024 election approaches, the battle over the true meaning of American democracy intensifies, with Biden, Trump, and the Heritage Foundation each claiming to protect the Republic envisioned by the Founding Fathers. This high-stakes debate over civics and power could reshape the future of U.S. governance, as the electorate grapples with the competing visions for America’s political soul.
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