Liberty
Returning the president to his proper role
Joshua Lawson writes for the Federalist that now is a good time to rethink the way we treat the president of the United States. For more than a century, presidents…
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Liberty
Working hard toward a better 2021
Joshua Lawson reminds us in a Federalist column that the changing calendar didn’t flip a magical switch. A better 2021 requires effort. [W]hile there’s no iron-clad guarantee that 2021 will…
Liberty
The Pilgrims’ enduring legacy promoted
Joshua Lawson writes for the Federalist about the Pilgrims’ ongoing significance in today’s America. During the last month, contributors to The Federalist’s 1620 Project have demonstrated the resounding influence and…
Budget, Taxation & Economy
Viral video teaches taxation truth
Joshua Lawson of the Federalist highlights an important lesson from a recent viral video. “Jojo, how’s it feel openin’ up this first check, man?” Dad asks from the passenger’s seat…
Liberty
Don’t ‘cancel’ the national anthem
Joshua Lawson of the Federalist describes why “The Star-Spangled Banner” deserves celebration, not condemnation. Since the moment it became the official national anthem of the United States in 1931, “The…
Liberty
New citizen counters the anti-American narrative
Joshua Lawson of the Federalist discusses his new American citizenship. It was the fulfillment of a decades-long dream and is, so far, my happiest memory apart from my wedding day.…
Liberty
Christians and Black Lives Matter
Joshua Lawson of the Federalist ponders churches’ responses to recent protests that have sparked riots and looting across the country. As churches across America restart in-person services, Christians and their…
Law & Public Safety
Defunding police would create real danger
Joshua Lawson explains in a Federalist column how real efforts to defund police would threaten “American lives, liberty, and property.” Intimidated by an increasingly loud minority of the U.S. population,…
Liberty
Columnist urges Americans not to kneel
Joshua Lawson of the Federalist calls on his readers to avoid taking part in the political left’s latest game. Those who live in the far north in author George R.R.…
Law & Public Safety
Floyd riots are no Boston Tea Party
Joshua Lawson writes at the Federalist about a particular poor historical analogy used to justify the recent riots. One of the most galling and misleading arguments tossed around following the…
Education
Good back-to-school book options
Joshua Lawson writes for the Federalist about reading options that can help returning students counteract political bias on high school and college campuses. Although it often begins as early as…
Elections & Public Integrity
CJ reports: Strach out, Brinson Bell in at elections board in what GOP calls partisan move
Dan Way reports for Carolina Journal: The State Board of Elections ousted Executive Director Kim Strach Monday, May 13, on a party line vote, naming Karen Brinson Bell of Charleston,…