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Restoring State Sovereignty Over Federal Lands

This policy tip sheet argues that the federal government’s vast ownership and control of land—especially in Western states—undermines state sovereignty, stifles economic opportunities, and contradicts the constitutional balance envisioned by America’s Founders. The document highlights stark disparities in land ownership, noting that states like Alaska and many in the West manage only a fraction of […]

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The Case for Expanding Nuclear Energy

Environment and Climate Tip Sheets, Our Work, Policy Tip Sheets / Logan Blakeslee

This policy tip sheet explains the history, mechanics, and growing potential of nuclear energy in the United States, emphasizing the nation’s early leadership in atomic science and the technological advances that have made nuclear power safer and more efficient. It highlights how modern reactors—including small modular reactors—offer reliable, large-scale electricity generation with minimal land use

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In Vitro Fertilization in the United States: The Urgent Need for Regulation

Other Tip Sheets, Our Work, Policy Tip Sheets / Tina Morris

This policy tip sheet examines the rapid growth of in vitro fertilization in the United States and outlines the ethical, medical, and regulatory concerns emerging alongside its expansion. IVF has evolved far beyond its original purpose of helping infertile couples conceive, now encompassing embryo freezing, genetic testing, gene-editing tools, and widespread use by single parents

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Resisting the UN’s ‘Our Common Agenda’ and the Expansion of WHO Authority

Other Tip Sheets, Our Work, Policy Tip Sheets / Caroline Weaver

This policy tip sheet examines how the United Nations’ “Our Common Agenda” initiative seeks to expand global governance, particularly by strengthening the authority of the World Health Organization. It explains that the agenda frames a wide range of issues—such as climate regulation, digital governance, global finance, migration, and public health—as challenges requiring centralized international solutions.

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Teaching Kids the Truth About Socialism

Our Work, Policy Tip Sheets, Socialism / Carson Reinarz

This policy tip sheet examines how socialism is being presented in America’s K–12 education system and argues that many classrooms misrepresent or overlook the ideology’s historical record. It explains that, for decades, socialist and Marxist ideas have migrated from universities into teacher-training programs, textbooks, and advocacy networks. As a result, lessons that once emphasized liberty,

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AI Transcription and Facial Recognition: Why States Need Clear Guardrails

AI Tip Sheets, Our Work, Policy Tip Sheets / Levi Mikula

This policy tip sheet examines the rapid growth of artificial intelligence tools used for transcription, surveillance, and facial recognition, highlighting the significant constitutional and privacy concerns these technologies raise. It explains that AI’s ability to record, analyze, and interpret human communication—often without consent or oversight—poses a serious threat to Americans’ Fourth Amendment protections. The document

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Shocking Government Report Reveals National Debt Crisis Grew Much Worse Under Biden

Budget and Taxes, Opinion, Our Work / Justin Haskins

Data included in a new report by the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office (CBO) shows that America’s debt crisis grew substantially worse under President Biden. Without significant changes, the United States will face unprecedented budget challenges over the next decade, difficulties that could cause a large economic crisis. In a recently published report titled “The Budget

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New Bill Would Crush Banks that Discriminate Against Conservatives and Christians

Opinion, Our Work, Politics / Justin Haskins

Over the past decade, financial institutions have been wielding their power to silence conservatives, Christians, and anyone else who dares to challenge the prevailing leftist orthodoxy. Banks and credit unions, backed by billions in assets and special government privileges, have freely discriminated against right-leaning individuals and organizations, cutting them off from critical financial services with

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New European Union ESG Law Will Eliminate Economic Freedom, Individual Liberty, and U.S. Sovereignty

Our Work, Policy Tip Sheets / Justin Haskins and Jack McPherrin

(To read the full Policy Tip Sheet in PDF form, click here.) In May 2024, after years of intense legislative negotiations, the European Union approved a sweeping new law called the Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD).[1] The CSDDD was deliberately designed to transform business practices and, by extension, social and economic activities across the

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Revising Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code to Protect Americans’ Property Rights

Our Work, Policy Tip Sheets / Jack McPherrin and Justin Haskins

(Click here to read the full Policy Tip Sheet in PDF form.) Important provisions in Article 8 of the Uniform Commercial Code (UCC) contain highly problematic elements that undermine Americans’ individual rights and threaten the stability of the U.S. economy. This Tip Sheet will provide a brief description of those troubling areas of the UCC

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