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Rasmussen and Our Republic Poll: Young Voters, Democrats Have Surprisingly Positive View of Sharia Law

Poll: Young Voters, Democrats Have Surprisingly Positive View of Sharia Law

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OREGON, USA (October 2, 2026) – A new national poll conducted by Our Republic and Rasmussen Reports finds a substantial generational divide over sharia, with younger Americans expressing significantly more favorable attitudes toward Islamic law than older voters. Sharia is a system of Islamic religious principles and law, derived primarily from the Quran and the

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Our Republic/Rasmussen Poll Iran War

Poll: Shocking Number of Voters Would Support Dismantling Israel in Exchange for End to Iran War, Lower Energy Prices

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PORTLAND, OR (September 30, 2026) – A new national poll conducted by Our Republic and Rasmussen Reports finds that a large percentage of likely voters would support a radical proposal to dismantle Israel, and a majority of voters blame the U.S. government or Israel for the war with Iran. Nearly one in five likely voters

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Poll: 1 in 5 Democrats Would Vote Republican if the GOP Can Offer the Best Plan to Bring Down Living Costs. Our Republic/Rasmussen Reports Poll

Poll: 1 in 5 Democrats Would Vote Republican if the GOP Can Offer the Best Plan to Bring Down Living Costs

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PORTLAND, OR (September 29, 2026) – A new national poll conducted by Our Republic and Rasmussen Reports finds that significant numbers of voters could be persuaded to cross party lines if the opposing party offers a better plan for lowering the cost of living. Among voters who currently support Democratic congressional candidates, 19% said they

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Justin Haskins Fox News Obama's Playbook

Our Republic on Fox News: The GOP Can Learn from Obama’s Playbook

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Our Republic President Justin Haskins has published a new opinion column with Fox News examining the challenges facing Republicans ahead of the November midterm elections. Haskins argues that Republicans could learn from Barack Obama’s successful 2012 reelection strategy. Obama acknowledged that serious economic problems remained, attributed those problems to policies he inherited, highlighted areas of

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Justin Haskins USA TODAY

Our Republic in USA TODAY: Portland and the Trail Blazers

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Our Republic President Justin Haskins has been published in USA TODAY with a new opinion column examining the battle over the future of the Portland Trail Blazers and the city’s deteriorating business climate. Haskins argues that Portland’s extraordinarily high taxes, burdensome regulations, public disorder, and divisive left-wing politics have made the city increasingly hostile to

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Restoring State Sovereignty Over Federal Lands by Abby Black

Restoring State Sovereignty Over Federal Lands

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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 by Logan Blakeslee

The Case for Expanding Nuclear Energy

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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 by Tina Morris.

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

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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 by Caroline Weaver

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

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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 by Carson Reinarz

Teaching Kids the Truth About Socialism

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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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