Constructing Conservatism
Oren Cass writes for First Things magazine about how to construct a compelling conservative morality in our secular age.
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The Problem With Empty U.S. Campaign Promises
Both Harris and Trump seem determined not to be pinned down on policy
Can “Kamalamania” Continue to Election Day?
The experience of New Zealand’s former PM Jacinda Ardern holds clues
Democrats’ Disdain for Democracy
When “defenders of democracy” condescend to voters
Vance Ensures the Trump Era Will Not Be a Dead End
The epoch of the pro-worker GOP is secured.
Unpacking the Vance VP Pick with Henry Olsen
EPPC’s Henry Olsen joins to discuss the selection of JD Vance as Trump’s VP and what it means for the future of populist conservatism.
The Economic Theory Behind J.D. Vance’s Populism
New York Times host Ezra Klein interviews chief economist Oren Cass to discuss the ideological battle within the GOP.
What Time Is It? Time to Govern.
A durable conservative majority is finally coming within reach.
Donald Trump Reveals J.D. Vance is Vice President Nominee at RNC
Semafor quotes chief economist Oren Cass about the JD Vance VP decision and what it means for the future of conservative economics.
J.D. Vance Pick Unnerves GOP’s Business Elite, Thrills Populists
Washington Post quotes chief economist Oren Cass about the JD Vance VP decision and what it means for the future of conservative economics.
J.D. Vance: The Populist Choice
Trump’s selection of Vance as his nominee for Vice President reflects a GOP attenuated to working-class Americans.
The Borders of Democracy
American immigration policy can’t keep ignoring America’s citizens.
Tax Cuts Aren’t a Magic Bullet for Red States
The traditional Republican playbook for state success is too simplistic.
The Realignment of the Working Class with Batya Ungar-Sargon
Newsweek’s Batya Ungar-Sargon joins Oren for a wide-ranging conversation about the politics of working-class Americans.
Table Stakes
The key policy commitments that citizens should expect from any leader serious about tackling each challenge
Confronting the Federal Deficit with Reps. Khanna and Arrington
Both taxes and spending are on the table as one progressive and one conservative join Oren Cass for discussions of how exactly to fix the budget.
The Tea Party is Dead (Again). What Will its Legacy Be?
Coalition director Duncan Braid joins a panel discussion on KQED (NPR, San Francisco) to discuss the legacy of the Tea Party movement.
Talkin’ (Policy) Shop: Return of the Fiscal Conservatives
An in-depth discussion of what fiscal conservatism means—beyond the orthodoxy of tax cuts as cure-all.
Finding the Responsible Party
The conservative journey back from anti-tax zealotry to limited government
The Credit Card Industry’s False Lifeline
The credit card industry is gouging small business with swipe fees, claiming it’s doing so to help working-class Americans.
