How Biden Transformed the Republican Debate Over Poverty Share This
BLOOMBERG—In a discussion of the debate over child benefits, Karl W. Smith discusses American Compass’s Fisc proposal as an idea that “deserves to be taken seriously.”
The Once and Future Right Share This
THE DISPATCH—Executive director Oren Cass joins The Dispatch Podcast to discuss the mission of American Compass, the future of conservatism, and family policy.
Oren Cass on Balancing Conservative Principles with Working-Class Priorities Share This
THE FEDERALIST—Executive director Oren Cass joins The Federalist Radio Hour to discuss how conservatives can reconcile their principles with the priorities of the working class.
Oren Cass: New Data Reveals Families Desperate for Cash Assistance to Help Rear Children Share This
RISING—Executive director Oren Cass joins Saagar Enjeti and Krystal Ball to discuss the 2021 Home Building survey on what kind of support American families want from the government.
The Persistent Thief with Oren Cass Share This
EVENT—American Compass executive director Oren Cass joins Consumers’ Research to discuss how underestimating inflation is depriving consumers of the American Dream.
7 Proposals To Make America More Family-Friendly Share This
Writers and analysts from across the right-of-center apply a family-focused lens to contemporary policy challenges.
Reactions to a New Social Compact Share This
Commentators and policy analysts react to our proposal for a Family Income Supplemental Credit.
Building Family Policy Around Parent Preferences Share This
THE JOHN STEIGERWALD SHOW—American Compass research director Wells King discusses the results of the 2021 Home Building Survey that show how parents prefer to balance work and childcare.
Home Building Survey Part II: Supporting Families Share This
American families have clear preferences for balancing work and childcare and for receiving government support.
Home Building Survey Part I: State of the American Family Share This
Most American families say they’re falling short of the American Dream and need support.
What Happened: The Trump Presidency in Review Share This
Ross Douthat of the New York Times, Rachel Bovard of the Conservative Partnership Institute, and Oren Cass of American Compass speak with Arthur Bloom of The American Conservative about what they see as the key lessons of the Trump administration.
Government Of, By, and For the Elite Share This
The authors of “Dignity” and “Hillbilly Elegy” reflect on Ruy Teixeira and Henry Olsen’s essays, describe the dynamics that lead to a politics disconnected from the economic and cultural mainstream, and identify possible glimmers of hope.