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The Debate Over DEI Programs
Juneteenth is just around the corner. Truth be told, I’m not yet sure of the best way to celebrate this important holiday. I like the idea of eating at…
Jun 2
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Danny Eaton
May 2023
Republicans and Entitlement Reform
Here are some facts courtesy of the Congressional Budget Office. Federal debt as a percentage of GDP spiked to nearly 100% of GDP during World War II…
May 1
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Danny Eaton
April 2023
A Good Time to Talk Taxes
Tax season has arrived. It is a good time to explore debates over how much we fund the IRS. Before, when I was on Team Republican, I opposed the idea of…
Apr 1
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Danny Eaton
March 2023
Speaker McCarthy’s Deal With The House Freedom Caucus— Good for America?
There is a big farm across the street from my neighborhood. In 2017, the white fence surrounding the farm had a huge "Farmers for Trump” sign on it. In…
Mar 1
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Danny Eaton
February 2023
The Babysitter and the Boss: A Story of Immigration and the Need for Reform
My brother’s babysitter grew up in Central America and immigrated to the United States in the 1980s. She entered legally and, after many years, received…
Feb 1
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Danny Eaton
January 2023
Building a More Tolerant America
I recently came across a poll from the Georgetown Institute of Politics and Public Service that points to a major problem in our politics. While 85…
Jan 1
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Danny Eaton
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December 2022
Purdue University President Mitch Daniels and the Education Reforms We Need
Back in 2011, I was excited by the prospect that Indiana’s governor, Mitch Daniels, might run for president. I thought he had the right temperament and…
Dec 1, 2022
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Danny Eaton
November 2022
The Safety Net vs. The Safety Trampoline
The safety net is an essential part of the American social and economic fabric. We must help our fellow citizens who, because of serious disabilities…
Nov 1, 2022
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Danny Eaton
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October 2022
Should We Ban Teens from Social Media?
My nine-year-old niece and four-year-old nephew live in New York City. Julia and Alex can't obtain driver’s licenses until they turn sixteen, and they…
Oct 1, 2022
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Danny Eaton
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September 2022
Climate Change, China, and Critical Minerals
There is no getting around the reality of the greenhouse gas effect. Carbon dioxide and methane trap heat; acting like a blanket, they make the earth…
Sep 1, 2022
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Danny Eaton
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July 2022
Some Republicans Seek to Destroy Our Democracy. Why Are Democrats Helping Them?
Democratic groups have spent millions of dollars in support of Trump-endorsed, election-denying candidates. According to Annie Linskey of the Washington…
Jul 28, 2022
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Danny Eaton
Altering the Incentives Around Higher Education
The cost of higher education continues to grow. Part of the reason for the increase is that young Americans have been told a college credential is the…
Jul 2, 2022
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Danny Eaton
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