Civil Discourse
October 16, 2024 • Commentary
Lowering the stakes of presidential elections
For decades Americans have heightened the stakes of presidential elections by giving Washington more power.
October 2, 2024 • Commentary
The brave souls that step into chaotic situations to restore order
Hurricane Helene left a wide scar centered on a line running from Valdosta to Augusta.
October 1, 2024 • Blog
Help support Hurricane Helene relief efforts in Georgia
Georgians are among the most charitable people in the country and have a history of supporting one another in times of trouble.
September 11, 2024 • Commentary
How well do colleges in Georgia protect free speech?
Free speech and college are supposed to go together. But we know that isn’t usually the case.
September 5, 2024 • Commentary
Federalism is the answer
Letting states try out new policies allows them to find the best solutions.
September 4, 2024 • Blog
Reporting for jury duty
After the initial sense of dread at having to rearrange my calendar wore off, it was a refreshing experience.
August 22, 2024 • Blog
Foundation wins Bob Williams Award for second year in a row
The Georgia Public Policy Foundation received the State Policy Network’s Bob Williams Award for Outstanding Policy Achievement.
August 7, 2024 • Commentary
We need to disagree better
The conversations you never anticipated can be some of the most challenging. They also can be the most rewarding.
July 31, 2024 • Commentary
Unplugging should be more than a luxury
At the time former President Donald Trump was shot, I was in the base camp at Philmont Scout Ranch.
July 9, 2024 • Blog
Foundation nominated for national award
For the second year in a row, the Foundation has been nominated for a Bob Williams Award for outstanding policy achievement.
June 19, 2024 • Commentary
The American dream remains
Having the freedom to enjoy the fruits of one’s own labor, however large they may grow, remains an essentially American dream.
May 29, 2024 • Commentary
All eyes will be on Georgia this fall
Humility and sanity may be gone from Washington but still mostly prevails in Georgia. For now.
May 23, 2024 • Blog
Greet them ever with grateful hearts
We arrived, parked, entered the cemetery, and were immediately struck by the simple, still beauty of the grounds they kept.
December 28, 2023 • Blog
What we can learn from tradition
Every time you stream a song by Bing Crosby or the Ronettes, you’re re-counting the votes of those who came before you.
November 22, 2023 • Blog
Thankful to be a Georgian
Georgia’s history represents all that is tragic and triumphant in America’s story, with ample opportunity to learn from both.
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