Adding Insult to Injury: An Apology to Working Class Republicans
Why is Donald Trump experiencing such success in the polls? The truth is this: Many Republican elites have excluded working class conservatives through policies that overlook their interests or through rhetoric that alienates them from the rest of the Republican base.
Is There ‘More’ to Engaging Culture?
Whether it was while living in captivity in Egypt, in exile in Babylon, under Roman rule during the First Century, or in secular, modern France, throughout the ages Christians have continually explored what it means to be faithfully present, engaged, and transformative within a culture that may not align with their vision of the good, true, and beautiful.
“The Big Short”: Funny, But Misleading
Big government encouraged the bad practices behind the financial crisis, it turned the crisis into a long-term economic disaster, and it etched the same bad policies in the stone of regulation. While “The Big Short” is a fun movie, its minimizing of government’s role in the financial crisis isn’t just laughable—it’s egregious.
Giving More on a Limited Income, Part 1: Financial Security
There are three major reasons to sacrificially donate more to charity this year: donating increases your financial security, it increases your happiness, and it is in line with Jesus’ teaching.
Growth at Home, Uncertainty Abroad
Last month’s Federal Reserve announcement and global debt troubles prompt an interesting discussion on national institutions and their responsibilities.
A Note to December Graduates
Dear December graduates, congratulations! As a December graduate myself, I would like to share a few pieces of advice to help you transition into your next phase of life.
2016 AEI-CCU Values & Capitalism Invitational Debate Tournament
On February 5–6, AEI's Values & Capitalism Project and Colorado Christian University will host the 2016 AEI-CCU Values & Capitalism Invitational Tournament at the Mayflower Renaissance Hotel in downtown Washington, DC. This unique tournament will draw upon...
Finding Your Calling: The Value of Doing What You Don’t Enjoy
When you try something and discover you don’t love it or aren’t as good at is as you thought, you learn more about yourself than by just sitting around and thinking about it.
The Upside of Uncertainty
For as much as times of uncertainty produce error, they also drive creativity. Realizing the upside of ambiguity is an important part of making the most of our modern era.
