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Postscript: Sheldon Silver and the Moreland Commission

Michael Hendrix | March 20, 2015 | Politics

Postscript: Sheldon Silver and the Moreland Commission

This article is a postscript to “How Sheldon Silver’s Scandal Reveals Albany’s Corruption.” On January 22, Democrats from New York’s State Assembly emerged ashen faced from behind closed doors after a last-ditch attempt to save their...

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Michael Hendrix

Michael Hendrix is the director of state and local policy at the Manhattan Institute, where he manages scholars, conducts research, and leads outreach.

Christianity and Politics: Faith and the Free Market

Tyler O'Neil | March 18, 2015 | Economics

Christianity and Politics: Faith and the Free Market

“Blessed be the rich, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.” That’s how the Bible would read, many argue, if it supported capitalism. But this idea comes from a subtle misunderstanding of what the free market is and how businesses really gain too much power. Last...

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Tyler O'Neil is the Senior Editor of PJ Media and a conservative commentator.

Suburban Poverty: The Gospel, Government, and Capitalism

Kurt Jaros | November 19, 2014 | Poverty

Suburban Poverty: The Gospel, Government, and Capitalism

In my previous post I introduced my interview with Dr. Rev. Daniel Meyer of Christ Church of Oak Brook. I asked him a few questions on suburban poverty, what role the Gospel plays in alleviating poverty, and some practical advice for how we can help. In this post I’ll...

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Kurt Jaros is the Executive Director of Defenders Media.

Adam Smith and the Limits of Government

Faith and Public Life | November 17, 2014 | Society

Adam Smith and the Limits of Government

Adam Smith’s “The Wealth of Nations” is a foundational text for free market economics. His lesser known work, “The Theory of Moral Sentiments,” addresses a more personal sphere—it looks at the way people view each other and how they interact with each other. In his...

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Three Ways to Solve Youth Unemployment

Kristie Eshelman | November 12, 2014 | Economics

Three Ways to Solve Youth Unemployment

A recent report from my organization, Generation Opportunity, revealed that the unemployment rate for 18-29 year-olds (including those that have given up looking for work) is 14.7 percent. Is our generation lazy and entitled? Or are we victims of the mistakes of an...

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Kristie Eshelman

Kristie Eshelman is the regional digital coordinator at Generation Opportunity.