American Enterprise Institute

AEI

The American Enterprise Institute is a public policy think tank dedicated to defending human dignity, expanding human potential, and building a freer and safer world. AEI President Robert Doar, along with Senior Fellows Matthew Continetti and Timothy Carney, and Fellow Katherine Zimmerman are regular contributors to Straight Arrow News.

Contributors

Robert Doar

Robert Doar

President, American Enterprise Institute

Matthew Continetti

Matthew Continetti

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

Timothy Carney

Timothy Carney

Timothy Carney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

Katherine Zimmerman is a fellow at the American Enterprise Institute.

Katherine Zimmerman

Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

John Fortier

John Fortier

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute

Despite some criticism that it's an antiquated system, supporters argue that the Electoral College still works and should not be abolished.
Conservative Opinion January 26th

Why the US should not abolish the Electoral College

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Earth overpopulation is a myth we should all ignore. The human population is actually declining at an alarming rate.
Conservative Opinion January 19th

Earth overpopulation is a myth we should all ignore

Timothy Carney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Al-Qaida is still determined to be the leader of the global jihadist movement so now is not a time for the U.S. to be complacent. 
Conservative Opinion January 5th

Don’t underestimate al-Qaida or ISIS in coming year

Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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As Iran continues to roil under protests, President Biden must embrace a stronger strategy to take on Iran and its oppressive regime.
Conservative Opinion December 22nd

Biden must embrace a stronger strategy to take on Iran

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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The Colorado web design lawsuit isn't really about gay rights. It's about whether a state can force citizens to violate their conscience.
Conservative Opinion December 15th

Colorado web design lawsuit isn’t really about gay rights

Timothy Carney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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It's time to amend the Presidential Succession Act to provide the United States greater protection against catastrophe.
Conservative Opinion December 8th

It’s time to amend the Presidential Succession Act

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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end affirmative action
Conservative Opinion December 1st

America ready to end affirmative action for colleges

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Qatar invested billions of dollars worth of new infrastructure projects into the 2022 World Cup. History shows it's a poor investment.
Conservative Opinion November 23rd

Qatar will regret hosting the 2022 World Cup

Timothy Carney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Final election results used to be available on or shortly after Election Day, but mail-in ballots have changed how and when votes are counted.
Conservative Opinion November 10th

Why does it take so long to get final election results?

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Democrats were up in arms about a Georgia law they claimed suppressed voter turnout. But early voting numbers show otherwise.
Conservative Opinion November 3rd

Georgia’s election laws falsely accused of voter suppression

Timothy Carney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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The impact of Iran-made drones extends far beyond the Ukraine war. It is also having a major effect in regional conflicts in the Middle East.
Conservative Opinion October 27th

Iran drones’ impact extends far beyond Ukraine War

Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Biden's border policy has left us with an immigrant crisis and his energy policies are leading us towards stagflation.
Conservative Opinion October 20th

Biden’s energy and border policies will hurt him in 2024

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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President Biden has been imposing limits on fossil fuels, while promoting green energy policies. His strategy will weaken the country.
Conservative Opinion October 13th

Biden’s limits on fossil fuels will weaken US economy

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion October 6th

We must do more than over-the-horizon to fight terrorism

Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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According to critics, there are consequences for having tax credits for buyers of electric vehicles, including higher prices.
Conservative Opinion 51 mins ago

The electric vehicle tax credit will cost us

Timothy Carney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Decades of inaccurate census data collected by the U.S. government has painted an inaccurate picture of inequality in America.
Conservative Opinion September 22nd

Census data paints an inaccurate picture of inequality in America

President, American Enterprise Institute
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President Biden has said he will use force against Iran to prevent them from obtaining nuclear weapons, but he cannot be trusted.
Conservative Opinion August 25th

Can Biden’s threat of force against a nuclear Iran be trusted?

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Fixing the electoral college process used to elect a U.S. president is a bipartisan priority for Congress after the January 6 Capitol riot.
Conservative Opinion August 18th

How Congress can fix the Electoral College process

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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President Biden's pledge to help our allies flee Afghanistan remains unfulfilled, more than a year after American troops left the country.
Conservative Opinion August 11th

Biden must honor pledge to help US allies in Afghanistan

Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Liberal elites don't understand the American people, calling them "racists" and suggesting their views of the world are simply wrong.
Conservative Opinion August 5th

Elites have lost the trust and confidence of Americans

President, American Enterprise Institute
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In the wake of the new federal abortion law, activists seem more interested in aborting babies than a woman's right to choose.
Conservative Opinion July 28th

‘Pro-choice’ movement now advocates for aborting babies

Timothy Carney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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President Biden's sinking approval ratings are bad news for Democrats hoping to buck history and avoid big losses in the midterm elections.
Conservative Opinion July 14th

Biden’s low ratings signal bad news for Democrats in November

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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There is growing evidence that COVID-19 lockdowns did more harm than good. Kids in particular seemed to suffer from the forced isolation.
Conservative Opinion July 7th

COVID lockdowns may have done more harm than good

Timothy Carney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Populist Republicans often blame liberals for problems, but American men must start taking greater responsibility for their own lives.
Conservative Opinion June 23rd

American men need to start taking more personal responsibility

President, American Enterprise Institute
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Matt Continetti makes the case for increased U.S. defense spending
Conservative Opinion June 16th

Underinvested for decades, US military in need of major buildup

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Katherine Zimmerman reminds us of other global atrocities we must not ignore
Conservative Opinion June 7th

Despite Ukraine, we must not forget other atrocities

Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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John Fortier argues voter reforms will contribute to greater voter confidence
Conservative Opinion May 31st

What can we learn from 2020 election? And what can we do about it?

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion May 19th

Trump’s GOP represents return to Old American Right

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Tim Carney says Rick Scott's tax plan is a bad idea.
Conservative Opinion May 13th

Rick Scott’s tax plan is dumb, immoral, and bad for Republicans

Timothy Carney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion May 4th

Is the Islamic State in crisis?

Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion 22 hrs ago

Conference spotlights America’s inequality challenges

President, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion April 19th

Believe dictators like Putin when they state their evil intentions

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion April 11th

We can thank the American Rescue Plan for “Bidenflation”

Timothy Carney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion March 1st

Biden’s lame excuses for inflation don’t add up

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion February 22nd

Biden, Congress can curb inflation by ending costly federal policies

Timothy Carney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion February 16th

Houthi threat to Middle East means US must respond

Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion February 7th

Cold War provides history lessons for dealing with Russia-Ukraine crisis

President, American Enterprise Institute
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Katherine Zimmerman explains why the U.S. should not provide aid to Afghans through the Taliban.
Conservative Opinion January 27th

Let’s not legitimize and empower Taliban with US collaboration

Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Conservative Opinion January 24th

Pull the plug on Biden’s electric vehicle charging stations

Timothy Carney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Robert Doar says Progressives refuse to acknowledge progress of Black America.
Conservative Opinion January 17th

Progressives sell a narrative about racism while ignoring progress of Black America

President, American Enterprise Institute
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Democracy rests on American power
Conservative Opinion January 12th

Democracy rests on American power, but Biden’s inaction sends the wrong message

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Republicans can put America on track by focusing on the supply side.
Conservative Opinion December 14th

To fix America, Republicans need to take a walk on the supply side

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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the liberal hypocrisy that surrounds Roe v. Wade
Conservative Opinion December 13th

If liberals really believed in democracy, they wouldn’t support Roe v. Wade

Timothy Carney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Why mask mandates may never go away
Conservative Opinion December 10th

Don’t look now, but mask mandates may never go away

Timothy Carney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Katherine Zimmerman said Biden's over-the-horizon strategy is weak.
Conservative Opinion December 3rd

Over-the-horizon not enough to keep US safe from Afghan terror threat

Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Matt Continetti will serve as role model for GOP
Conservative Opinion November 24th

Youngkin victory tough to repeat, but GOP can still follow his lead

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Robert Doar on Campus Free Speech
Conservative Opinion November 10th

Opinion: Colleges must teach dialogue as response to dissenting views

President, American Enterprise Institute
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Carney on Climate
Conservative Opinion November 3rd

Opinion: “Climate Finance” means green for big business

Timothy Carney, Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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President Joe Biden's response to our nation's serious issues, from inflation to immigration, has included excuses, denials, and falsehoods.
Conservative Opinion November 1st

Opinion: Biden losing credibility with silly talking points

Senior Fellow, American Enterprise Institute
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Robert Doar - it's time for the U.S. to stand up to China
Conservative Opinion October 29th

Opinion: China is America’s greatest threat; it’s time our leaders push back

President, American Enterprise Institute
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