LSPI has released a survey designed to measure the stances of young people across the country on a range of contemporary issues. While this survey is not scientific, it is intended to help us get a better sense of American’s beliefs about some of the issues that matter most in our current political climate. This will give us a better…
LONE STAR POLICY INSTITUTE HOLDING EVENT ON THE FUTURE OF FREEDOM To discuss the rise of Nationalism, Socialism, and Populism AUSTIN, TX: 27 August 2019 – Lone Star Policy Institute is hosting a discussion on the future of freedom in the light of the recent rise of nationalism, socialism, and populism on September 5th at 6:00 PM. It is set…
A number of indicators since the 2016 Presidential election have suggested that Texas may not be as reliable of a red state as it has in the past. From Trump winning just 52.2% of the Texan vote, to Ted Cruz barely scraping a majority over Beto O’Rourke in 2018, and now John Cornyn visibly concerned for not just his future…
If there’s a future for conservatism, it must include Millennials and Gen Z Today’s conservatism looks like the political version of Sears, Roebuck and Company — a former titan in the marketplace that has lost its luster. Only 12% of young people consistently identify as conservative. For years, conservatives have sought to ensure their preferences were preserved on the policy…
Political campaigns are about more than electing someone to office in a particular year. Campaigns frame the policy debate for years to come and popularize ideas. Nowhere is this truer than in the extraordinarily public presidential campaigns played out on our national stage every four years. Unlike the gaggle of Democratic candidates vying for the 2020 nomination and introducing themselves…
A few years ago, my wife and I decided to spend a rare date night away from the kids at a Republican primary forum in Fort Worth. Four candidates were vying to be the state’s next lieutenant governor. When it was his turn, the eventual victor, Dan Patrick, began his red meat speech by highlighting what he considered his most…