Winter 2017 · Issue 5
What Happens Now?
After a raucous election year, and the beginning of a new administration, what happens now?
After a raucous election year, and the beginning of a new administration, what happens now?
In this issue
Beyond the Clash
To Move Forward, Let’s Not Lose Sight of the Customer
Ken Hersh
Candidates and representatives in a responsive government must listen to the priorities of the people rather than hold to party dogma — or risk backlash.
In Defense of Differences, Localism, and Globalism
Arthur C. Brooks
Move past partisan cynicism but don’t forgo strong debate. Empower local government and even neighborhoods. The American Enterprise Institute’s Arthur Brooks discusses these and other ideas to move America ahead — while reminding us that engaging with the world does not preclude prosperity at home.
Learning to Hear the Other
Mike McCurry
A polarized nation needs to look past the partisanship and focus on the humanity and decency of our opponents and leaders. That is the first step toward solving our problems.
How to Climb Out of Our Bunkers
Michael Gerson
Michael Gerson is a syndicated columnist for the Washington Post and former chief speechwriter for President George W. Bush. In this video, he discusses with Catalyst Editor William McKenzie how Americans can maintain their differences and still have civil discourse. He also examines the reasons we are having such sharp debates.
We Have a Shared Identity - Let's Strengthen It
Nicole Isaac
While our individual experiences may stir debate and lead to strongly-held opinions, our shared values as Americans remain a source of unity.
Making Globalism Work for More People
Lessons from Ohio about Making Globalism Work for More People
Senator Rob Portman, R-Ohio
Jobs are available, yet people remain unemployed. Why? Available workers don’t always have the skills needed for the available jobs. Closing this skills gap can contribute to economic growth.
Globalization is Dead – Long Live Globalization
Matthew Rooney
As American-led globalization continues to decline, the key to preserving its successes and making it work for more people lies in balancing the federal budget.
The Working Class and Globalization
Rod Dreher
Economic gains from globalization are an abstraction to many in the working class, fueling a push back against the global economy. The question is, how do you reach people who have lost confidence in that economy?
Growing the Middle Class
Supporting Working Parents thru Growing the Middle Class
Abby McCloskey
As the nature of family and work has evolved in the United States, so should policies that affect the individual taxpayer. Our labor laws and tax system should meet the needs of today’s families.
Higher Ed: Growing the Middle Class with Modern, Adaptable Skills
Eduardo J. Padrón, Ph.D.
Access to higher education and a curriculum that prepares students for jobs in knowledge-economy careers is key to growing the 21st century middle class.
K-12: Preparing Students for College and Beyond
Anne Wicks
The knowledge economy requires a college degree — forcing high schools to think of graduation not as the goal, but as the starting line.
Five Ways to Grow the Middle Class
Emily Stover DeRocco
Skills have not kept pace with job requirements, leaving workers unemployed or underemployed.