Mythbusting Liberation Day Promises
The latest on tariffs, the Left's response to Iran, abortion, and prediction markets...
Hello from Advancing American Freedom,
This week, Advancing American Freedom (AAF) scholars led the way on a host of pressing issues.
Upcoming Events:
One Big Beautiful Booklet Launch: Thursday, April 9th, 12:00pm - 1:00pm at Longworth 1539
We’ll be hosting a Chick-Fil-A lunch briefing and releasing our One Big Beautiful Booklet (OBBB). The Booklet is a collection of memos and one-pagers written by our experts summarizing the wins in the One Big Beautiful Bill.
Future of Freedom Luncheon: Tuesday, April 14th, 12:00-1:00pm at Advancing American Freedom
Join us for a TFAS / AAF luncheon on free markets and patriotism with Samuel Gregg, Friedrich Hayek Chair in Economics and Economic History at the American Institute for Economic Research.
What We’re Up To
Economics
A Year of Tariff-Induced Stagnation (Civitas Outlook) — Richard Stern
“Liberation Day” tariffs have increased prices for American consumers and hurt American manufacturers’ ability to remain competitive on the global stage.
Liberation Day’s Broken Promises (Washington Examiner) — Marc Short & John Shelton
President Trump’s golden age promises fell flat for almost everyone except the lobbyists.
Culture & Courts
Is Abortion Really a Religion for the Left? (PJ Media) — Thomas Jipping & Hans von Spakovsky
An Indiana judge ruled that limits on abortions violate the First Amendment. AAF’s Meese Institute spells out just how insane that is.
The Left’s Moral Posturing Meets its Match in Iran (Washington Examiner) — Madeline Alfonso
A month into Operation Epic Fury, the Left refuses to applaud Trump’s dismantling of a regime that has brutalized its own people and silenced its women.
Washington Can’t Become America’s Bookie (Washington Examiner) — Joel Griffith
Whatever you make of online sports betting, conservatives shouldn’t let a government agency get away with an arbitrary power grab.
What We’re Reading
Conservative Think Tanks Jostle for Influence (Washington Examiner)
In an interview with the Washington Examiner, AAF President Tim Chapman discussed the future of conservative policy, the organization’s commitment to conservative principles, and its aim to stand outside the political system. …When a political movement organizes around a single leader instead of a coherent set of principles, it creates incentives that reward loyalty over honesty.
Have a great Easter!
Regards,
John Shelton, VP of Policy
Advancing American Freedom