John, I'm excited to share the latest from CRC with you:

  • Who's hurting American democracy?
    In her latest book, Wall Street Journal columnist Kimberley Strassel's reveals the cabal that formed to destroy President Donald Trump, even before he became President. It's quite the combination of ultra-wealthy special interests, influential media, "dark money," and radicals. But in trying to take down Trump, the "Resistance" has undermined the Constitution and respect for democratic institutions. CRC's Hayden Ludwig reviews Resistance (At All Costs) here.
  • Which foolish Californian labor law from California threatens the whole nation?
    In another episode of "I'm from the Government, and I'm here to help," House Democrats pushing the PRO Act are trying to "protect" gig economy workers from "unsafe working conditions." Of course, it's purely coincidence that Big Labor fears the independence that workers have in the gig economy. CRC's Michael Watson exposes the Act's flaws here. In a related article, Watson skewers the claims of some conservatives that granting privileges to private-sector unions is a way to fight crony capitalism. Actually, unions are allies of crony capitalists, Watson explains here.
  • Why are "conservatives" calling for big government solutions?
    The "eco-Right" may be the biggest threat to the future of the conservative movement. These so-called conservatives support the Left's global warming policies, including big government "solutions." CRC's Hayden Ludwig navigates the bad policy and bad science to examine the eco-Right's conservative roots--and finds them mostly missing--here.
  • Why did an anti-poverty nonprofit abruptly close, and who got hurt?
    Youth Policy Institute ran a plethora of programs to fight poverty in Los Angeles, partially funded by federal grants in the tens of millions of dollars. But in October 2019, the Institute suddenly closed its doors and filed for bankruptcy under a cloud of misappropriated funds and violations of federal lobbying laws. Did its close relationships to the Obama administration and other politicians secure funding that more worthy grant recipients could have used to better effect? CRC's Kristiann Koris explores these questions here.

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Hope for Prisoners:

The Future of Criminal Justice

Can people who have done bad things change for the better? The belief in second chances and the possibility for redemption are core tenets of the American dream. But if we believe in them, why do we make it so difficult for former criminals to become productive members of society?

Hope for Prisoners is a Nevada-based nonprofit founded by three-time convicted felon Jon Ponder. It assists released prisoners with reentry by providing long-term support and services as they work to reclaim their lives, families, and standing in the community. Hope for Prisoners has helped more than 3,000 former inmates over its 10 years in operation.

 

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InfluenceWatch Podcast 115: George Soros
in His Own Words



In this episode:
You’ve undoubtedly heard the name George Soros, but what do you actually know about the man and his philosophy? Today, I’m joined by my Capital Research Center colleague Shane Devine, who read and reviewed the left-wing billionaire’s philosophical and political testament, In Defense of Open Society.

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