Year of the (Conservative) Woman

What to Know: The much-anticipated “Year of the Woman” really did arrive—in 2020, when a record 17 new members of the House of Representatives are conservative women.

The TPPF take: Want some insights into the mind of a conservative woman? TPPF hosted a livestream event with U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn.

“We talked with Sen. Blackburn to get a feel for her excellent new book, ‘The Mind of a Conservative Woman: Seeking the Best for Family and County,’ and for the optimism she rightly feels for the future of our country,” says TPPF’s Kevin Roberts.

Watch the replay, click here.

Cleaning Up Elections

What to Know: In the wake of election problems—including verified attempts at voter fraud—one Illinois lawmaker is working to improve ballot integrity.

The TPPF Take: Voter fraud is real, and legislators should work to clean up the system.

“States came together to cobble together a uniform commercial code,” says TPPF’s Quico Canseco. “One possible solution might be doing the same using lessons learned in the failings of the 2020 election. That would go a long way toward bringing the nation together — as we should be.”

For more on ballot integrity, click here.

Bail Failure

What to Know: A man out on bond for a machete attack on his girlfriend is now accused of killing her.

The TPPF Take: We must adapt bail—indeed, the entire justice system—to each individual and the need for public safety. The current system is broken as it does not permit judges to deny bail in cases such as this one involving a highly dangerous defendant while conversely keeping poor but low-risk defendants behind bars. We need the right kind of bail reform that prioritizes public safety.

“Predetermined bail schedules are the antithesis of this, as they guarantee different outcomes based on wealth,” says TPPF’s Marc Levin. “Responsible bail reform considers objective assessments that prioritize public safety. It also empowers courts to deny bail to the most dangerous defendants regardless of how much money they have while ensuring no one remains in jail simply because they cannot afford a specified bail amount.”

More on tailoring justice to the individual, click here.