Conservatism’s post-Roe dilemma
Patrick T. Brown Deseret News
The marriage between a political movement that prioritized limited government and social and cultural conservatives has always had its ups and downs. But post-Roe America has put on display some of the tensions on the political right. In particular, an ongoing battle in Mississippi sheds a harsh light on the divide between a politics that focuses on ending abortion and one that prioritizes shrinking the size of government.
States have responded to the new landscape in different ways. Texas led the way with a $100 million down payment on a post-Roe future, supercharging its Alternatives to Abortion program that funds crisis pregnancy centers that serve mothers in need. Indiana also increased its support for pregnant moms, but not before some Republicans wanted to strip that funding and turn it into tax cuts.
Patrick was quoted in the New York Times: “If you’re concerned about people getting married later or not having kids, you need to orient policy in a more pro-family direction.”
And read Patrick's op-ed online for CNN discussing the rare opportunity congressional republicans should take advantage of: “A genuine bipartisan commitment can and should be made to evaluate the extent of fraud in the pandemic-era safety net measures.”
“The source of the crisis? Neither war, nor pestilence, nor economic collapse, but childlessness.” Brad Littlejohn asks if there is a demographic way out for Japan in a column for WORLD Opinions.
The chemical-abortion drug mifepristone now accounts for more than half of all abortions in the U.S., and CVS, Walgreens, and Rite Aid are now dispensing it. Alexandra DeSanctis has the latest at National Review.
February 9, 7–9 PM Ford's Theatre
511 10th St NW, Washington DC, 20004
In an evening co-sponsored with EPPC, Princeton University’s James Madison Program in American Ideals and Institutions and Ford’s Theater will host renowned historian Allen C. Guelzo in conversation with Lucas Morel of Washington and Lee University and Richard Brookhiser of National Review. The trio will discuss the newly-released 2nd edition of Dr. Guelzo’s book, Abraham Lincoln: Redeemer President. Join Dr. Guelzo for an exciting night of exploring the legacy of America’s most celebrated president!
Thursday, February 16, 9:30–11:30 AM Russell Senate Office Building 325 (Kennedy Caucus Room)
2 Constitution Avenue Northeast Washington, DC 20002
Join the Institute for Family Studies and the Ethics and Public Policy Center for a briefing on new, exclusive IFS/YouGov poll that explores parents’ views on family policy topics, including kids’ online safety, paid leave, and promoting marriage. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-Tenn.) will offer remarks on a parent-first approach to kids’ online safety, and top conservative pro-family scholars and writers will explore the contours of an authentically pro-family agenda.
February 28, 6:30 PM The Mayflower Hotel
1127 Connecticut Avenue NW, Washington DC, 20036
EPPC Distinguished Senior Fellow George Weigel proudly presents the 21st Annual William E. Simon Lecture as part of EPPC's Catholic Studies program. Join us for an evening of enlightening scholarship on perhaps the most consequential global event of the past year.
