Former Hill staffer, former Heritage, now working on advancing American freedom @AmericanFreedom. Vice President of the Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise

I’m honored to be joining @AmericanFreedom as VP of the Plymouth Institute for Free Enterprise, where my team and I will be excited to champion the values that have defined America. Much of what has made America great first took root at Plymouth Colony in the 1620s: • A bold, pioneering spirit • Personal devotion to God and family • Self-government and the consent of the governed • The seeds of constitutionalism and the Rule of Law • Property rights and economic freedom Over the four centuries since, these ideals became a beacon to the world—from the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution to the liberation of Europe and Ronald Reagan’s “Mr. Gorbachev, tear down this wall” speech. Yet American freedom has also lived in the quiet dignity of individuals, families, pastors, farmers, and business owners pursuing what they feel called to do. To keep this freedom and our nation thriving, the American people must carry its torch, and the federal government must remain constrained by the Constitution. At AAF, we will advance this vision as we look forward to celebrating the 250th anniversary of America’s independence!
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Was an honor to be on!
A fantastic conversation with Mike Sabo (@MESabo86) managing editor of The American Mind (@theammind) and Richard Stern (@RichAStern) of Advancing American Freedom (@AmericanFreedom) on the implications of the Bo French controversy. piped.video/watch?v=8uVUly9e…
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Come check out the convo 👇
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That has already been true of politics for a long time 👀
JUST IN: Sam Altman warns AI could advance so fast that people can no longer "follow" what's happening
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💯 if you truly believe people have the right to run their own lives, then free enterprise is the only choice 🇺🇸
The word “capitalism” doesn’t necessarily mean free. It can mean state capitalism, crony capitalism, the tsar using the army to crush labor organizing, etc. “Free enterprise” > “capitalism” and its advocates should stop using the latter term.
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We need freedom-to-build legislation now! “Freedom-to-build” is a much better and more accurate term than “permitting reform.” I am now permanently changing my vocabulary.
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The 1975 oil export ban failed then and this would be a repeat disaster. Read more below 👇
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The best way to have made money during the CA gold rush was to sell pickaxes 🤔
the real winner isn’t even racing......
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Tax dollars at work 🤦‍♂️
Chub in the tub, Chunk in the trunk, Salmon gets spotted, Salmon gets dunked. Big on the belly, Thick through the thighs, Winter is coming, Supersize.
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Trade restrictions are never the answer 🇺🇸
First in @FoxNews AAF releases memo exposing how a diesel export ban would hurt the American economy. @RichAStern “We should not repeat this disastrous policy,” Stern told Fox, arguing that restricting fuel exports could drive up prices, hurt American industry, and aid our adversaries.
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Tariffs are a tax on the American people!
A timeless truth: prosperity comes where government is limited. @RichAStern for @CivitasOutlook
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Don’t let woke universities steal your taxpayer dollars!
Colleges and universities shouldn’t get a blank check from taxpayers. AAF’s Affordability 101 explains how policymakers can hold higher education accountable for student outcomes? 📺 @richardstern
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Federal spending is to blame for the declining purchasing power of the dollar!
The dollar has lost 88% of its purchasing power since 1971. What happened—and how can we make life more affordable? AAF’s Affordability 101 lays out 101 policy solutions to lower costs, expand opportunity, and restore economic freedom.
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Richard A. Stern retweeted
You Can Read All About Real Solutions for Lowering Prices for American Families and Businesses in “Affordability 101.” New from our Team of Conservative Scholars @AmericanFreedom!👇🇺🇸 cdn.prod.website-files.com/6…
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Dario’s favorite pace car driver:
BREAKING: Anthropic unveils Claude Opus 5.5, just days after CEO Dario Amodei called for “pacing the frontier” of AI development.
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Come check out the full book!
AAF’s Affordability 101 doesn’t just expose the problem—it offers real solutions. Do yourself a favor and check it out!
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Calls for a new oil export ban are doomed to repeat history. The 1970s ban raised fuel prices, stunted American industry, and benefited our adversaries. Let’s not repeat that history. The answer is to keep deregulating and get government out of the way of American drillers and refiners. Check out some of our Affordability 101 memos on the topic 👇
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We need to make sure there are clear rules for this new industry and that government doesn’t destroy it.
What does the Clarity Act mean for crypto regulation? AAF’s @RichAStern explains how the legislation would distinguish between three types of digital assets: cryptocurrencies, like bitcoin, dollar back to stable coins, and tokens representing physical commodities. 📺 Watch for more
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Welcome to the team 🇺🇸!
Welcome to the team! @natalieturnerkc ➡️ Deputy Communications Director for Media Relations. Natalie previously worked on the Hill for Rep. Ron Estes and Sen. Roger Marshall, and at the Kansas Bureau of Investigation.
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