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Lincoln Institute Columnists

The Lincoln Institute’s columnists provide insightful commentary on a wide range of national and state level topics that go beyond talking points to focus on holding government accountable while fostering those policies that create a climate where businesses can grow and expand thus creating good family sustaining jobs for all Americans.

Recent Columns

Medicaid Expansion Leaves Taxpayers on the Hook for Growing Costs

Medicaid was established in 1965 as part of President Lyndon B. Johnson’s Great Society agenda, which expanded sweeping federal welfare...

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RFK Jr.: Biden and the Democrats' Ongoing Nightmare

In an exclusive interview, Kennedy tells The American Spectator: “We will be announcing 1-2 states each week from here until we...

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Pennsylvania House Democrats Throw Women Under the Bus

The Left has become adept at using various issues as a wedge to gain a political advantage with women voters....

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Biden Administration's War on Gas Powered Vehicles

We are a nation that is roughly $34.5 trillion dollars in debt, a number that would be comical if it...

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It's Not Too Late to Enjoy the Pennsylvania Leadership Conference

There are political conferences, and then there are special political conferences. The largest conservative political conference in the country is...

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Eclipse Mania and the Disappointing Result

GROVE CITY, Pa. — This Monday afternoon, early in the 3 p.m. EST hour, I joined a throng on the...

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Shapiro Lurches Left, Fetterman Goes 'Unwoke'

An interesting juxtaposition is taking place relative to two of Pennsylvania’s most high profile elected officials: Governor Josh Shapiro and...

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Proposed State Legislation Threatens Free Speech Rights

The First Amendment secures freedom of speech, or “freedom of expression.” The founding of our country, and the drafting of...

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