This Could Be the Day
What to know: The U.S. Senate could vote on the SAVE Act today; it’s a set of election reforms that will help ensure that every valid vote counts.
The TPPF take: Americans deserve to know that their votes count.
“Much of the national debate is focused on voter identification,” says TPPF’s Josh Findlay. “Voter ID laws require individuals to present identification when casting a ballot; this policy helps ensure elections are conducted fairly and securely. Public opinion polling suggests those requirements enjoy broad public support. Fully 83% of Americans back ‘requiring all voters to show government-issued photo identification.’”
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Learning to Lead
What to know: As America turns 250 this year, civics education is getting some renewed scrutiny.
The TPPF take: Through the Texas Scholars Program, TPPF is helping to prepare the leaders of tomorrow.
“The Texas Scholars Program isn’t your typical extracurricular—it’s a semester-long fellowship designed to equip students to be architects of freedom,” says TPPF’s Zach McCue. “Picture this: full-day immersive events in Austin where students work side-by-side with policy experts, legislators, and media professionals, paired with weekly virtual sessions to hone their skills. This is hands-on, real-world training that goes beyond theory. It’s not just about building a resume—it’s about opening doors to possibilities.”
For more about the Texas Scholars Program (and how to apply), click here.
College for All?
What to know: By a margin of 2-to-1, Americans now say college isn’t worth the cost.
The TPPF take: Not everyone should go to college—and we’ve lost sight of that.
“Public confidence in colleges has crashed to 36%, down from 57% in 2015,” says TPPF’s Tom Lindsay. “The college-for-all dream, though well-intentioned, has inflated costs, buried millions in debt, and watered down education. Built on sand, its reputation is collapsing before us.”
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