Competition & Free Market

The importance of market competition in the race for a global advantage in innovation is vital to growth as a nation. Policies that protect self-rule, free-entry and free-scope enable businesses and the economy to compete successfully to spur progress in public and private institutions.

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Only Conservatives Can Save the Affordable Connectivity Program

by Bartlett Cleland | Mar 7, 2024 | Articles, Op-Eds & Blogs, Broadband, Competitiveness, Emerging Technologies, IEI post, Regulation

Our federal deficit is exploding, and America’s financial house is in disarray. The country’s borrowing costs are at their highest level in over 20 years, and the national debt has surpassed $34 trillion for the first in history. In this environment, implementing...

Social Media Listened to Congress But it Still Wasn’t Enough

by Bartlett Cleland | Oct 28, 2020 | Articles, Op-Eds & Blogs, Competitiveness, Emerging Technologies, Online Speech, Regulation

Congress loudly criticized social media for “allowing” itself to be manipulated by foreign powers to influence America’s 2016 presidential election. This alleged lack of content moderation during the last election cycle earned many sites a reputation as irresponsible...