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Reflections

Read the latest opinion pieces from Keith Rothfus

Recent Columns

Trump's Fourth of July Speech Launches the Midterm Campaign

The nation just observed the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Federal celebrations culminated on the...

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Without Self-Evident Truths: Chaos

A daily check-in on news and social media feeds reflects great chaos in our national life. The hundreds of legacy...

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Days of Exile for Conservatives

Two recent news items affecting Pennsylvanians offer a reminder that for conservatives in the Commonwealth, these are indeed days of...

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House of Representatives, and America, Need a Thomas Massie Victory

With political news dominated by a presidential threat to bring death to an entire civilization, accusations that a Democratic candidate...

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Oh, We Have to Pay for That?

During my first campaign for Congress in 2010, the national debt for the United States approximated $13 trillion. That year,...

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'Eternal Father, Strong to Save'

The news last Saturday morning that President Trump had launched a regime-change war against Iran brought to mind the 2013...

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Will We Ever See Another 49-State Landslide Presidential Election?

Given the see-sawing of our national elections over the past 40 years, it might be hard to believe that a...

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Upholding the Declaration of Independence's Right to Life

The year 2026 has arrived, and with it, the momentous 250th anniversary of our Declaration of Independence. While the preparations...

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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.