Policy Issues
The McKinley Doctrine: Protective tariffs, imperialism, and the rebuilding of South America
A special article by Senior Fellow, Christopher J. Schaefer, M.A. Today, January 29, we commemorate the one hundred and seventy-seventh birthday of a conservative luminary and forgotten American president, William McKinley....
Combat Effectiveness Traded for Inclusivity
January 18, 2021 Among the many controversies surrounding the American landscape is the not-so-known United States Army matter, which has its polarizing effect - changing the Army Physical Fitness Test (APFT), which currently maintains a different...
Medicaid expansion removed from Wisconsin biennial budget by the Joint Finance Committee
Chris Schaefer, M.A. Senior Fellow During his campaign, Governor Tony Evers vowed to “fight like hell” to expand Medicaid and increase the number of individuals dependent upon government for their healthcare needs. Despite his promise,...
President Trump’s visit to North Korea signals a new beginning
Christopher Schaefer, M.A. Senior Fellow For more than six decades, American presidents have promised to end the Korean War, bring about denuclearization, and foster a rapport with the North Korean government. At this writing, North Koreans remains...
A Manufacturing Powerhouse: Wisconsin and Trade
A Manufacturing Powerhouse: Wisconsin and Trade A special report by the Pax Americana Institute Staff Milk, cheese and beer — when people think Wisconsin and its trade, these are often what come to mind. Although Americans might...
North Korea’s Cyber Program Undermines International Sanctions
Special Report: North Korea’s Cyber Program Undermining International Sanctions After negotiations broke down during the Hanoi Summit last week, the Trump Administration should add new considerations to the table. During...
Policy Issues: Reasons Against a Gas Tax
The Impacts of a Gas Tax in the Midwest A gas tax has been one of the most unpopular means of taxing the individual since Congress passed the Revenue Act of 1932 allowing for the collection of a tax per gallon of fuel purchased....
Election Fallout from 2018
2018 Wisconsin Election Fallout by Pax Americana Staff Another general election has come and gone. For now, nasty attack ads, candidate debates, and politicians asking for your vote will cease. As we enter the post-election cycle before the new legislative session,...
Policy Issues: 2018 Midterm Predictions and Future
2018 Midterm Predictions and Future Pax Americana Institute staff 10 October, 2018 The 2018 midterm elections are crucial for Republicans and may be as important as the 2016 presidential election. Midterm elections, especially in recent history, have been...
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