Patrick Brown

Aug 24, 2024 | yahoo.com | Patrick Brown

In keeping with the Democratic nominee’s preferred political strategy, the party’s recently concluded convention was relatively heavy on the vibes and light on policy—with one glaring exception. “Reproductive freedom” was given a stark spotlight, and Vice President Kamala Harris used her acceptance speech to call Republicans “out of their minds” for seeking to pass pro-life legislation.

Jul 22, 2024 | cnn.com | Patrick Brown

Editor’s Note: Patrick T. Brown (@PTBwrites) is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, a conservative think tank where he writes the newsletter “Family Matters,” and is a former Republican Senate staffer. The views expressed in this piece are his own. View more at CNN Opinion. President Joe Biden deserves the same respect any former president gets for having served our nation.

Jun 12, 2024 | cnn.com | Patrick Brown

Editor’s Note: Patrick T. Brown is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, a conservative think tank and advocacy group based in Washington, DC. He is also a former senior policy adviser to Congress’ Joint Economic Committee. The views expressed in this piece are his own. View more at CNN Opinion. The combination of this month’s inflation numbers and strong jobs report will test the conventional wisdom about the link between economic growth and performance in presidential elections.

May 9, 2024 | yahoo.com | Patrick Brown

The landmark Dobbs decision was nearly two years ago, and the politics of abortion has been in upheaval ever since. One overdue change has been a renewed emphasis on supporting the health of pregnant and new moms across the political spectrum. For states seeking to better protect both pregnant women as well as the babies they carry, there are a range of options that could increase the odds of healthier outcomes and more stable childhoods.

May 1, 2024 | cnn.com | Patrick Brown

Editor’s Note: Patrick T. Brown is a fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center, a conservative think tank and advocacy group based in Washington, DC. He is also a former senior policy adviser to Congress’ Joint Economic Committee. The views expressed in this piece are his own. View more at CNN Opinion.