Josh Hinton
University of Missouri
I'm a graduate of the University of Missouri in Political Science and a minor in French. I wrote political columns for the university newspaper, The Maneater, and am currently a Voices contributor for NGJ. I enjoy playing ultimate frisbee and discussing almost everything about government and politics. I find it hard to classify myself politically.
How Mitt Romney Can Win a Tough Election
August 27, 2012
Right now, prediction websites give President Obama a 60-70% chance of winning the presidential election. If Mitt Romney wants to become America's next president, here's what he needs to do.
Obama Abuses His Power By Blocking House Investigation
June 22, 2012
President Obama's decision to grant "executive privilege" to block the release of documents related to the "Fast and Furious" operation serves both to impede justice while also highlighting the President's hypocrisy on the use of this presidential power.
The Obama Administration’s Healthcare Disaster
June 8, 2012
If the Supreme Court strikes the healthcare law down as unconstitutional this month, Republicans in the House will block any attempt by Democrats in the Senate to scramble to push through an alternative bill. This will leave Obama empty-handed come November.
The Republican Party’s Demographic Time Bomb
February 28, 2012
Republicans have a difficult time adapting their message to changing times and demographics. Conservative principles, like small government, are still very popular. Yet bad messaging on gay rights, climate change, and more will only put the GOP at a disadvantage.
Newt Gingrich’s Assault on the Judiciary
December 21, 2011
Not only are Gingrich's ideas about the judicial branch problematic, they're based in a fundamental misunderstanding of American history and government.
Pain Now, or Pain Later: What to Do About The Debt
December 1, 2011
Congress should use the dozens of budget reform plans from various organizations to locate significant spending cuts without going too far. Congress must act now to prevent a debt crisis in the future, and partisan debates don't help.
