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Why I believe in Mitt

Saturday, 4 February 2012 15:31 by Karthik Venkatraj
  (CU Grad Student) I’ve been like most Republicans…riding the wave after wave of candidates. Let me be more frank, I’m a recovering Perry supporter, who rode the Cain Train, and hesitatingly got off on Newt Station. So n... [More]
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Memo to China: There's greatness in our simplicity

Thursday, 19 May 2011 02:56 by Karthik Venkatraj
(Centennial Intern) "The American people, they're very simple people," said Wang Qishan, Vice Premier of China, according to recent news accounts.  Was there a note of condescension in this, coming from a high official of the ancient and se... [More]
Categories:   America | China
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Spirit of 1776 is in our keeping

Wednesday, 4 May 2011 15:02 by Karthik Venkatraj
The Colorado Family Institute is truly on the frontline of the battle for our values and principles and we thank you so much for your work. Today, I wanted to share two things with you: my narrative and how this narrative relates to our work at the C... [More]

Proponents' political gesturing discredits in-state tuition bill

Tuesday, 26 April 2011 15:35 by Karthik Venkatraj
(Editor: Venkatraj was invited to testify in the House Education Committee on Monday when SB-126, granting in-state college tuition to illegal aliens, was heard and ultimately rejected on a 7-6 vote.  Here is his prepared testimony.) I am a Staf... [More]
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Series on young conservative voices: A wrapup

Tuesday, 15 March 2011 15:47 by Karthik Venkatraj
(Centennial Graduate Intern) Working in the Pentagon this summer, I ran into several Obama appointees. One was a field director for Hillary’s Presidential campaign in Iowa. During the campaign, he spent his time meeting all the senior citizens ... [More]
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Categories:   Conservatism | Students
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Young Conservative Voices for the 21st Century: Part 3

Monday, 14 March 2011 15:33 by Karthik Venkatraj
Why is it so appealing to be “progressive”? I think this question deserves further scrutiny. Our nation is manifested in a multi religious, multi racial, multi ethnic demographics, which will only be changing further as our nation progres... [More]
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Responsible Youth PAC director looks ahead to 2050

Friday, 25 February 2011 13:09 by Karthik Venkatraj
(Centennial Staffer) How can we build a robust, inclusive, and dynamic conservative strategy and agenda, conducive to the 21st century?  This blog is the second in a three-part series exploring that challenge.  I invited some comments from ... [More]

Dynamic Conservatism for the 21st Century: Part 1

Sunday, 13 February 2011 12:03 by Karthik Venkatraj
How can we build a robust, inclusive, and dynamic conservative strategy and agenda, conducive to the 21st century?  This blog is the first in a three-part series exploring that challenge.  I invited some comments from a ... [More]

Reclaiming Reagan: Win One for the Gipper

Sunday, 6 February 2011 15:14 by Karthik Venkatraj
('76 Contributor) It hurts me deeply to see good, hard working Americans struggling to find jobs.  These Americans don’t want a penny from the government; they want a job. They want to experience the self worth and sense of accomplishment ... [More]
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Categories:   History | Presidents
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The Next Greatest Generation: Major Mason's Story

Monday, 31 January 2011 09:36 by Karthik Venkatraj
Everyone has an answer to the simple question: Why did you join the Army? The answer is far more complex and often times is touching and compelling, true to the character of our nation. Most of all, it is restorative to those who may have doubts abou... [More]
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Categories:   Military
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