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“Low-hanging Fruit” Solutions for Grade Inflation
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AFPI Tackles Grade Inflation The America First Policy Institute has released a new report proposing simple solutions to grade inflation, the tendency for average grades to rise overtime (Schorr, 2025). Drawing on 10 semesters of data obtained from 21 disciplines at the University of Texas at Austin (UT-Austin), the report…
View EntryTo Stop Iran, Focus on Jordan and the West Bank
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Originally published by the Defense Post President Donald Trump has initiated a long overdue reversal of US policy toward Iran’s support for terrorist organizations in the Middle East. He has voiced unconditional support for Israel’s fight against Hamas in Gaza and authorized US military operations against the Houthis in Yemen.…
View EntryAre the ‘Studies’ Worth Studying? A Cross-department Comparison of Academic Rigor at The University of Texas at Austin
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Introduction In competitive environments, a common dictum holds: “They can’t all be winners.” University grading seems to defy this rule. During the last three decades, grade point averages (GPA) rose 17% at four-year public universities and 16% at private non-profit universities (Nam, 2024). Grade inflation diminishes the value of grades…
View EntryAmbassador Carla Sands Supports Senate Joint Resolution 50
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Washington D.C.— Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) released the following statement from Carla Sands, Vice Chair of the Center for Energy & Environment, regarding S.J. Res. 50. “Senate Joint Resolution 50 marks another critical step in rolling back Biden-era overreach. President Trump is restoring Americans’ right to choose…
View EntryAFPI Statement on Lee Rizzuto’s Confirmation Hearing as U.S. Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS)
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Washington, D.C. — As the U.S. Senate conducts the confirmation hearing of Lee Rizzuto to serve as the United States Ambassador to the Organization of American States (OAS), the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) strongly supports his confirmation and the mission ahead to restore American leadership across the Western Hemisphere.…
View EntryNot All Immigration is Equal
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Originally published by the Washington Examiner In an age where information is abundant but wisdom is scarce, the national conversation around immigration has been overwhelmed by selective storytelling and misleading narratives. Too often, we are told that all immigration is the same — that every migrant is an asylum-seeker coming…
View EntryCommunications Specialist
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Overall Responsibility: The America First Policy Institute (AFPI) is seeking an accomplished Communications Specialist who will report to the Director of Communications and support AFPI’s mission by executing communications strategies aligned with the Institute’s core values and policy priorities. This position plays a vital role in crafting compelling narratives, enhancing…
View EntryAFPI Names Laura Cunliffe as Senior Director of Policy
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Washington D.C.— Today, the America First Policy Institute (AFPI) named Laura Cunliffe as Senior Director of Policy adding seasoned policy and management expertise to the leadership at AFPI. Most recently, Cunliffe was a Senior Fellow at the Independent Women’s Forum (IWF), co-chairing a project focused on regulatory reform and administrative…
View EntryThe Diversity Visa Lottery Leaves Immigration Up to Chance. End It.
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Originally published by the Washington Examiner Two questions dominating the immigration debate for decades can be summed up as: who should America allow in, and how many should come? There are unlimited answers to these two questions, but the most unreasonable and irresponsible response would be for our government to…
View EntryNew National Poll Reveals Strong Support for America First Agenda in First 100 Days
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table, th, td { border: 1px solid grey;}td{padding: 30px 20px 0px 20px;} #dml h2{background-color:#BA011A; color:#ffffff;width:100%;padding:12px;text-align:center;" TOP LINES America First policies are supported by the American people by a 12-point margin.The American people overwhelmingly agree that President Trump is keeping his promises made on the campaign trail by a 32-point margin.A…
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