Ashley Pratte

CP Op-Ed Contributor

Latest

  • ISIS Beheading of Journalist Is An 'Act of War'

    ISIS Beheading of Journalist Is An 'Act of War'

    If the White House is taking the threat of ISIS seriously, why is it that Psaki couldn't call the beheadings of James Foley and Steven Sotloff for what they are—acts of war? ISIS has declared war on America through its savage and brutal murder of innocent Americans as well as its threats of coming onto our soil and committing acts of terror.

  • Saying 'Bless You':The Fight Against Political Correctness

    Saying 'Bless You':The Fight Against Political Correctness

    The political correctness movement has spun out of control at schools nationwide. The latest victim is a student's ability to say, "Bless you" in the classroom without fear of a grade deduction. The polite saying is now under assault by the PC police looking to restrict student's rights.

  • Liberals, Ferguson and Debunking the Myth of 'Institutional Racism'

    Liberals, Ferguson and Debunking the Myth of 'Institutional Racism'

    In the weeks after the shooting of Michael Brown in Ferguson, Missouri there has been a slew of discussions over the events that happened. As expected, the Left took to social media to blame "institutional racism" in America for the events in Ferguson without giving any consideration to the facts.

  • James Foley Beheading Proves Evil is Real

    James Foley Beheading Proves Evil is Real

    In the wake of the gruesome beheading of American journalist, James Wright Foley, it is important to remember that the growing threat of radical Islam is very real.

  • Intolerance Exposed: Liberal Professor Cites Slavery and Pregnancy for Her Assault of Pro-life Student

    Intolerance Exposed: Liberal Professor Cites Slavery and Pregnancy for Her Assault of Pro-life Student

    In a world where students are no longer allowed to speak freely on campus and are limited to designated "free speech zones," students still aren't safe to express their opinions.

  • Reagan vs. Obama: The Largest Tax Cut in American History Remembered

    Reagan vs. Obama: The Largest Tax Cut in American History Remembered

    This week marks the 33rd anniversary of the signing of the Economic Recovery Tax Act by President Reagan at his beloved Rancho del Cielo.

  • Religious Freedom And Young Defenders

    Religious Freedom And Young Defenders

    Standing outside the Supreme Court on a hot, humid, June day in DC it struck me how many young people joined on the steps of the Supreme Court defending freedom. A variety of pro-life, pro-family, and pro-freedom groups were represented and stood together in defense of religious liberty, making their voices heard.

  • Reagan and American Exceptionalism

    Reagan and American Exceptionalism

    June 5th marks the 10th anniversary of President Reagan's passing and given his passion in fighting for a strong national defense—his leadership is missed now more than ever.

  • Liberals Recognize Conservative Suppression On College Campuses

    Liberals Recognize Conservative Suppression On College Campuses

    All along Young America's Foundation has said that college campuses nationwide seem to be less and less objective—well now even Michael Bloomberg agrees.

  • Harvard Asking Students to Check 'Privilege' at the Door

    Harvard Asking Students to Check 'Privilege' at the Door

    Harvard's Kennedy School of Government is now requiring all first year students to undergo a course titled "checking your privilege" as part of their orientation.