Author’s Note: Scroll to the very bottom of the page to view the special color-printed 18th Anniversary Edition of the Phyllis Schlafly Report. When it comes to a function of the Constitution which has not been attempted, imagery is an … [Read more...] about The “Constitutional Crisis” of Con Con
We are celebrating the 50th anniversary of the Phyllis Schlafly Report by re-releasing Phyllis’s finest reports and connecting them to today’s hottest issues. Jordan Henry, Director of Research for the Eagle Forum Education & Legal Defense Fund, releases a new article in this exciting series every Thursday. Over fifty years of publication, Phyllis wrote about nearly every topic across the political spectrum. As we look through these important pieces of history, we will see arguments and insight that is just as timely today as it was when it was written.
Choosing Between ‘Fear or Freedom’
You may recall that last week’s article dealt with how President Ronald Reagan skillfully overcame media bias by making direct televised appeals to the American people. No other appeal could compare to President Reagan’s televised address … [Read more...] about Choosing Between ‘Fear or Freedom’
Unmasking the “Opinion-Makers”
Most people will tell you that you should not blame the messenger, but Donald Trump is quickly proving that adage to be false in one very important case. The messengers known as the mainstream media have certainly done a lot to deserve the blame they … [Read more...] about Unmasking the “Opinion-Makers”
Producing the “Productivity State”
As President Trump pushes for his recently-released tax reform plan, it is the perfect time to take a second look at the July 1981 Phyllis Schlafly Report. Entitled “The Rightness of Reaganomics,” this article is a wonderfully clear … [Read more...] about Producing the “Productivity State”
The Phyllis Schlafly Fundamentals of Citizen Participation in Politics
The stakes of the 1980 presidential election could not have been higher. Without a doubt, the two parties stood in stark contrast with incumbent president Jimmy Carter for the Democrats and popular California Governor Ronald Reagan for the … [Read more...] about The Phyllis Schlafly Fundamentals of Citizen Participation in Politics
Defeating the “Dignity Tax”
Tax policy and social security might not have the same draw to Americans that other issues have. When the “social” issues come up, such as abortion and marriage, many conservatives are much more quick to voice their opinions. Likewise, … [Read more...] about Defeating the “Dignity Tax”
Feminists’ “Three Tactics” Still Used Today
By February 1978, proponents of the Equal Rights Amendment were becoming desperate. They had successfully ramrodded thirty state ratifications in the first year of the seven-year period given before ERA would expire. As other state legislatures … [Read more...] about Feminists’ “Three Tactics” Still Used Today
The “Battle of Midway” for the Pro-Family Movement
Even by December 1977, Phyllis Schlafly’s life had been filled with excitement and adventure. She had written nine books, one of which sold three million copies and launched the conservative movement. She had been an active part of seven … [Read more...] about The “Battle of Midway” for the Pro-Family Movement
Taking a “Moral Inventory” On Criminal Justice
In March of 1976, Phyllis Schlafly called on Americans to do a “moral inventory” of American life, including the criminal justice system. She pointed to a staggering rise in drug crimes, home-grown terrorism, murders, and rapes as justification for … [Read more...] about Taking a “Moral Inventory” On Criminal Justice
Taking Education From “The Hands of the Professionals”
Education is a critical part of Phyllis Schlafly’s legacy. Between stopping the Equal Rights Amendment, fighting for America First foreign policy, and securing military superiority, Phyllis always brought the dialogue back home to the most … [Read more...] about Taking Education From “The Hands of the Professionals”
