Had a great time speaking to ⁦Enlightened Women⁩ leaders on Opportunity Feminism. I look forward to them taking the message of freedom back to campus.

I’ve reached that age. 😂

Happy August!

The application is live for my fall Opportunity Feminism course. Apply today! enlightenedwomen.org/opportunity-fe…

Trump weighing in on Sweeney and mentioning Taylor Swift is so 2025 dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1…

Let’s hope Sweeney’s decision to register as a Republican will inspire more young women to make similar choices that go against mainstream political expectations. And that she won’t apologize for her voter registration. In today’s world, that takes courage.

This is a great move by @uva to appoint Paul Mahoney as Interim President. He is a serious academic and a kind man, and he has a proven track record as an effective leader at UVA. news.virginia.edu/content/uva-ap…

In the Financial Times today, I explain how President Trump, the Treasury Department, and Joni Ernst are working to save tens of billions by strengthening the Do Not Pay system, which President Obama created in 2010. This reform should have bipartisan support. Senator Dick Durbin Ron Wyden

OPINION: Sydney Sweeney could give conservative women courage, Karin Lips writes trib.al/kxOIsCB

The Hay-Adams Hotel is popping up its rarely-open-to-public rooftop a handful of times this month from 5-8p (first 2 wks Mon & Tues) for Sunset Spritz, featuring $22 spritzes, very chill atmosphere, and fantastic view. Check their website for more days. Compd/hosted

Not Women’s Studies!

Remember all those efforts to girls to code?!? nytimes.com/2025/08/10/tec…

In high school literature, it often felt like one of our teachers was grasping at literary devices beyond what the author probably planned. But Taylor Swift dropping Easter eggs years in advance makes me question that.

Found more than fish at the National Aquarium.

Margot Robbie on motherhood with her baby making noises in the background during her interview, "If you try to explain it to someone who has kids, you don't need to, 'cause they get it." Good for her for bringing her baby with her. buzzfeed.com/natashajokic1/…

I’d like to see this reaction.

Don't miss out! Deadline is tomorrow to apply to participate in my online course on Opportunity Feminism featuring Christina Sandefur Emma Foley. This is for young professionals and students. enlightenedwomen.org/opportunity-fe…

We'll be talking effective persuasion and rhetoric—from Aristotle to TikTok. Would love to see you there. Students and young professionals, register below!

By expanding student and parental choice, the One Big Beautiful Bill Act has introduced a positive framework for schooling policy. The education revolution is here, but it will succeed only if states allow it to, write Mike Toth and Dan Lips on.wsj.com/4lYYc7C

Make sure to get your application in for my Opportunity Feminism course. First class is next week. enlightenedwomen.org/opportunity-fe…