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Center Forward's Insights is where you'll find the latest in opinion and thought pieces on policy, legislative, and regulatory issues, carefully curated to offer valuable perspectives to policymakers, influencers, stakeholders, and those involved in shaping consensus in Washington.


The expert analysis and up-to-date information in Center Forward’s Insights empower you to make informed decisions and contribute to the ongoing dialogue surrounding critical matters affecting our nation. Stay ahead of the curve by exploring our Insights aimed at fostering a deeper understanding of the complex challenges we face.

Third Party Dreams Distract from Real Centrism

Every four years we see an extra day in February, an Olympic torch in the summer, and the emergence of third parties in the one place they are guaranteed to be the least effective and beneficial: Presidential politics.

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Corporate Values Come From Within

If there is a message corporate leaders should take from an examination of the current DEI and ESG environment, it is that their actions should reflect the values they support over the long term, not posturing for the short business cycle. There is no easy play. Businesses should assess their objectives and impact, then make real choices and stand by them.

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Signs of Congressional Life in an Election Year

There’s an old piece of Washington wisdom that says you can’t get anything done in an election year – especially a Presidential election year. But both chambers of Congress have recently showed surprising contrasts to that line of thinking, raising the possibility that major legislation may yet reach President Biden’s desk in 2024.

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The North Capital Forum: Presented by the U.S.-Mexico Foundation

The North American Forum achieved its mission of bringing representatives from Canada, Mexico, and the United States together to chart a path forward for a mutually beneficial partnership.

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Unity and Bipartisanship at The Atlantic Festival: A Reflection on Global Democracy and the Ukrainian Crisis

Congress will have to consider what funding for the war in Ukraine, or lack of it, means for the global order at large.

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Direct e-file won’t make filing taxes any easier — but it could make things worse

As the Internal Revenue Service contends with a cut of over $21 billion in the debt-ceiling deal, it should focus on cost-efficient ways to maintain and improve our vital taxation system.

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