Josh Hinton

University of Missouri

I'm a Political Science major at the University of Missouri with a minor in French. I write political columns for the university newspaper, The Maneater, and am currently working on an honors thesis about politics and bond markets. I enjoy playing ultimate frisbee and talking about almost everything to do with government and politics. I find it hard to classify myself politically.

Articles by Josh Hinton

The Republican Party’s Demographic Time Bomb February 28, 2012 Republicans have a difficult time adapting their message to changing times and demographics. Conservative principles, like small government, are still very popular. Yet bad messaging on gay rights, climate change, and more will only put the GOP at a disadvantage.

Newt Gingrich’s Assault on the Judiciary December 21, 2011 Not only are Gingrich's ideas about the judicial branch problematic, they're based in a fundamental misunderstanding of American history and government.

Pain Now, or Pain Later: What to Do About The Debt December 1, 2011 Congress should use the dozens of budget reform plans from various organizations to locate significant spending cuts without going too far. Congress must act now to prevent a debt crisis in the future, and partisan debates don't help.