Rachel Bovard

Rachel Bovard

Rachel Bovard is the senior director of policy at the Conservative Partnership Institute.
Commentary: When Will Congress Do Something About the Border?
Commentary: When Will Congress Do Something About the Border?
March 8, 2019
By Customs and Border Protection's own estimation, the border is in crisis.
Commentary: Congress Shirks Its Powers and Then Cries ‘Thief!’
Commentary: Congress Shirks Its Powers and Then Cries ‘Thief!’
February 25, 2019
Both Republicans and Democrats alike have rushed to condemn Trump for taking unilateral action.
Commentary: Congress Has a Little Time to Get Immigration Right
Commentary: Congress Has a Little Time to Get Immigration Right
February 4, 2019
Trump may not have his wall—yet—but he has successfully dragged both parties, albeit kicking and screaming, to the negotiating table on an issue that...
Commentary: Census Fight Is About Dollars and Votes
Commentary: Census Fight Is About Dollars and Votes
January 29, 2019
A dispute over adding a question about citizenship to the 2020 Census is a proxy for the Left’s thinly veiled agenda to maintain and control access...
Commentary: Trump Is Right, Congress Needs to Do Its Job
Commentary: Trump Is Right, Congress Needs to Do Its Job
January 14, 2019
Instead of declaring a national emergency to fund the wall (and end the shutdown), President Trump needs to keep the pressure on Congress.