Ken Blackwell

Ken Blackwell

CP Op-Ed Contributor

J. Kenneth Blackwell is Chairman of the Center For Election Integrity at the America First Policy Institute. He formerly served as Ohio Treasurer and Secretary of State.

Don't Make a Federal Case Out of It!

The Democrats are now playing the Russia card. As Donald Trump rises in the polls against an increasingly unpopular Hillary Clinton, Democrats are raising the specter of the nefarious Vladimir Putin.

Don't Make a Federal Case Out of It!

Black Lives Matter Shows Southern Poverty Law Center's Hypocrisy

The Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement has many allies within the Progressive movement. Funded largely by the most liberal elements of the Left, especially those within the George Soros network, like his Center for American Progress, BLM has been a major motivator for the attacks on police officers all over the country.

Black Lives Matter Shows Southern Poverty Law Center's Hypocrisy

Protecting Elections From Cheaters Isn't Racist

Again state legislatures have approved new rules to prevent election fraud. Again federal courts have struck the laws down. Much of America's political and legal establishment is resolutely opposed to election integrity. It makes you wonder what they believe democracy is all about.

Protecting Elections From Cheaters Isn't Racist

Can US Policy Help Iranians Achieve Freedom Through Regime Change?

In considering future US policy toward such a totalitarian regime, it is imperative to consider whether there exists an alternative — a serious and credible opposition to the existing government. The answer, in the case of Iran, is clearly "yes."

Can US Policy Help Iranians Achieve Freedom Through Regime Change?

Just Who Is the 'Establishment?'

We all claim to hate the "establishment." And why not? Look at the mess around us. It's obvious that the folks in charge haven't done a very good job.

Just Who Is the 'Establishment?'

On Racism and Policing, Leadership Starts at the White House

After last week's protests over police practices, mass killing of cops in Dallas, and usual efforts to take political advantage, it should be evident to every American that we face a crisis in public trust and accountability.

On Racism and Policing, Leadership Starts at the White House

Hillary Clinton: The Big Business Candidate

Many leaders of big business support Hillary Clinton. Last week she announced a list of 56 corporate backers. No wonder Bernie Sanders is still running against her.

Hillary Clinton: The Big Business Candidate

Obama Endorses Lawlessness

It won't be the first time an incumbent attempted to help elect his successor. But never before has the conflict been so great, with the current president presiding over a criminal investigation of his party's presumptive nominee.

Obama Endorses Lawlessness