Guest Op-Ed Writer

Keith Richards

Keith Richards is a student with interests in public policy, law, civic engagement, and political advocacy. He is also a nationally recognized Congressional Debate competitor who enjoys using writing and debate to engage with political issues.

Keith Richards is a student at Nova High School with a strong interest in politics, public policy, and law. Currently he is interning on a congressional campaign in the Miami District, where he has gained experience with voter outreach and grassroots organizing. Outside of politics, he enjoys meeting new people, traveling, watching movies, and spending time with friends and family. He also likes writing about political and international issues because it gives him a chance to explore ideas beyond the debate. In college, he aims to study political science and eventually pursue a career in law.

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The Tariff Presidency Will Outlast Trump

Economic Policy

Keith Richards

This article examines Trump’s excessive reliance on tariffs and how it reflects a larger trend in which the power to make trade decisions has shifted from the legislature to the executive. Because Congress has delegated extensive tariff authority to the president, future administrations may continue shaping trade policy with limited legislative oversight.

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What Would it Actually Take to End Government Shutdowns?

National Policy

Keith Richards

A long time ago, a group of ancient and wise men known as the Wu Tang Clan created the modern philosophy C.R.E.A.M: Cash Rules Everything Around Me. In the 1990s, it was a song. In 2026 it’s become the principle that defines our congress.

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Is China Winning the Global South?

Foreign Policy

Keith Richards

This piece examines China’s growing influence across the Global South through infrastructure, trade, and development financing, with a focus on how the United States can respond more effectively. It is aimed to keep the analysis accessible while still grounding the argument in current data and policy research.

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Policy Briefs by the author

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