As an infantry platoon commander in Helmand Province, my mission was to patrol three villages subject to Taliban influence. In tandem with the Afghan police, we tried to establish rapport with tribal elders, to root out Taliban abettors and to… — Jake Auchincloss Copy Share Image
What began as a counterterrorism mission - to bring to justice the architects of 9/11 and deny terrorists a base of operations in Afghanistan - mutated under President George W. Bush into a counterinsurgency and a boondoggle. — Jake Auchincloss Copy Share Image
Congress passed the American Rescue Plan Act in a tremendous investment to support millions of workers without a paycheck and behind on bills. — Jake Auchincloss Copy Share Image
21st-century foreign policy is going to be built on countries that can tackle transnational challenges together. Climate change and public health are the top… — Jake Auchincloss Copy Share Image
On patrol through Taliban villages, the falsehoods and the jingoism that beat the drums of war back home were quickly made hollow, and all… — Jake Auchincloss Copy Share Image
Making sure borrowers are treated with dignity and protected from unwanted and unnecessary harassment is an important step to ensuring economic fairness moving forward. — Jake Auchincloss Copy Share Image
A handwritten Declaration of Independence was on my bedroom wall and the Founding Fathers were above my desk in college. — Jake Auchincloss Copy Share Image
We need to have a GOP that rebuilds itself on the foundations of integrity. — Jake Auchincloss Copy Share Image
The facts on the ground always drive 90% of the reality of diplomacy. — Jake Auchincloss Copy Share Image
In the past, Americans have brought forth their best in times of crisis. After Trump abased our country on the world stage for four… — Jake Auchincloss Copy Share Image
Growing up, my dad used to say that politics was the noblest profession. Most would scoff at that, today. Most probably would have when… — Jake Auchincloss Copy Share Image
We are not going to allow COVID in '22 to disrupt normal life, we have the tools to control this. — Jake Auchincloss Copy Share Image
Debates about housing dynamics are often vague, anectdotal, and ad hominem. — Jake Auchincloss Copy Share Image
Investing in biomanufacturing - the production of biological products made from living cells - could benefit the U.S. economy and cement our position as… — Jake Auchincloss Copy Share Image
