Vice President / Director of Communications at The Heartland Institute
Jim is the Vice President and Director of Communications at The Heartland Institute. Prior to joining Heartland, he was an ink-stained newspaperman for 16 years with many stops in "old media."
Latest posts by Jim Lakely (see all)
- PODCAST: Panic Is a Terrible Idea – Talking Wuhan Virus (Coronavirus or COVID-19) and Some ‘On Theme’ Music Vids - March 15, 2020
- Dr. Richard Keen, R.I.P. - January 27, 2020
- And the Award for Media Hackery Goes to … The Weather Channel - April 18, 2019
Heartland Institute Director of Publications S.T. Karnick, and Director of Communications Jim Lakely discuss how America is fundamentally exceptional as a result of its foundation on the principles of life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. America’s inherent exceptionality derives from the establishment of a government where liberty and freedom are paramount.
The founding fathers entrusted the people to govern themselves, live their own lives, and choose those who directed the nation. Yet, the government has increasingly strayed away from the ideals of America’s founding through the increasing role of bureaucrats throughout society.
