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Biography
Christian Whittle is the Director of Publications for ALEC. He coordinates with ALEC’s various task forces and centers to produce articles, newsletters, op-eds, and yearly reports advancing the principles of limited government, free markets, and federalism.
Prior to joining ALEC in 2025, Christian served as Associate Editor for Consumers’ Research. There he wrote and edited numerous editorials, academic papers, letters, and reports on consumer protection issues. In addition, he led research projects covering proxy advisor trends, SEC no-action letters, state pensions, ESG, and more.
Christian began his career as a staff writer for the Santa Barbara News-Press, covering business news, local government, and nonprofits in Santa Barbara County. A DMV native and George Washington University alum, he completed a fellowship with the National Journalism Center and worked in podcasting and video production at Radio America. Christian lives in Richmond, VA, with his wife and child.
Authored Articles
Authored Publications
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States That Work: A Labor Policy Roadmap Across America – 4th Edition
States That Work: A Labor Policy Roadmap Across America ranks all 50 states on their adoption of pro-worker, pro-growth labor reforms. This comprehensive report highlights where workers enjoy the most economic…
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State Defense Forces & Disaster Preparedness: Enhancing State Emergency Capacity
America’s 250th anniversary provides an opportunity to examine the institutions that have sustained national security since the founding. Among these are state-controlled volunteer militias, which played a central role in…
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The Founders’ Inspiration for a Nation: An ALEC States 250 Series
The Declaration of Independence is one of the most famous documents in the world, and it is, at its core, a list of procedural violations by the British crown. In…
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Judicial Deference Reformed: How States are Reclaiming Judicial Autonomy from Bureaucratic Influence
For more than 200 years, the United States and its various jurisdictions have operated under a framework where, when disagreements on the true meaning of a law exist, courts will…
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Energy Affordability Report, 5th Edition
The ALEC Energy Affordability Report serves as a benchmark for policymakers by providing a consistent, state-by-state comparison of electricity prices alongside the policy frameworks that influence them. In addition to…
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State AI Policy Toolkit: The ALEC Guide to a Golden Age of Artificial Intelligence Innovation
As our nation reflects on our upcoming Semiquincentennial, American innovation in the technology and telecommunications domain should be commemorated from coast to coast throughout the celebration of America’s 250th birthday.