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Travel

In Defense of the Tourist Trap: Why Following the Crowd Might Be the Smartest Way To Travel

Tourist traps aren't failures of imagination—they’re optimized cultural hubs built for your enjoyment.

Government Waste

The $4 Trillion 'Big, Beautiful Bill' Breaks the Bank and Violates Congress' Own Budget Rules

This is what Washington calls compromise: The House proposes $1, the Senate proposes $2, and somehow, the government ends up spending $3.

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Federal Prisons

Federal Prison Guards Allegedly Beat an Inmate to a Pulp. The Supreme Court Says He Can't Sue.

The ruling tells an interesting story about how the very body that created a cause of action for victims of federal abuse has since worked to undermine that right.

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American Dream

69 Percent of Americans Say American Dream Is Not Dead

Americans are increasingly optimistic about their ability to attain the American Dream, according to a new survey.

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How Texas Beat California on Housing

YIMBY policies in Texas have led to lower rents and increasing supply. The same cannot be said for California.

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