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Labor Shortage

Former President Donald Trump is seen speaking in Chesapeake, Virginia | Billy Schuerman/TNS/Newscom

Republican Party

The 2024 GOP Platform Promises To 'Make America Affordable Again.' So Why Are They Embracing Fiscal Insanity?

Although former President Donald Trump's deregulatory agenda would make some positive changes, it's simply not enough.

Veronique de Rugy | 7.11.2024 12:01 AM

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Immigration

The Best of Reason: American Small Businesses Are Desperate for Foreign Workers

The number of job openings far exceeds the number of unemployed Americans. Seasonal businesses can't get the foreign labor they need.

Fiona Harrigan | 6.11.2024 6:00 PM

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Immigration

American Small Businesses Are Desperate for Foreign Workers

The number of job openings far exceeds the number of unemployed Americans. Seasonal businesses can't get the foreign labor they need.

Fiona Harrigan | 6.1.2024 6:00 AM

John Stossel and Colorado Gov. Jared Polis | Stossel TV

Freedom

The Democratic Governor Who Wants Drug Legalization and Free Markets

"Government in general does a lot of things that aren't necessary," says Jared Polis.

John Stossel | 8.2.2023 12:30 AM

A hand is shown taking a  bill from someone’s pocket | Illustration: Lex Villena; Angela Schmidt

Taxes

Taxing the Rich Will Have No Meaningful Effect on Our Sky-High National Debt

The U.S. tax system is extremely progressive, even compared to European countries—whose governments rely on taxing the middle class.

Veronique de Rugy | 5.25.2023 12:01 AM

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Immigration

Debate: Despite the Welfare State, the U.S. Should Open Its Borders

Can Americans afford to welcome the huddled masses?

Bryan Caplan and Robert VerBruggen | 4.18.2023 6:00 AM

Two businessmen shaking hands in front of a blue and grey map of the United States. | Photoeuphoria | Dreamstime.com

Labor Market

How Bad Are Your State's Occupational Licensing Requirements?

You shouldn't need permission to make a living.

J.D. Tuccille | 3.27.2023 7:00 AM

Silhouettes against a semiconductor chip and the words 'CHIPS Act' | Illustration: Lex Villena; Alexlinch, Pzaxe

Immigration

America Needs More Foreign STEM Talent To Produce Semiconductors. The CHIPS Act Won't Fix That.

The U.S. is missing out on necessary high-skilled workers by faltering on immigration reform.

Fiona Harrigan | 8.8.2022 4:25 PM

Mexican farm workers pick strawberries in Georgia | Lance Cheung/ZUMA Press/Newscom

Immigration

Better Immigration Laws Could Help Lower Food Prices

The Senate is considering legislation that would improve the visa program for temporary agricultural workers and help relieve labor shortages that push food prices higher.

Fiona Harrigan | 7.19.2022 1:25 PM

Joe Biden unions labor bailout Cleveland pensions retirement |  Aaron Josefczyk/UPI/Newscom

Bailouts

Biden Celebrates $90 Billion Bailout of Private Union Pension Plans

Plus: Don't cry for the failure of Homeland Security's disinformation board, states discover supply-side solutions to labor shortages, and more...

Eric Boehm | 7.7.2022 9:30 AM

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Immigration

Strong Job Growth Isn't Enough

Despite a promising April jobs report, the U.S. is still 3 million workers short.

Michael D. Farren | 5.10.2022 5:20 PM

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Labor

The Great Resignation Shows What Empowered Workers Really Look Like

Unions or minimum wage laws aren't required for workers to shift the balance of power.

J.D. Tuccille | 3.11.2022 7:00 AM

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Immigration

Canada Granted Permanent Residency to a Record Number of People in 2021

Canadian officials recognize that immigrants are key to the post-COVID economic recovery. The U.S. should take note.

Fiona Harrigan | 12.28.2021 4:15 PM

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Immigration

These Asylum Seekers Are Losing Jobs Because Bureaucrats Won't Do Theirs

The U.S. is still facing a worker shortage. Why keep willing workers away from jobs?

Fiona Harrigan | 11.17.2021 5:20 PM

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Guns

Libertarian Lessons From the Rittenhouse Trial

Plus, what's going on with the labor shortage.

Matt Welch, Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Nick Gillespie | 11.15.2021 4:42 PM

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