Politics
A Brief, Biased History of the Culture Wars
Kliph Nesteroff's book Outrageous turns into a screed against conservatives.
Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions
John, Paul, George, and Ringo; foreign agents; and warrantless home searches.
N.J. Businessman Indicted for Sopranos-Style Economic Development Racket
George Norcross III's alleged actions are almost cartoonishly corrupt. But for economic development programs, it's not too far off from business as usual.
Trump Suddenly Loves Immigration
Plus: Catholic hospitals may be forced to provide euthanasia, Milei's accomplishments in Argentina, migrant crisis near the Canary Islands, and more...
Democrats' Political Views Are Shifting Faster Than Republicans'
A much more liberal left is facing off with a slightly more conservative right.
New York Lawmakers Threaten To Ban Insurance for Fossil Fuel Projects
The bill would banish insurance companies from the state if they invest in companies profiting from oil and gas.
Thou Shalt Not Covet State Power
Plus: Lambda School crashes and burns, climate ruffians deface Stonehenge, Russia sets sights on the Baltics, and more...
The Supreme Court May Be on the Brink of Radically Restricting Bureaucrats' Power
Chevron deference, a doctrine created by the Court in 1984, gives federal agencies wide latitude in interpreting the meaning of various laws. But the justices may overturn that.
Trump Said Tariffs Would Reduce the Trade Deficit. Instead, It Grew.
In 2017, the last full year before Trump's tariffs were imposed, America's overall trade deficit was $517 billion. By 2023, it had grown to $785 billion.
Reflections on Juneteenth
Juneteenth celebrates a great American achievement, and a triumph for the nation's Founding principles. Also, the culture war over the holiday is lame, and hopefuly coming to an end.
The Possible Penalties for Boeing's Crime of Concealing 737 MAX Safety Issues
My letter to the Justice Department lays out the possibilities, including a possible fine of $24,780,000,000
Zynsurrection Time
Plus: War in Sudan, federal homeschooling regulations, E.A. vs. progress studies, and more...
The National Debt Is Now So High That Every American Essentially Owes $100,000
We could grow our way out of our debt burden if politicians would limit spending increases to just below America's average yearly economic growth. But they won't even do that.
Protections for the Undocumented
Plus: Putin goes to North Korea, designer babies, YIMBY wins, and more...
Brickbats: July 2024
News of politicians, police, and bureaucrats behaving badly from around the world.
Biden Notes Trump's History of 'Sexual Assault' but Highlights '34 Felonies' That Victimized No One
Facing an opponent who has been credibly described as a sexual predator, Biden instead emphasizes Trump's cover-up of a consensual encounter.
$47K Sanctions for "Filing … Election Challenge Without Substantial Justification" in Arizona
The sanctions were imposed against Mark Finchem, "the Republican Party nominee for Arizona Secretary of State, [who] lost the November 8, 2022, election by more than 120,000 votes," and his lawyer.
More Evidence that Republicans are Now the Party that Benefits From High Voter Turnout
If the trend persists, it may lead to reconsideration of traditional partisan attitudes towards mandatory voting and other policies intended to increase turnout.
Short Circuit: A Roundup of Recent Federal Court Decisions
Surprise inspections, dangerous fake weapons, and classroom interference.
The 'Bombshell' Secret Alito Recording Was Not a Bombshell
The justice's benign comments set off a lengthy news cycle and have been treated as a scandal by some in the media. Why?
J.D. Vance's Incoherent Argument for Higher Minimum Wages
Vance thinks that jobs lost because of incompetent central planning don't matter—but that jobs lost to immigrants do.
Trump's Tax Plans: Good, Bad, Ugly?
Plus: Trump endorses Larry Hogan, violent crime decreases, and more...
Biden Keeps Blaming Others for His Economic Mistakes
The president has tried to shift blame for inflation, interest rate hikes, and an overall decimation of consumers' purchasing power.
It Is Illiberal To Charge Teens With Felonies for Vandalizing a Pride Crosswalk
You don't promote acceptance by locking people up for victimless crimes.
Mandatory National Military Service Is a Bad Idea
Donald Trump's acting Secretary of Defense Christopher Miller advocated the plan this week, which Trump later called a "ridiculous idea."
Glenn Loury: Tales of Sex, Drugs, and Capitalism
The economist and podcaster discusses his new memoir Late Admissions: Confessions of a Black Conservative.
Going Down?
Plus: Hunter Biden is guilty of crimes that shouldn't be crimes, North Dakota's voters take on gerontocracy, and more...
This New York Charter School Is Helping Low-Income Students. But the City Is Holding It Back.
Government school advocates say competition "takes money away" from government schools. That is a lie.
Trump's Abortion Dilemma
The "most pro-life president in American history" cannot please hardline activists without alienating voters.
Trump Wants To Exempt Tips From Income Taxes. Why Stop There?
Reducing revenue without identifying offsetting spending cuts means Trump is merely promising to borrow more heavily.
Up to Hamas
Plus: Truthiness at Wikipedia, gender clinic whistleblowers under investigation, the death of dining spaces, and more...
