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Would U.S. Wildlife Laws Turn Greenland's Hunters Into Criminals?
Greenlandic hunters fear a U.S. takeover because Americans "think whales and seals are cute and shouldn’t be hunted."
Trump Backpedals
Plus: Behind the badge, regime change in Cuba, surrogacy controversy, and more...
Europe's Biggest Advantage in the Showdown Over Greenland? America's Huge Pile of Debt.
America's large and growing national debt is not just a budgetary liability, but increasingly a geopolitical one too.
Trump's Plan to Seize Greenland is Simultaneously Evil, Illegal, and Counterproductive
It would alienate allies, impose US rule on an unwilling population, and blatantly violate both US and international law.The plan to impose tariffs on nations opposing the seizure is also illegal and harmful.
Greenlanders Don't Consent To Becoming Americans
Residents of the chilly island coveted by President Trump favor independence—and subsidies.
Seizing Greenland Might Be the Least Popular Idea in American Political History
This foolish, unnecessary, bellicose idea is running up against the "Lizardman's Constant."
A Recent Book Shows Why Invading Greenland Would Be a Dumb Idea
Polar War demonstrates how difficult it is for armies to operate in the high north—and just how far America is behind Europe in Arctic warfare.
Trump Wants To Seize Greenland Because He Doesn't Understand Trade
Presidents should try to nudge the world toward more trade and less war whenever possible. Trump is doing the opposite.
Zohran Mamdani's Socialist Vision for New York Is a Recipe for Disaster
Socialism doesn't bring a dignified life. On the contrary, it's wrecked lives wherever it's been tried.
Review: Denmark's Viking Ship Museum Offers a Glimpse Into Life at Sea
On display are five real Viking ships, intentionally sunk in Roskilde Fjord around 1,000 years ago to form a defensive barrier.
What if the President Tries to Annex Greenland and Canada?
Trump's new imperialism makes neither economic nor geopolitical sense.
Survey: Free Speech Support Is Eroding in America
A new global survey reveals a stark decline in Americans' support for free speech as the Trump administration tightens its grip on expression.
Trump's Foreign Policy Is a Lot of Noise
It’s hard to tell how serious his threats are—and maybe that’s by design.
America's Arctic Troops in Greenland Go To Diversity Training
The U.S. already has a base in one of the territories Trump covets. Here’s how the Americans stationed there are told to deal with the people who are actually from there.
Countries With Economic Freedom Are Far Better Off
Even the poorest citizens of free countries fare better than the middle classes in economically repressive nations.
World War War III May Already Have Started—in the Shadows
Cyber intrusions, arson, bombings, and other mayhem feature in the conflict between West and East.
Denmark May Ban Burning the Quran
A cabinet minister who once defended the right to blaspheme now wants a crackdown.
Economic Freedom Is Declining in the U.S.
We once ranked No. 4 in the world, according to the Heritage Foundation. Now we're 25th.
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.
We Have Vaccines. We Don't Need Pandemic Restrictions.
Denmark recently lifted all COVID mandates. The U.S. should do the same.
Bernie Sanders Is Wrong About Denmark. Tucker Carlson Is Wrong About Hungary.
The two are idolizing the wrong models.
Biden Wants To 'Make America California.' Here's Why That's a Terrible Idea.
So many people are leaving the state that it will soon lose a congressional seat.
Scandinavia Understands the Value of Low Corporate Taxes. Why Doesn't Joe Biden?
The president's proposed tax hike would fall on workers. This isn't a controversial point.
New Poll Asks Why People Support Socialism and Capitalism
Of those who reported a negative view of capitalism, 20 percent say it's exploitative or corrupt.
Trump Won't Visit Denmark If the Country Won't Sell Us Greenland
Plus: The recession that's not coming will be "moderate and short," Kamala Harris has seen a big poll drop since June, Facebook yanks "Women for Trump" ad, and more...
How To Get Better at Budgets
In a few countries, legislators have enacted policies that actually constrain spending. The U.S. has a lot to learn.
Nordic 'Glass Ceiling' Shows How Gender Equity Suffers From Government Overreach
"The rise of the Nordic welfare state has been a double-edged sword" for women's professional progress.
American Professor Charged With Crime for Giving Speech to Danish Parliament
The speech amounted to an illegal side job, according to Danish officials.
How Denmark Has Overtaken the U.S. as a Telecom Policy Leader
It's all about deregulation to foster innovation.
Denmark Proves We Don't Need the FCC
By nearly eliminating their equivalent of the Federal Communications Commission, Danes now enjoy some of the best IT and telecom services on earth.
Uber Leaving Denmark Over New Taxi Law—Nationalists, Socialists Rejoice
Company says it's not closing a development office in Denmark and says closing is "not necessarily a farewell."
Danish Man Who Burned a Koran on Facebook Will Be Prosecuted For Blasphemy
Denmark's first blasphemy prosecution since 1971.
Despite Constant Death Threats, Flemming Rose is Still a "Free Speech Fundamentalist"
The former Jyllands-Posten editor who published "Mohammed cartoons" in 2005 remains unbowed by terror.
Denmark Voters Reject Referendum to Stay in Europol, Because Parliament Wanted Too Much Power
They weren't asked to approve a rules change, but to let parliamentary representatives make such decisions from now on.
The Democrats' Denmark Fetish
Is confiscating half of GDP and high energy prices a winning Democratic strategy?
Pirate Bay Co-Founder Sentenced to Prison in Denmark
Gottfrid Warg gets 42 months in jail.
Danish PM Says That Mandela Memorial Selfie With Obama and Cameron Won't Be Shared
Obama has yet to comment on the photo
Danish Prime Minister's "Selfie" With Obama, David Cameron Part of Her "Informal Style"
Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Danish PM's Popularity Rebounding After Implementing Reforms
Had faced protests because of welfare cuts