Shut It Down!

This week Republicans and Democrats got together to avert a government shutdown. Too bad. There’s so much that ought to be shut down. Useless Cabinet departments, for example, like Housing and Urban…Read More

Shut It Down!

October 4, 2023

This week Republicans and Democrats got together to avert a government shutdown. Too bad. There’s so much that ought to be shut down. Useless Cabinet departments, for example, like Housing and Urban…Read More

The ‘Don’t Hire Women’ Act

Having a baby? There’s a new law meant for you: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. America needs this law, say activists, because “pregnant workers, especially those in low-wage and physically…Read More

The ‘Don’t Hire Women’ Act

September 27, 2023

Having a baby? There’s a new law meant for you: the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act. America needs this law, say activists, because “pregnant workers, especially those in low-wage and physically…Read More

‘Emergency’ Spending

Did you survive the budget cuts from the last debt ceiling fight? President Joe Biden called them “draconian,” while Republicans praised the deal’s “historic reductions in spending.” But both parties…Read More

‘Emergency’ Spending

September 20, 2023

Did you survive the budget cuts from the last debt ceiling fight? President Joe Biden called them “draconian,” while Republicans praised the deal’s “historic reductions in spending.” But both parties…Read More

Soda Tax

Want a soda? You’ll pay more for one in Philadelphia, because five years ago, local politicians decided to tax it. They’re “protecting” people, they said. The tax would “reduce obesity”…Read More

Soda Tax

September 13, 2023

Want a soda? You’ll pay more for one in Philadelphia, because five years ago, local politicians decided to tax it. They’re “protecting” people, they said. The tax would “reduce obesity”…Read More

Debating a Democrat

Colorado has a popular Democratic governor, Jared Polis. He’s a rare Democrat who says, “I’m for more freedom and lower taxes.” But is he really? At least he’s willing to…Read More

Debating a Democrat

September 6, 2023

Colorado has a popular Democratic governor, Jared Polis. He’s a rare Democrat who says, “I’m for more freedom and lower taxes.” But is he really? At least he’s willing to…Read More