Political Money-Grab

Did you bet on March Madness? I did, and many of you did, too. Americans bet billions on NCAA tournaments. We also “spent $60 billion at casinos last year (and)…Read More

Political Money-Grab

April 9, 2025

Did you bet on March Madness? I did, and many of you did, too. Americans bet billions on NCAA tournaments. We also “spent $60 billion at casinos last year (and)…Read More

Lawn Gone Liberty: The Update

It’s finally spring. Better mow your lawn. If you don’t, your town government may fine you thousands of dollars a day. Worse, if you can’t pay the fine, they may…Read More

Lawn Gone Liberty: The Update

April 2, 2025

It’s finally spring. Better mow your lawn. If you don’t, your town government may fine you thousands of dollars a day. Worse, if you can’t pay the fine, they may…Read More

DEI Is Dying

President Donald Trump ended federal DEI programs. Even before, companies were having second thoughts. Victoria’s Secret changed “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” to “inclusion and belonging.” Now, even woke Disney, despite…Read More

DEI Is Dying

March 26, 2025

President Donald Trump ended federal DEI programs. Even before, companies were having second thoughts. Victoria’s Secret changed “Diversity, Equity and Inclusion” to “inclusion and belonging.” Now, even woke Disney, despite…Read More

The Good, the Bad, the Undocumented

President Donald Trump is deporting immigrants — 11,000 last month. Some people are unhappy about that. Last week a judge ordered a stop to Trump’s removal of Venezuelan nationals. (Deportation…Read More

The Good, the Bad, the Undocumented

March 19, 2025

President Donald Trump is deporting immigrants — 11,000 last month. Some people are unhappy about that. Last week a judge ordered a stop to Trump’s removal of Venezuelan nationals. (Deportation…Read More

Tax the Past?

Climate activists have found a new way to force us to pay more for energy. New York and Vermont passed laws that will raise the price of oil, gas and…Read More

Tax the Past?

March 12, 2025

Climate activists have found a new way to force us to pay more for energy. New York and Vermont passed laws that will raise the price of oil, gas and…Read More

The Death of Europe

America needs more rules to protect workers, say some from both parties. Sen. Josh Hawley wants more rules empowering unions. Barack Obama’s Labor Secretary says there’s “no fairness, no equity,…Read More

The Death of Europe

March 5, 2025

America needs more rules to protect workers, say some from both parties. Sen. Josh Hawley wants more rules empowering unions. Barack Obama’s Labor Secretary says there’s “no fairness, no equity,…Read More

Dumb Things Socialists Promise

Socialism is popular! A Pew study reports that more than a third of American adults view it positively. How is this possible? Little has brought more misery — first in…Read More

Dumb Things Socialists Promise

February 26, 2025

Socialism is popular! A Pew study reports that more than a third of American adults view it positively. How is this possible? Little has brought more misery — first in…Read More

What’s On Your Plate?

I tried meat grown in a lab. It tastes like … well … meat. I guess it is meat, but it’s not grown the normal way. Scientists extract meat cells…Read More

What’s On Your Plate?

February 19, 2025

I tried meat grown in a lab. It tastes like … well … meat. I guess it is meat, but it’s not grown the normal way. Scientists extract meat cells…Read More

The Power of Self-Interest

Politicians bash businesses. “Stop the greed!” shouts Sen. Bernie Sanders. Many Republicans are equally ignorant. When some Florida businesses raised prices in response to sudden demand during a crisis (a…Read More

The Power of Self-Interest

February 12, 2025

Politicians bash businesses. “Stop the greed!” shouts Sen. Bernie Sanders. Many Republicans are equally ignorant. When some Florida businesses raised prices in response to sudden demand during a crisis (a…Read More

DOGE to the Rescue?

The Department of Government Efficiency has started making moves. The D.C. media are furious about his attempts to cut government agencies. But I take Elon Musk’s side. More efficient government…Read More

DOGE to the Rescue?

February 5, 2025

The Department of Government Efficiency has started making moves. The D.C. media are furious about his attempts to cut government agencies. But I take Elon Musk’s side. More efficient government…Read More