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Elon Musk’s Trillion Dollars
Opinion -SpaceX’s initial public offering (IPO) made Elon Musk humanity’s first trillionaire. This threshold has escalated leftist rhetoric against the rich. Mr. Musk’s wealth illustrates important aspects of markets and the nature of seizing wealth. -
Class Warfare
Opinion -Student violence in many of our nation’s schools is out of control. An Education Week teacher survey, whose results were released in March, found that 35% of respondents said classroom behavior was “a lot worse” than last year. It’s not just children fighting with each other; teachers are often on the receiving end of assaults. -
The Next Hurdle for Democratic Socialism Awaits in Michigan
Opinion -The Democratic Party primary election for U.S. Senate in Michigan on August 4 is a big test for democratic socialism and could foretell the left’s political course for the next generation. -
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Life, Liberty, Property #152: Immigration Driving Up Housing Costs
Opinion -budget-tax-news, Editorial -Mass immigration has contributed to the rapid increase in the price of housing, I noted in my Heartland Institute policy study on “Housing Affordability: America’s Short-Term Crisis and Long-Term Problem.” A draft working paper from the Federal Reserve confirms that conclusion, with the researchers stating illegal immigration drove 30 percent of the increase in home prices during the years 2021 through 2024, along with 20 percent of the rise in rent prices. -
Climate Change Weekly # 584—They Knew: Impossible Climate Model Scenario Widely Used Despite Known Flaws
Opinion -Legacy Climate Change Weekly -Since its passage, the IRA resulted in billions of dollars being wasted on various green boondoggles. -
Nine Energy Questions that Could Decide America’s Future
Opinion -California, the fourth largest economy in the world, is growing its dependence on transportation fuels made from refined crude oil at foreign refineries that is becoming a national security risk for America. California has closed two refineries, and more closures are eminent as the California Air Resources Board (CARB) is tightening up the regulations on […] -
No, Paris, American Air Conditioners Did Not Cause Europe’s Heat Wave
Opinion -Indeed, living in this incredible, diverse, energized country, during this time in history, with our modern transportation, communication, healthcare and AIR CONDITIONING technologies, is a true blessing. -
Another Dimwitted Democratic Socialist Defeats a Dumb Democrat
Opinion -On June 30, another proud member of the Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), not the Democratic Party, 29-year-old Melat Kiros, defeated a so-called moderate, establishment Democrat in a Democratic Party primary election. -
Without Crude Oil, Society Is Dismantled
Opinion -The zero-emissions debate asks when we can stop burning crude oil. The harder question — one that remains largely unasked — is what we propose to make things from once we do. -
Democratic Socialist Melat Kiros Will Definitely ‘Deliver Change for Denver’
Opinion -Based on recent electoral results, democratic socialism is hotter than the current “heat dome.” In fact, democratic socialism is so red-hot (no pun intended) that it is turning blue districts red, socialist red that is. -
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Life, Liberty, Property #151: Can Warsh Lead Us Out of the Inflation Trap?
Opinion -budget-tax-news, Editorial -Markets are indicating strong optimism about the U.S. dollar. An article at Unleash Prosperity’s Hotline argues new Federal Reserve Chairman Kevin “Warsh Is Slaying Inflation Already.” -
Two Winners: Merit Pay and School Choice
Opinion -The recently released scores from the latest National Assessment of Educational Progress, also known as the nation’s report card, offer little good news. -
Socialism Is Surging: Democratic Socialist Sweep NYC Congressional Primaries
Opinion -It is difficult to reconcile the surge of socialism, specifically democratic socialism, in the United States of America precisely as the nation celebrates the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. -
The Other ‘Problem’ with Socialism
Opinion -In 1976, Margaret Thatcher said during a television interview, “Socialist governments traditionally do make a financial mess. They always run out of other people’s money.” -
The Big Apple Is Ripe for Rotten Democratic Socialism
Opinion -A few days ago, the godfather of American democratic socialism, Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT), held a rally with New York City’s democratic socialist mayor, Zohran Mamdani, supporting three democratic socialists running for the U.S. House of Representatives in New York City districts. -
Climate Change Weekly # 583—Climate Lawfare Is Flawed, Legal Panel Finds
Opinion -Legacy Climate Change Weekly -Since its passage, the IRA resulted in billions of dollars being wasted on various green boondoggles. -
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Life, Liberty, Property #150: Rhode Island Starts Tax Hike Death Spiral
Opinion -budget-tax-news, Editorial -Rhode Island just enacted a tax increase that will chase the highest-earning households out of the state and ensure revenue shortfalls as long as it remains in place. -
James Taylor: Bureaucrats Are Sabotaging the Trump EPA’s Repeal of the Endangerment Finding
Opinion -Department of Justice bureaucrats are sabotaging the legal basis for the repeal of the unscientific Endangerment Finding. -
Randi Whinegarten
Opinion -Randi Weingarten, president of the American Federation of Teachers, wrote a hyperbolic piece titled “America’s Teachers Can’t Afford to Teach,” which appeared in TIME magazine on June 11. -
ALERT: AI Censorship Is Already Here. Anthropic AI Model Refuses Service to ‘Climate Deniers.’
Opinion -Press Release -‘I’m not going to be able to help with this one,” wrote Claude AI based on ideology -
Climate Change Weekly # 582—Media’s Interest in Climate Change Is Flagging
Opinion -Legacy Climate Change Weekly -Since its passage, the IRA resulted in billions of dollars being wasted on various green boondoggles. -
Democratic Socialism in the District of Columbia
Opinion -Consider this juxtaposition: In a few weeks, Washington, DC will be the epicenter for America’s 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. A few months later, Washington, DC will likely be led by a democratic socialist for the first time ever. -
Another California Refinery Closure Will Threaten Global Economy
Opinion -According to the Energy Information Administration, today, California ranks first in jet fuel demand among the states. -
University Indoctrination Centers Are Being Abandoned
Opinion -The American people understand the problems with our universities.
