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Life, Liberty, Property #154: The Nonpartisan Case for Punishing Government Program Fraud
Opinion -budget-tax-news, Editorial -The Trump administration has announced another step in its efforts to identify fraud in government programs and, of equal importance ... -
The Degenerate Socialists of America
Opinion -The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) came into being in the early 1980s, when the Democratic Socialist Organizing Committee and New American Movement joined forces “to popularize the vision of an ecumenical, multi-tendency socialist organization.” -
Here Is a Preview of the Democratic Socialists of America’s Anti-America Platform
Opinion -The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA), “the largest socialist organization in the United States,” will officially release its new platform July 14, the Workers Deserve More program, as it seeks to solidify socialism in the United States. -
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Life, Liberty, Property #153: Positive Signs of an Economic Turnaround
Opinion -budget-tax-news, Editorial -Last week’s economic news suggests that the U.S. economy is reforming, moving in a long-term positive direction. The key factor is ... -
PRESS RELEASE: Heartland Institute Reacts to Democratic Socialists of America’s Anti-American Platform
Opinion -Press Release -As has been the case in nearly every failed socialist experiment over more than a century, the middle- and working-classes do not flourish, they become slaves to the state. -
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. -
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. -
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.” -
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. -
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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. -
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 -
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. -
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Life, Liberty, Property #149: Federal Reserve Assumptions Have to Change
Opinion -budget-tax-news, Editorial -Tying the money supply to something real such as gold would solve the inflation and economic boom-bust cycles. The same is true of allowing the market to create money. -
PRESS RELEASE: The Heartland Institute’s Viral Voter Fraud Poll Resurfaces in National SAVE Act Debate
Opinion -Press Release -‘American elections should be decided by American citizens, and only American citizens.’ -
Bernie’s Stupid Scheme to Socialize AI Must Be Stopped
Opinion -Sen. Bernie Sanders (I-VT) is lauded by the left as a progressive democratic socialist. However, his stances on artificial intelligence and data centers are anti-progress and anti-America. -
Democratic Socialism Is Infiltrating the Heartland
Opinion -Over the past decade, the rise of democratic socialism in America has been most acute in coastal states like California, New York, and Washington. -
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Life, Liberty, Property #148: The Bill of Rights and the Rise of Soft Despotism
Opinion -budget-tax-news, Editorial -U.S. consumer confidence declined in May in the wake of a sharp rise in inflation expectations and worries about a possible recession. ... -
Life, Liberty, Property #147: Consumer Confidence Declines, Credit-Card Debt Rises
Opinion -U.S. consumer confidence declined in May in the wake of a sharp rise in inflation expectations and worries about a possible recession. ... -
Can AOC and Bernie Sell Socialism in Big Sky Country?
Opinion -When I think of Montana, things like freedom, self-determination, and rugged individualism come to mind, certainly not socialism. But that may soon change. -
Democratic Socialist Chris Rabb Will Be the Most Radical Member of Congress
Opinion -With the mid-terms looming as summer kicks off, the recent victory of Pennsylvania State Rep. Chris Rabb in the Democratic primary election for the U.S. House of Representatives seat in the 3rd district suggests that socialism remains strong on the left.
