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Economics and Artificial Intelligence
Opinion -Will Artificial Intelligence (AI) liberate or enslave humanity? As an economist with zero technical expertise, I will not venture a guess. But some economic fundamentals offer some perspective on the AI economy. -
Door Dash and Affordability
Opinion -Affordability has become a paramount political issue, especially housing for young Americans. But do poor spending decisions and not house prices keep Gen Z and Millennials from buying? The debate highlights how markets ration goods and suggests that young Americans may face unprecedented challenges. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
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. -
Worry About Climate Fearmongering – Not Climate Change
Opinion -America’s teenagers and young adults are experiencing a “troubling rise” in anxiety, depression, emergency room visits, suicidal thoughts and suicide, the Centers for Disease Control, psychological and psychiatric organizations, schools and other observers are reporting … yet again. -
Improving the Environment, One Plant at a Time
Opinion -Indeed, mankind is the only species that not only can improve the environment, but regularly does so, on purpose. -
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. -
Public Schools Are in a Downward Spiral
Opinion -After decades of steady growth, attendance in U.S. K-12 public schools has shifted drastically. -
SCOTUS’ Thomas Again the Lone Voice of Reason in a Government Overreach Case
Opinion -Supreme Court Justice Clarence Thomas has been seated a long time. Since 1991 - thirty-five years and counting. That entire time, he has been almost inarguably its most stringently constitutional and conservative member. -
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.
