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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. -
Cultural Chaos and Our Kids
Opinion -These days, helicopter parenting is the norm. Mothers and fathers have become overprotective and overinvolved, often micromanaging every aspect of their children’s lives. -
Wall Street vs. Main Street: A Round Up of the Current Excellent Economic News
Opinion -Lots of DC - and a lot of the rest of us - continue to pretend that Wall Street is the only US economic indicator that matters. -
Modern Society Runs on Refined Oil Products. Can California Keep Ignoring Reality?
Opinion -An energy reality reminder is that crude oil by itself is useless black tar, unless you build a multi-billion-dollar refinery to break it down to produce various types of transportation fuels, and oil derivatives that are the basis of the products in our materialistic world. Without refineries to manufacture that useless black tar that we […] -
Government Overreach Destroys Families
Opinion -The idea of so-called community schools dates back to the early 20th-century Progressive Era. -
Offshore Wind Confusion: Refunding a Lease Is Not a Buyout
Opinion -The Trump administration is terminating the existing site leases for monster offshore wind development projects by refunding the lease payments already made. -
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. -
Democratic Socialists of America Activate ‘Ambitious Electoral Agenda in 2026’
Opinion -So far, the “DSA’s ambitious electoral agenda in 2026” includes nearly “90 endorsees, including more than a dozen congressional candidates.” -
Mamdani’s ‘Balanced Budget’ Is an Accounting Atrocity
Opinion -While it is certainly true that Mamdani did not slash services or raise property taxes even higher than they already are, it is ludicrous for him to declare that NYC’s budget is sound and sustainable. -
California Could Finally Get Serious About Water
Opinion -The Wall Street Journal headline said “San Diego Now Has So Much Water That It’s Selling It.” The article said San Diego generates enough water to rescue Arizona, though that’s jumping the gun just a bit. -
Oil Moves Machines, But Electricity Is the Cornerstone of Quality of Life
Opinion -Electricity is the cornerstone for our quality of life. It is not just a luxury anymore. -
Creating Meaningful Classroom Reform
Opinion -Perhaps the most important way to improve students’ educational experience is to elevate the teaching profession.
