The Recession Threat Is Real
President Trump and administration officials are downplaying fears of a recession. While a recession isn't imminent, the threat is very real.
Is Global Cooling on the Way?
Chinese climate scientists predict a period of global cooling in the future, which will surely heat up the climate change debate.
Can You See Any Doctor Under Medicare for All?
Important distinction: The right to see any doctor doesn't mean the right to see a doctor soon.
Back to the Slow-Growth Economy
The economy is doing well, just not as well as we thought—or hoped. If Trump plans to run for reelection on a record of strong economic growth, he needs to resolve some lingering issues.
Three Thumbs Down for the Big-Spending Budget Buster
Another big-spending budget deal, where Republicans claim they'll do better next time—though "next time" never seems to come.
'Biden' His Time on Obamacare
Joe Biden wants a government-run health care system, just like most Democratic presidential candidates, he just plans to bide his time in getting there.
In Defense of (Honest) Billionaires
Millionaire Bernie Sanders criticizes honest billionaires even as he has historically praised government-made billionaires. He has that backwards.
Democrats Would Resolve the Question of Whether Illegal Immigrants Burden Society
Immigrants may currently be a net asset to the economy, but under the Democratic presidential candidates' proposals they will surely be a net cost.
Health Care Price Transparency Won't Take Off Until Patients, Rather Than Government, Demand It
We agree that health care needs price transparency, and it will come if and when health care consumers, rather than government, demand it.
Five Cheers for Trump's Latest Health Care Initiative
President Obama boasted he wanted to increase individuals' access to affordable health coverage. President Trump may have just accomplished Obama's goal.