As the Americans with Disabilities Act Turns 25, Government Policies Help and Hurt
The ADA has helped improve the disableds’ access, even as recent economic policies have hurt their financial status.
Will the Halbig Decision Create Chaos in the Health Insurance Market?
The Halbig decision may create some confusion in the health insurance marketplace, but not any more than the poorly conceived, badly drafted and outrageously passed Affordable Care Act did.
The Minimum Wage Debate Isn't About Helping the Poor
Most economists believe that minimum wage increases actually cost jobs—either directly or in fewer jobs becoming available—among the very people the increase is supposed to help.
Obama Announces $4 Billion for Crony Capitalism, er, Clean Energy Loans
Even while President Obama seeks additional money from Congress for border security, his administration is giving away billions of taxpayer dollars to clean energy companies that the government likes, even though their success rate is abysmal.
The Growing Income Inequality That Apparently Doesn't Exist
President Obama claims that income inequality has been growing dramatically. But government statistics show that there has been very little increase, indicating the issue may be more political than real.
Sen. Paul's Effort to Force Ex-felon Voting Rights May Contradict Federalism
Sen. Paul plans to introduce legislation allowing ex-felons to vote in federal elections. But the Constitution leaves voter eligibility up to the states, not Congress.
How Iraq Makes the Case for Crude Oil Exports
The U.S. ban on exporting crude oil and natural gas keeps prices artificially high and opens the door for troublemaking countries with large fossil fuel reserves to wreak foreign policy havoc.
Can't We All at Least Agree on One Immigration Reform?
A new study shows that more highly skilled workers increase wages for everyone. It's a good reason to pass at least limited immigration, but politics may trump economics.
As Americans Go to the Polls, What Do the Polls Say About America?
A new Politico poll shows that Americans are concerned about what Democrats want them to ignore, and don't care about want Democrats want to stress.
Obamacare High Deductibles Will Lower Health Care Costs and Empty Patients' Pockets
Obamacare was supposed to deliver low-deductible coverage at low cost; instead it is providing high deductible at high costs, which will have a big effect on people’s pocketbooks.