Two Cheers for Trump's Budget and a Big Boo for Democrats' Response
A step-in-the-right-direction budget—if the reality matches the rhetoric, which it often doesn't.
Which Carbon Hypocrite Would You Want for President?
Democratic presidential candidates fly to campaign stops in private jets to scold the rest of us about our carbon footprint.
Did You Miss Data Privacy Day?
We get an awful lot of value in services and products in exchange for sharing some of our very basic data.
'Greedy' Drugmakers Pour Money into Finding a Coronavirus Fix
Governments can't act as quickly as private sector drug companies when it comes to finding a vaccine for the coronavirus or any other epidemic.
A Guide to Understanding Prescription Drug Pricing
President Trump and many in Congress want to reduce prescription drug prices. This paper discusses how drug prices are determined and explains why political efforts to reduce them would be both harmful and counterproductive.
Global Capitalists Meet in Davos to Extol Global Socialism
At least some World Economic Forum attendees think we have reached "peak laissez-faire," meaning it's time to give government more control over our economies and our liberties.
A Balanced Assessment of the U.S.- China Trade Deal
One of the president's top trade advisors sees nothing but positives from imposing tariffs. A more balanced view sees some positives, but many negatives.
Middle East Tensions Drive Gas Prices...Nowhere?
Who could imagine 10 years ago that the Middle East could be in chaos and it would have virtually no impact on gasoline prices? Welcome to the age of fracking.
Global Climate Income Transfer Scheme Doesn't Go Well
The global climate change conference ends in disappointment when it becomes obvious that talk is much cheaper than actions.
Five Indications the Trump Impeachment Is Political Grandstanding
The House impeachment effort is political grandstanding. Here's how you know.