The Gap Between Green-Energy Dreams and Reality in Two Pictures
Hardline environmentalists will claim we can easily and quickly transition to 100% renewable energy. We've heard these broken promises before.
The French Tell Macron Where to Stick His Gas Tax
French President Macron is shocked his constituents don't want to pay higher taxes so he can claim to be a clean-energy leader. Are U.S. progressives listening?
Well Whadya Know: Federal Revenue Is Up
The left predicted that the Republican tax cut legislation would lower federal revenue. Surprise! Federal revenue is up.
Robert Reich's Ludicrous Defense of Socialized Medicine for All
Economist Robert Reich tries to defend socialized medicine by extolling the efficiency and cost effectiveness of government bureaucracies.
Democrats' Far-Left Losses Won't Change the Party's Trajectory
Far-left Democratic candidates may not have done well in the recent election, but the Democratic Part is nevertheless embracing and pushing their agenda.
Outdated Medicaid Rolls May Tell Us Something About Outdated Voter Rolls
States historically have had a difficult time managing their data, such as Medicaid and voter rolls. Trying to clean up those rolls may just be a sign of good governance rather than voter suppression.
Taking a BAT to the Wayfair Decision
Congress is already thinking about how to restore the notion of taxation only with representation—i.e., restore a physical-presence standard, by simplifying business activity taxes (BAT).
Austin's Affordable Housing Problem
Austin hopes to address its affordable housing problem with a $925 million bond issue.
Does Government-Run Health Coverage Have Lower Administrative Costs?
Advocates for government-run health insurance have the difficult job of proving the government is more efficient than the private sector.
Last Year's Half-Trillion Interest on the Federal Debt
Interest on the federal debt—all of the debt—is now larger than the income tax revenue from three-fifths of the states...and rising.