Minimum Wage Increases: Venezuela's--and Democrats'--Anti-Poverty Solution
There are similarities between Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro's and Democrats' anti-poverty solution: dramatically raising the minimum wage. But it hasn't worked in Venezuela and, fortunately,won't have the chance to fail in the U.S.
Brace for Fake News About the Broadband Regulatory Reset
FCC Chairman Pai is absolutely correct to reset internet regulation to its previous, light-touch approach.
Speeches That Weren't Made During the March for Science
Lots of speeches were given during the March for Science. Here are some important issues that likely weren't discussed.
A Limited Government Solution to the Bathroom Controversy
It should be no surprise that the best solution to the transgender bathroom controversy is to limit rather than expand government power. Texas and other concerned state legislatures should assert their authority as creators of their municipalities to limit the ability of their municipalities to engage in such civic mischief.
Want to See What Protectionism Looks Like? Look at Steel
We don't have to turn to economic theory to see the problems with protective tariffs, we have real life examples.
Republicans Who Believe in 'Tax Gain Without the Pain'
Some Republicans have now decided that there is no downside to certain tax increases.
No Basis for Conservative Opposition to the Texas Central Rail Project
There is no principled conservative objection to the privately financed Texas Central Rail project, but those trying to kill the project ARE violating several conservative principles.
No Basis for Conservative Opposition to the Texas Central Rail Project
There is no principled conservative objection to the privately financed Texas Central Rail project, but those trying to kill the project ARE violating several conservative principles.
Returning the Filibuster to the Good Ole Days of Mr. Smith
The Senate filibuster emerged in the 1800s and has evolved over time. It originally made the Senate a more deliberative body, but a change in 1975 has made it less deliberative.
The Allegation That Congress Destroyed Your Internet Privacy Is Fake News
You have been lied to about “your browsing history being sold to the highest bidder.” That was fake news pushed by special interest groups taking advantage of easily duped social media.