Opinion
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Free Speech Relies on Emotional Resilience
Building emotional resilience is essential to being a good member of a republic, as well as to living any kind of good life.
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Defund NPR? It’s About Time
Congressionally funded media outlets are a teaspoon in the ocean of federal spending. But scrapping them is more important than you think.
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A ‘Clean Energy Race’ With China? Only If You Ignore The Coal.
China uses more coal than any country in the world and is increasing production fast. The “renewables race” is fear-driven fantasy.
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Does Educational Philanthropy Harm Liberal Society? It’s Complicated
Private funding of education can be a powerful force for change, but philanthropists’ motives — and their methods — do matter.
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Walgreens, Mass Closures, and the Power of Incentives
Persistent problems and recurring losses tend to incentivize ingenuity and new thinking in a market economy.
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The Fed’s Remarkable ‘Independence’ Claim
Despite its claims, the Fed operates politically, loyally financing the government’s deficit as needed, and without accountability.
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How to Make Social Security Reform a Winning Campaign Issue
“Price indexing will remove about 80 percent of the unfunded liability gap over the next 75 years, if instituted in 2029.” ~David Rose
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Spreading Democracy May Not Be in the United States’ Best Interest
“Not only is forced democratization likely to fail, but the very idea runs counter to a free, open, democratic society. Other countries should be encouraged to become democratic if they choose.” ~Andrew Byer
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Protectionists Are Wrong: Free Trade is the Path to Prosperity
“Consumers and producers in America are better off with more domestic and international trade. As we don’t want to produce everything we consume daily, trading with others is the most efficient way to meet our needs.” ~Vance Ginn
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Free Speech Relies on Emotional Resilience
Building emotional resilience is essential to being a good member of a republic, as well as to living any kind of good life.
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•
Defund NPR? It’s About Time
Congressionally funded media outlets are a teaspoon in the ocean of federal spending. But scrapping them is more important than you think.
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•
A ‘Clean Energy Race’ With China? Only If You Ignore The Coal.
China uses more coal than any country in the world and is increasing production fast. The “renewables race” is fear-driven fantasy.
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Does Educational Philanthropy Harm Liberal Society? It’s Complicated
Private funding of education can be a powerful force for change, but philanthropists’ motives — and their methods — do matter.
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Walgreens, Mass Closures, and the Power of Incentives
Persistent problems and recurring losses tend to incentivize ingenuity and new thinking in a market economy.
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•
The Fed’s Remarkable ‘Independence’ Claim
Despite its claims, the Fed operates politically, loyally financing the government’s deficit as needed, and without accountability.
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•
How to Make Social Security Reform a Winning Campaign Issue
“Price indexing will remove about 80 percent of the unfunded liability gap over the next 75 years, if instituted in 2029.” ~David Rose
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Spreading Democracy May Not Be in the United States’ Best Interest
“Not only is forced democratization likely to fail, but the very idea runs counter to a free, open, democratic society. Other countries should be encouraged to become democratic if they choose.” ~Andrew Byer
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Protectionists Are Wrong: Free Trade is the Path to Prosperity
“Consumers and producers in America are better off with more domestic and international trade. As we don’t want to produce everything we consume daily, trading with others is the most efficient way to meet our needs.” ~Vance Ginn