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As government controls more portions of the economy, democracy transcends to socialism. Why are many Americans accepting socialism? Because socialism promises everything for free.

Why democracy deteriorates into socialism

Harold Pease - July 4, 2019

If Congress sent a different message — that only valid, verifiable asylum claims would be considered — the U.S. could get a grip on its border crisis.

The border crisis: Taking the long-term view

Joe Guzzardi - July 3, 2019

Word on the street is that former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman may soon be referred to as future Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman.

Why Jon Huntsman should reoccupy the governor’s mansion

Ed Kociela - July 2, 2019

To the extent Democratic voters fixate on identity politics instead of candidates’ policies, they’ll end up backing a losing team.

Women and identity politics

Howard Sierer - June 30, 2019

We remain grateful for Independence Day fireworks and parades as long as we do not forget that excessive government is the enemy of liberty.

Don’t let liberty die because of your ignorance

Harold Pease - June 27, 2019

After years of displacing U.S. tech workers, the Optional Practical Training program has finally appeared on Congress' radar.

The anatomy of a U.S. job killer

Joe Guzzardi - June 26, 2019

it is time to make reparations again. It’s not a popular idea. In fact, 70 percent of Americans oppose the idea. But it is the right thing to do.

Time for white America to take a ride in the back...

Ed Kociela - June 25, 2019

For the past year, Scott Nash, the founder and CEO of Mom's Organic Market, has been eating food that is past its food expiration date.

Food expiration dates are a conspiracy

Michael Shannon - June 24, 2019

hollow earth

A hollow earth?

Rick Miller - June 23, 2019

Bernie will keep trying, but it will take a lot more than a spoonful of sugar to get voters to swallow socialism’s bad medicine.

Bernie Sanders sugarcoats socialism

Howard Sierer - June 23, 2019

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