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New government data have some unwelcome news: The public is getting poorer. Census Bureau data released last week show that median household income fell to $74,580 last year, down nearly $1,800 from the previous year,…

I recently saw a quote on Facebook attributed to Sigmund Freud that I was going to share on social media. “One day, in retrospect, the years of struggle will strike you as the most beautiful,” the quote read. It’s a lovely…

"If core inflation is more or less on track, why are most FOMC members projecting another rate hike?" ~William J. Luther

Chicago's new mayor, Brandon Johnson, is experimenting with a surprising new city policy— government-run grocery stores. The policy idea was announced by Johnson earlier this week. "I am proud to work alongside…

Progressives and socialists have been able to seize the moral high ground through their use of effective propaganda. These sanctimonious ultracrepidarians posture as champions of charity, because of their support for economic…

You may have heard the Biden Justice Department is suing Google in federal court for being a "monopoly." That's a bizarre charge given that few, if any companies in all American history have lowered prices more…

"Dollarization would serve as a firewall, protecting the private sector from the fiscal policy fallout." ~Nicolas Cachanosky

Shortly before he died, the astronomer Carl Sagan (1934-1996) offered a two-part warning in an interview with Charlie Rose. The first part of Sagan’s warning touched on humanity’s growing ignorance of science, which Sagan…

Have you ever seriously thought about how far those who wish to dictate to everyone else are willing to go when it comes to energy? The question is essential, because all forms of productive behavior are complements to…

A small town in western Pennsylvania is considering a ban on alligator ownership. Yes, you read that right: a ban on alligators. This prohibition, like every other action of government, is misguided and will likely lead to…