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In the eyes of young voters and socialists of all creeds, Bernie Sanders is a superhero, passionately advocating for his vision of a socialist utopia in America. With Denmark as a shining example, he champions the idea that…

"Many people consider zoning part of the 'property right' they bought in their home. They really should set up covenants if they want that security." ~ Jason Sorens

Police Lieutenant Jessica Taylor recently announced she was leaving the Seattle Police Department after more than two decades on the force—but she had no intention of going quietly. In a 15-page tirade she released on “The…

In the ever-evolving world of social media trends, TikTok has seen its fair share of fascinating and sometimes perplexing content. Lately, a concerning trend has emerged where some TikTokers are romanticizing and downplaying…

This week for Ask an Economist, I have a question from a reader named Mark. He says, “I've worked with immigrants that recently moved to the US, and workers still living in their native country and working for me remotely.

When we think of ancient Egypt, most of us recall first its most famous and distinctive features: pyramids, pharaohs, and the Nile. As an economic historian, I hoped at the start of recent research that a sound currency might…

When Massachusetts passed the nation’s first compulsory school attendance law in 1852, parents were mandated to send their children to school under a legal threat of force. Today, that threat remains stronger than ever. Prior…

Natural gas is the world's wonder fuel: cheap, abundant, made in America, reliable AND clean burning. So why are the Biden administration and environmental groups against it? There's really no good answer. What…

"Expectations may be rational, but this doesn't mean they're right. And, this doesn't mean there won't be hell to pay when they're wrong." ~ Clifford Thies