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Why Won’t COVID Lockdown Artists Admit They Were Wrong?
COVID mania just won't go away. The deadly strains of the virus have been gone for two years now, and yet the recent outbreak of a mild flu-like variant is again stoking panic on the Left. Nearly 100 universities are…
The Real Reason Millions of Americans Are Prohibited From Pumping Their Own Gas
For the first time since the Truman administration, Oregon drivers will be permitted to grab a fuel hose and fill their gas tanks all by themselves. Governor Tina Kotek on Friday signed legislation, which went into effect…
Charters Receive Far Less Money than Traditional Public Schools. They Do Better Anyway
If you thought charter schools received anywhere near the same amount of funding as traditional public schools, then think again. A new, massive study from the University of Arkansas finds that “On average, charter schools…
Maui and Michigan: A Tale of Two Fires
You gotta love those Babylon Bee headlines. When the President blundered into Maui a few days ago, the Bee announced, Biden Tells Fire Victims He Sympathizes Because One Time He Walked On The Beach Without Sandals And The…
My Big Cryptocurrency Pyramid Scheme
"I like to explore innovations that promise not violent overthrow but rather ways to undermine or circumvent unjust authorities or corrupt incumbents." ~ Max Borders
Why Private Healthcare Is Booming in Scandinavian Countries
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…
Should We Abolish Zoning?
"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
Who Will Guard the Guards Themselves? Widespread Allegations of Government Corruption Highlight an Age-Old Problem
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…
Were Americans Really Better off during the Great Depression?
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…
Why Do Some Countries Stay Poor
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.
