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• UFOs, Faked Moon Landings, and Fiscal Policy Mon May 20
  Daniel J. Mitchell
  It wasn’t that long ago that I shared a very encouraging story from England about civil disobedience against a revenue-hungry government. ... more
• Poll: Already Scant Support for Obamacare Erodes Mon May 20
  Michael F. Cannon
  These results are consistent with the Kaiser Family Foundation Health Tracking Poll, which has always reported a higher level of support for the law than other polls, yet whose latest results show support for Obamacare slipping to just 35 percent of adults. ... more
• Obama’s War on the Young Mon May 20
  Michael Tanner
  Young people are unlikely to respond to Republicans as long as the party resembles a cross between their curmudgeonly grandfather and the preacher from Footloose. ... more
• Great Moments in Human Rights: Mandated “Emotional Support” Animals in College Dorms Sun May 19
  Daniel J. Mitchell
  Another great development in “human rights” around the world. Indeed, it belongs with these momentous breakthroughs. Let's just say I don’t sympathize with the notion that the federal government should compel colleges to allow pets – even if they’re for “emotional support.” ... more
• IRS Abuses Past and Present Sun May 19
  Chris Edwards
  Past IRS abuses have stemmed from foul play by both politicians and bureaucrats. As for the bureaucrats, investigations during the 1990s revealed how IRS enforcement had run amok, with abusive tactics being used against small businesses and other taxpayers. ... more
• Are Americans Rational About Risk, or a Bunch of “Paranoid Nuts”? Mon May 6
  Daniel J. Mitchell
  A recent poll by Fox News found that a plurality of Americans would not give up personal freedoms to reduce the threat of terrorism. What’s especially remarkable is that this poll took place immediately following the bombing of the Boston Marathon by the welfare-sponging Tsarnaev brothers. ... more
• The Pentagon as a Jobs Program Mon May 6
  Tad DeHaven
  Over the past two years Congress has spent almost a half billion taxpayer dollars—and wants to spend another $436 million—upgrading Abrams tanks that experts and the Army itself say aren’t needed. ... more
• Government Spending Up, Private GDP Down Mon May 6
  Chris Edwards
  Government spending certainly helps the government-dependent parts of the U.S. economy. But most Americans live in the private economy, and so they might like to know how government budget actions affect the economy that they live in. ... more
• It’s Always the Right Time to Mock Politicians Sun Apr 28
  Daniel J. Mitchell
  Jimmy Kimmel: "Public Policy Polling asked a group of 1,200 registered voters, and 13 percent said they believe Obama is the Antichrist and another 13 percent were not sure. I feel if he were the Antichrist, he would be getting more legislation passed." ... more
• The Libertarian Response to Terrorism Mon Apr 22
  Daniel J. Mitchell
  Yes, I’m disgusted by the leftists in the press who obviously hope for a “right wing” link any time there’s an attack. These are the same journalists, by the way, who weren’t even slightly bothered by Barack Obama’s association with Bill Ayers, a real-life terrorist who bombed the NYC police department, the U.S. Capitol, and the Penta ... more
• Duplicative Government Programs Are a Symptom of the Problem Mon Apr 22
  Tad DeHaven
  As I often point out, waste always comes with government the same way a Happy Meal always comes with a toy and drink. There is duplication and waste in the federal government because it has become massive and there are virtually no limits on what politicians can spend money on. ... more
• Food Stamp Fraud and Twinkies Mon Apr 22
  Chris Edwards
  Taxpayers are paying for billions of dollars of junk food, which seems like a huge waste of money to most people. ... more
• Union Seeks Repeal of ObamaCare Mon Apr 22
  Michael F. Cannon
  United Union of Roofers, Waterproofers and Allied Workers International President Kinsey M. Robinson issued the following statement calling for a repeal or complete reform of President Obama’s Affordable Care Act (ACA): ... more
• Fact-Free Crusades Tue Apr 16
  Thomas Sowell
  Amid all the heated, emotional advocacy of gun control, have you ever heard even one person present convincing hard evidence that tighter gun control laws have in fact reduced murders? ... more
• What Really Happened in Cyprus Mon Apr 15
  Daniel J. Mitchell
  The real problem, as I explain in this interview for Voice of America, is that Cypriot banks became insolvent because they made very poor investment decisions, particularly their purchases of Greek government bonds ... more
• The Gipper Crushes Obama in Hypothetical Matchup Sun Apr 14
  Daniel J. Mitchell
  Look at these powerful charts based on Minneapolis Federal Reserve data, which compare the strong results of Reaganomics with the pathetic results of Obamanomics. Americans are noticing. ... more
• Awaiting Obama’s Latest Budget Proposal Mon Apr 8
  Tad DeHaven
  The president will apparently propose modest measures to slow the growth in entitlement spending in exchange for more tax increases. That would raise hopes for what the Beltway class likes to refer to as the “grand bargain,” but for those of us who are looking for considerably less government in our lives it would hardly be cause for enthusiasm. ... more
• Hogberg: How ObamaCare Is Disrupting the Coverage & Care of One D.C. Woman Mon Apr 8
  Michael F. Cannon
  David Hogberg reports on “Natalie,” a Washington, D.C., resident who may lose her current coverage when ObamaCare forces her into one of its health insurance “exchanges” ... more
• Why Are Young Americans Supportive of Obama When His Policies Are So Bad for Them? Sun Apr 7
  Daniel J. Mitchell
  It’s not just that youth unemployment is high. Obama’s policies also are hurting those who found jobs. Simply stated, these “lucky” folks are getting below-average pay. ... more
• Debunking Krugman’s European Austerity Narrative Sat Apr 6
  Daniel J. Mitchell
  Now that Europe’s welfare states are collapsing, the left is scrambling to come up with some way of rationalizing their support for ever-growing levels of taxation and spending. ... more
• Being in Favor of Markets Is Not the Same of Being in Favor of Business Mon Apr 1
  Daniel J. Mitchell
  So, the cronyists are “on edge” and feeling “anxiety.” Gee, just breaks my heart. ... more
• This Wins the “Booby Prize” for Great Moments in Government-Run Healthcare Sun Mar 31
  Daniel J. Mitchell
  One of the few well-functioning parts of the American healthcare system is cosmetic surgery. Why? Because consumers largely pay out of pocket and, as a result, costs are restrained. ... more
• Let’s Enjoy a Victory – even if Temporary – in the Fight against More Bloat at the International Monetary Fund Mon Mar 25
  Daniel J. Mitchell
  The IMF was created for the purpose of helping the manage the system of fixed exchange rates that was imposed after World War II. That system no longer exists, yet the IMF is still plaguing us. ... more
• Targeting Multinationals, the OECD Launches New Scheme to Boost the Tax Burden on Business Sun Mar 24
  Daniel J. Mitchell
  The final kicker is that the bureaucrats at the OECD get tax-free salaries, so they’re insulated from the negative impact of the bad policies they want to impose on everyone else. ... more
• If Obama Wants More Tax Revenue, He Should Lower the Corporate Tax Rate Mon Mar 18
  Daniel J. Mitchell
  You maximize growth when you raise the revenue needed to finance the legitimate functions of government – and that requires a lots less revenue than we’re collecting now. ... more

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