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April 24, 2018

No, Mr. President, You Have That Backwards

President Trump seems to think we don't tax Japanese automakers, but we do. And Trump's suggestion would tax Americans instead.

April 17, 2018

Raise Teachers' Salaries by Draining the Public School Administrators' Swamp

Want to find more money to pay public school teachers? Begin draining the administrative staff swamp, which sucks so much money out of the system.

April 10, 2018

Even the Threat of a Trade War Could Tank the Economy

The U.S. economy has shifted from strength to uncertainty, and both because of President Trump's policies: Economic strength emerged from his regulation and tax cut efforts, and uncertainty from his tariff threats.

April 3, 2018

One Good Reason to Ask a Citizenship Question on the 2020 Census

There are some good reasons for asking a citizenship question on the U.S. census that might inform various policy debates, such as identifying the number of uninsured.

March 27, 2018

Arctic Sea Ice Has Been Declining, But Maybe Not Why Critics Think

There are multiple non-human-caused factors that affect Arctic sea ice: Here two of them.

March 20, 2018

Gov. Walker Embraces 'Workfare' and Solves Two Problems

Welfare recipients need jobs and employers need workers, especially now. Gov. Scott Walker has one solution for both problems.

March 13, 2018

The Trump Conundrum

Trump can have a strong, growing economy, or he can reduce the trade deficit, but historically it is very unlikely he can do both.

March 6, 2018

Tariffs Don't 'Drain the Swamp,' They Are the Swamp

Opening the door to tariffs means that every company and industry that can't or won't compete will head to Washington, checkbook in hand, hoping to use the power of government to protect them. 

February 27, 2018

Gas Exports Become a Force for World Peace and a Cleaner Environment

Three reasons why we should cheer the fact that China is importing liquefied natural gas.

February 20, 2018

Trump's Food Stamp Replacement Proposal Has Merit

President Trump has proposed replacing part of the food stamp program with a box of nutritious food. The idea is well worth considering, especially as a state demonstration project. 

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