Can Federalism Survive the Coronavirus?
National emergencies can pose a threat to our federalist system of government. So far, President Trump has tried respect that federal-state balance of power.
"Stimulus" Is the Wrong Paradigm
Recession and economic stimulus is the wrong paradigm for the current situation. That hasn’t stopped many of our conservative friends from turning to the tried-and-true solutions of tweaking tax incentives, which don’t directly address the problem.
What If Democrats Stonewalled the Drug Companies' Response to COVID-19?
The Democrats' shameless stonewalling of a coronavirus relief package in order to pass their progressive wish list demonstrates why we cannot let Congress control the drug industry.
One Coronavirus Silver Lining: Fewer Colds and Flu Cases
It's really hard finding a silver lining to the coronavirus outbreak and the government's response, but maybe there will be hundreds of thousands of fewer cases of the cold and flu.
The Digital Divide Is Closing (and Free Markets and Capitalism Did It)
It turns out that free-markets work to promote innovation, new products and services, and more competition.
What Comes AFTER a Payroll Tax Cut?
Maybe it’s time for policymakers to start focusing on real structural reforms that result in long-term prosperity, instead of constantly relying on short-term fixes.
Here Come the Useless Economic Stimulus Proposals
The coronavirus-related economic fears are leading liberals to propose their only solution to any problem: handing out more tax dollars.
Hey, Bernie, Check Out Government's 10 Most Wanted 'Medi-crooks'
Bernie Sanders claims government-run health care is more efficient, but he never addresses the rampant fraud in the two biggest government health care programs: Medicare and Medicaid.
Five Turning Points in the Quest for US Energy Independence
Today, the United States is on the verge of achieving not just energy independence, but energy dominance—but not because of taxpayer-provided subsidies to alternative and renewable energies. Rather, new drilling innovations and technologies have made the U.S. the world’s largest producer of crude oil and natural gas.
Yet Another Way for Blue Staters to Flee to a Red State
Conservatives living in blue states are looking for a way out without having to move. The good citizens of Oregon have proposed an unusual solution.