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Arthurdale’s New Deal Experiment, and the Debate Over Socialism

ARTHURDALE, West Virginia — The road into this quiet Preston County community gives little warning that it was once the…

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It’s time for young Americans to step up

The Democratic Socialists of America (DSA) have attracted growing support from young people who are frustrated about their economic future.…

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The Rarity of Freedom

This well-known rhetorical flourish at the beginning of the Declaration of Independence needs closer consideration. "We hold these truths to…

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How Universities Unwittingly Undermine the Case for Evolution

Most higher education institutions don't adhere to the theory of evolution. Sure, they say they believe in it, but look…

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From ‘All In’ to Tap the Brakes: Josh Shapiro Redefines Pennsylvania’s Tech Boom

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania — In June 2025, Gov. Josh Shapiro (D-Pa.) stood in Berwick and described a new economic horizon for…

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We Need More Than the Fed to Fix Housing

The average rate on a 30-year mortgage is about 6.65%. Millions of potential buyers are sitting on the sidelines, hoping the…

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Racist Tests

Did you know that the SAT is racist? During Woke I, as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez now calls it, "antiracists" said…

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The Endless Horizon: Why Generations of Landlocked Appalachians Keep Coming Back to Erie

ERIE, Pennsylvania — Long before the furthest-left corner of the Commonwealth began welcoming millions of sunbathers, Presque Isle State Park…

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In a World of AOCs, Be a Leavitt

Even famous and successful women can't avoid the reality of trade-offs. Earlier this month, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez announced on Instagram…

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America Has a Power Problem – Private Capital Is the Solution

When President Trump released his America First Investment Policy, the document made clear that welcoming investment and strengthening America’s capital markets…

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