Columnists
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Economic Populism Is a Dead End for the GOP
It was probably inevitable that the Right’s economic populism would degenerate into promises of more government checks. Early in the…
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It’s the Legal System That’s Insane
Watching the Lindsay Clancy trial, as well as its aftermath, play out has made me fear, seriously, for the future…
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Strong jobs report signals an economic boom
The Bureau of Labor Statistics just reported that the U.S. economy added a whopping 162,000 jobs in August, far exceeding…
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‘Trump Power Plant’ Coming to Fayette County, the Largest Investment in Its History
UNIONTOWN, Pennsylvania — Scott Dunn did not get a call from Washington. Instead, he received calls from his constituents. The…
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Why Liberty Requires Virtue
A farmer can’t make his plants grow, but he can create the conditions that lead to their flourishing. A society…
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We Spend a Lot More on Welfare Than Bombs. And That’s a Problem
The other day, New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani told Qatari state media that the United States was “spending tens of…
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No, the World Would Not Be a Better Place If Women Ran It
Frankly, I always thought that sentiment was ridiculous in the first place. Anyone who went through middle school, junior high…
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The ‘Gaza Genocide’ Is a Hoax
In May 2025, Tom Fletcher, the United Nations under-secretary-general for humanitarian affairs, went on BBC Radio and told the audience…
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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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