Leaders of the World Economic Forum are seeking to implement a Great Reset of capitalism whereby “global stakeholders” cooperate to achieve “shared goals.” In the true spirit of not letting a crisis go to waste, they see the COVID-19 pandemic as presenting a unique opportunity to push their agenda. "The level of cooperation and ambition … Continue reading Is ‘Stakeholder Capitalism’ Newspeak for Economic Fascism?
President Joe Biden’s policies, announced in the first days of his administration, potentially could kill millions of jobs, according to estimates from both government and private studies. Since taking office Jan. 20, Biden has announced a slew of policies, including executive actions to immediately take effect and legislative proposals. By his third day in office, … Continue reading Will Biden’s Policies Lead to Job Losses? Here Are Possible Economic Impacts of 4 of Them.
President Joe Biden is pushing a federal $15 minimum wage in his sweeping $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package, and the policy is only gaining steam in progressive circles. But newly released research undercuts the main argument progressive economists make in favor of minimum wage increases. A new paper published by the National Bureau of Economic … Continue reading New Research Debunks Claim That a $15 Minimum Wage Would Not Reduce Employment
Freshman Rep. Nicole Malliotakis, R-N.Y., is one of several new members of Congress who have formed the “Freedom Force.” The group of conservative Republican leaders says it will stand against the far-left agenda being promoted by the so-called squad led by fellow New York Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and other liberal Democrats. Malliotakis is the daughter … Continue reading New Congresswoman Vows to Stand Against Radical Agenda of Leftist ‘Squad’
Whenever I visit the home of a friend or acquaintance, I make a point of looking at two things. One of them is their library. One can learn a great deal about someone simply by checking out the books on their shelves, I’ve found. Are they filled with books on how to make money or … Continue reading Why Jordan Peterson’s Home Is Decorated With Soviet Propaganda Art
The toll of the coronavirus has been severe. But a new study has found that the collective response to the virus may ultimately claim more lives than the virus itself. In a new National Bureau for Economic Research paper, researchers from Harvard University, Johns Hopkins University, and Duke University concluded that a staggering 890,000 additional … Continue reading Unemployment During the Pandemic Expected to Cause 900,000 US Deaths, New Economic Study Finds
Congress is very good at two things: spending money and thinking up duplicative—and, therefore, unnecessary—ways to criminalize many aspects of our daily lives. The latest COVID-19 relief bill does both. As for the former, the $900 billion price tag speaks for itself. As for the latter, the new bill tackles the issue of illegally streaming copyrighted works for profit. Huh? Protecting … Continue reading Unrelated Amendments in COVID-19 Relief Bill Only Add to Overcriminalization
Ten progressive members of the U.S. House of Representatives have declared that national security powers should not be expanded, nor civil liberties curtailed, in response to the attack on the U.S. Capitol. Their letter marks a welcome stand on principle in a debate sure to unfold in coming months. “While we are all concerned about the security … Continue reading 10 House Members: Response To Capitol Attack Must Not Curtail Civil Liberties
President Trump entered the White House with the goal of reducing legal immigration by 63 percent. Trump was wildly successful in reducing legal immigration. By November 2020, the Trump administration reduced the number of green cards issued to people abroad by at least 418,453 and the number of non‐immigrant visas by at least 11,178,668 during his … Continue reading President Trump Reduced Legal Immigration. He Did Not Reduce Illegal Immigration
A vaccine has arrived, but the COVID-19 pain has not relented. In fact, it’s intensifying. “Covid-19 is now killing faster than at any point in 2020. And the new year just started,” CNN reported Thursday. “The US reported its highest number of Covid-19 deaths in one day Tuesday: 4,327, according to Johns Hopkins University. In … Continue reading COVID Deaths Accelerate Amid Vaccine Rollout Marred by Mass Dumping of Doses
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