It’s been a decade since the Supreme Court affirmed, in District of Columbia v. Heller (2008) and McDonald v. City of Chicago (2010), that the Second Amendment protects an individual and fundamental right, striking down laws that effectively prohibited the possession of handguns in one’s own home. Since then, the court has routinely declined to … Continue reading The Supreme Court Punts on an Easy Second Amendment Case
In July, in an effort to combat global warming, Berkeley, California, became the first city in the United States to prohibit natural gas in new buildings, including residential homes. "We need to tackle climate change every way that we can," said Berkeley City Councilwoman Kate Harrison, who led the effort. Other cities, including Sacramento, Los … Continue reading Why Banning Gas Stoves Is Not a Serious Way to Fight Climate Change
Juneteenth is a long-standing American holiday, celebrated since the end of the Civil War. However, Juneteenth—a mashup of June 19th, the day on which it’s observed—has waxed and waned in popularity in American history and has strong regional ties to the South and to Texas in particular. Given the additional attention the holiday is now receiving, here are … Continue reading 4 Things to Know About Juneteenth
International trade benefits and enhances the lives of Americans every day. In these uncertain times, it is more important than ever to reiterate the importance of trade to America. In that context, President Donald Trump has proclaimed May 17-23 World Trade Week. The president encourages “Americans to observe this week with events, trade shows, and educational programs that celebrate … Continue reading Remembering the Benefits of Trade
Some 100 million people in China are now back in lockdown as fears of a second wave surge. Now that the US and the rest of the world is opening up, the probability of infection will most likely go up, as will the number of infections. What does that mean for the economy? First, uncertainty … Continue reading Can the Economy Withstand a Second Round of COVID-19?
The stimulus checks are out, and it seems that more are on their way. Every time there is a recession or even an economic slowdown, there always seems to be a cry from the political class that, “We need to stimulate the economy.” Now why is that? Is it because they are so altruistic? Politicians … Continue reading Why Government Stimulus Is Bad Policy
In an editorial last week, the Los Angeles Times declared it conventional wisdom that COVID-19 proves Bernie Sanders was right about “Medicare for All,” because with universal health coverage, the government wouldn’t have to send emergency aid to “hospitals and state health programs.” This assertion is completely false, however, and we know because billions in … Continue reading Canada’s Government-Run Health Care System Crumbled under COVID-19
While many Virginia residents are still reeling from the effects of COVID-19, their elected officials from Gov. Ralph Northam on down are increasing their financial burdens with radical Green New Deal-style programs, energy policy analysts say. Renewable energy mandates and restrictions on carbon dioxide emissions recently signed into law by Northam, a Democrat, are economically … Continue reading How Virginia’s Green New Deal Will Add to Residents’ COVID-19 Costs
By and large, police officers are heroes who put their lives on the line to protect the communities in which they live and serve. How then should we react to cases of police misconduct and brutality when they come to light? Confronting this requires what Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey referred to as “this one, nearly impenetrable barrier, … Continue reading Confronting Police Abuse Requires Shifting Power From Police Unions
Few people in history have seen more jobs up close than Mike Rowe, the longtime host of the Discovery Channel’s hit TV show Dirty Jobs. Now the blue-collar icon has a message for those who say “non-essential” employees have no business working during the COVID-19 pandemic. In a recent TV appearance with Dana Perino on … Continue reading Mike Rowe Is Right: There’s “No Such Thing” as a Non-Essential Worker
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