D.C.’s Uber Tax Proves Again that Big Government Is Terrible
As Washington, D.C. residents and commuters are well aware, the D.C. Metro system is nothing short of a national disgrace. It is plainly embarrassing that a country built on free…
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Bernie Sanders’ “Jobs-For-All” Plan Would Mean Prosperity-For-None
Last week, Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vt.) unveiled his plan (or half of one — more on that later) to create a new federal program guaranteeing “Jobs-For-All.” Sen. Sanders’ proposal would…
Why New York’s Proposal to Abolish Tipping Is a Terrible Idea
Recently, I had the pleasure of visiting Europe for the first time. It was a fantastic trip, and there were many things I loved about the continent, including its architecture,…
Fake News Alert: No, Trump’s Tax Cuts Aren’t Blowing Up the Debt
Recently, the Congressional Budget Office (CBO) released a report stating the national debt will increase by an additional $1.9 trillion over the next 10 years due to Trump’s tax cuts.…
Here’s a Brilliant, New Idea to Turbocharge the US Economy
The stock market has been jittery recently amid trade war fears and the possibility of more government regulation for tech companies such as Facebook and Amazon. With the recent market…
Mooney Money! How This Rep. Is Reviving a Forgotten Economic “Magic Formula”
This week, Congressman Alexander Mooney (R-W.Va.) put the classical gold standard back into congressional purview with his introduction of H.R. 5404 and his excellent Wall Street Journal op-ed, “Steel and…
Coming Soon: More Tax Cuts for American Workers?
Recently, there has been increased discussion that Congress is gearing up for a “Tax Cut, Phase II.” This is a terrific development — a second round of tax cuts will…
Why the Internet Sales Tax Is a Really Bad Idea
This week, U.S. Representative Kristi Noem (R-S.D.) made headlines when she threatened to use a discharge petition to force a House floor vote on her Internet sales tax legislation. While…
A Trump Trade War Wouldn’t Put ‘America First’
President Trump rattled global markets this week after announcing his administration would pursue a new 25 percent import tariff on steel, and a new 10 percent import tariff on aluminum.…
WATCH: President Trump Explains Brilliance of Tax Cut Bill at CPAC
Last week, I was fortunate enough to be among the ‘fake news’ press pool covering the annual Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) in National Harbor, Maryland. As always, the American…
Is President Trump Undermining His Own Tax Cuts?
The Trump giveth and the Trump taketh? During a private meeting with lawmakers last week, President Trump signaled that he would be open to a 25 cent per gallon increase to…
Have Republicans Killed Fiscal Conservatism?
Fiscal conservatism is dead. After eight years of legitimate and accurate criticism of the Obama administration for their excessive and irresponsible spending, Republicans, now in control of Washington, have elected…
Remembering Jeff Bell: A Man Who Transformed the World
Supply Side visionary Jeff Bell, who, at 74, suddenly passed away this past weekend, will be remembered by those who knew him for his quick wit, brilliant intellect, and unflagging…
What’s Going On with the Stock Market — And Can Trump Fix It?
Yesterday, the Dow Jones Industrial Average suffered its largest single-day point decline in history after tumbling 1,175 points. Compounding concerns, this sell-off occurred immediately after another large sell-off the previous…
The Most Troubling Number from the Latest GDP Report: “2.8%”
Last week, the Commerce Department released a preliminary estimate showing the U.S. economy grew at 2.6 percent in the fourth quarter of 2017. This 2.6 percent expansion came as somewhat…
How Will Republicans Fare in 2018? Keep an Eye on This New Jersey Race…
Despite the excellent budget put forward by President Trump last year, federal spending continues to flow in a business-as-usual manner — much to the frustration of taxpayers. The Republican Congress…
Why Does This City Require a Police Permit to Sell Books?
This article is part of a series focusing on Lens of Liberty, a project of the Vernon K. Krieble Foundation. Much to the dismay of many American readers, brick-and-mortar bookstores…
Why Amazon’s 20 Finalist Cities Shouldn’t Get Too Excited
Amazon has released its list of 20 finalists to host its second headquarters — and the massive influx of new residents that comes with it. However, although the various city…
Seattle’s Soda Tax Takes Effect — With Predictably Bad Results
Seattle’s newly implemented tax on sugary beverages has been making headlines around the country this week — and not for reasons its proponents had hoped. This was to be expected.…
Will the Cryptocurrency Boom Continue in 2018? Here’s One Clue…
In the final days of 2017, Bitcoin captured the attention of global markets when the price of a single digital coin surged to a record-high price around $20,000. While the…
