Sep 19, 2024
In 19th-century America , about as land-abundant as it got , the sectors that grew the most were services and agriculture, which were not much protected by tariffs.
Sep 12, 2024
During his campaign, former President Donald Trump has proposed his share of bad policy ideas, such as a 20% tariff across the board. But tasking Elon Musk with heading a commission to make the government more efficient is one worth considering.
Sep 5, 2024
Our permitting regime is a web of red tape that stifles innovation, slows growth and leaves Americans poorer, less free and increasingly frustrated with a government more interested in regulating than enabling prosperity.
Aug 29, 2024
This should not be mistaken for a Harris endorsement. But whether you agree or not with Harris and Walz's plans, we should celebrate the fact that at least one party again proclaims this country to be awesome, because it really is.
Aug 22, 2024
For one thing, the result of so many tired and tried ideas is ballooning deficits, cronyism and exploding national debt, regardless of who sits in the Oval Office.
Aug 16, 2024
While Americans may nod approvingly at the abstract notion of supporting domestic industries, they vote with their wallets for the most affordable goods, regardless of origin.
Aug 1, 2024
There isn't any doubt that more people, and hence more babies, are a boon for our lives and our economy. But that alone isn't a good reason for government subsidies. And while raising kids is expensive, that's no justification for a government tax break, either.
Jul 25, 2024
This cronyism is of no benefit to most ordinary workers; it's a boondoggle for the politically powerful. It will hurt working-class taxpayers.