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Interest-Rate Caps Aren’t the Solution to Our Credit Card Woes
Americans have just set yet another record — but it isn’t one to celebrate.Personal household debt has reached an unprecedented $18.6 trillion, according to a recent report from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York. Of…
Observations on a Torrent of Bad News
The past week has brought an unusual amount of bad news; so much that it’s been difficult to focus on any one item before you’re buffeted by the next horrific headline. Here are a few of my personal observations on some of…
The Dumbest Assumption in All of Politics
One of the most persistent mistakes in modern politics is the insistence on flattening all ideologies — pretending that all human beings think the same way, want the same things, and are motivated by the same forces. Every…
This Christmas, Revive the Lost Art of Matchmaking
Forget Christmas socks, board games or even cash. The gift many single young adults want most is a spouse. Put on your Santa hat and keep your eyes out for potential matches.Marriage is a bedrock societal institution. It’s…
Trump’s right: The affordability crisis is a misconception
The media has successfully convinced the public that Americans are grappling with an affordability crisis. After nearly five years of soaring prices, many feel they can no longer afford everyday purchases, leading to a…
The Left Doesn’t Believe in the Constitutional Order
During oral arguments in Trump v. Slaughter, Supreme Court Justice Sonia Sotomayor threatened America with a good time, warning that the administration is “asking us to destroy the structure of government.”Great. It’s about…
No, Notre Dame Doesn’t Owe College Football a Bowl Game
Ever since Notre Dame’s football team was cheated (yes, cheated) out of playing in the college football championship playoffs, the news has been filled with articles by sportswriters who are incensed that the team decided not…
What Do We Do About China?
The United States is confronting an existential threat — but not the kind defined by ships on the horizon or missiles in the air. The danger instead stems from a waning sense of national purpose and a growing doubt about…
The Melting Pot is Boiling Over
In one sense, the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution are the foundation of the country’s government. The Declaration laid out the principles we aspire toward. The Constitution established the three branches of…
Trump’s prosperity will end talk of Socialism
Recent polls indicate that a significant number of Americans, particularly younger voters, are gravitating toward Socialism. This trend poses a serious threat to the prosperity of the American people. Capitalism, not…
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