In Defense of Freer Trade
The rise of President Trump have led many to believe protectionism is good politics … and even good economics. They are wrong on both counts.
Against the New Isolationism
Those of us who still believe democracy is important enough to be protected and expanded around the world must present ourselves to a more skeptical America. Principles can not defend themselves.
Trump’s Latest Unlikely Helper: Justin Trudeau
Caught in his own scandal, the Canadian Prime Minister and his supporters are attempting to win re-election using arguments Trump can easily mold to his own defense.
Kim-Trump Summit: Thank God It’s Over
The summit between Kim Jong-un and Donald Trump was cut short without an agreement…which was just about the only good news to come out of the fiasco.
The Kim Summit: Is Trump Caving?
“The Art of the Deal” to the “Art of the Cave”?
Meanwhile, in Canada…
Justin Trudeau went from a favored celebrity incumbent to fumbling laughingstock – eight months before Election Day. Canada had its longest political week in years.
Do Lower Interest Rates Actually Make Income Inequality Worse?
The left and center-left have relied on loose monetary policy for decades. A new paper says it shouldn’t be.
Further Thoughts on the Abortion Issue
When two principles of this much importance clash, the first instinct should be to preserve as much of both as possible. Sadly, that hasn’t been the case regarding abortion for nearly 50 years.
GOP Misinterpretation Leads to Misguided Outrage Against Northam
Is a sensitive issue being exploited?
Governor Northam Blows Up the Narrative With I-81 Upgrade Plan
As the General Assembly prepared to argue about tax itemization, tax refunds, and windfall spending (while finding ways to avoid…