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The Tax Reform Debate
In the discourse on fiscal policy, the conservative stance on taxation is not merely about keeping taxes low; it’s about fostering an environment where economic freedom and individual prosperity can flourish. Here’s why, from a…
Hamas, Islam, and October 7
On October 7, 2023, Hamas, the Islamic resistance movement, conducted an unprecedented attack on Israel. This raised the legitimate question of why Hamas did it, knowing well the expected Israeli response. In what follows, I will stress a…
Elections Matter to U.N. Climate Negotiations
No matter how big China’s economy becomes and how outsized Russia’s influence on geopolitics has grown, the United States is still the straw that stirs the drink on climate policy.An article published in the Japan Times about…
Are Fat Jokes an Existential Threat to American Universities?
When I entered Syracuse University in 1959, the doctrine of in loco parentis, from the Latin, in place of the parent, ruled. Never openly admitted, but crystal clear was the aim of thwarting sex, so freshmen women were required live in…
Trump Assassins: Off-the-Books Assets?
Prior to their respective assassination attempts targeting Trump, Ryan Routh and Thomas Crooks had extraordinary proximity to U.S. Intelligence, demonstrated foreknowledge of Trump’s schedule and security, and acquired skills that…
A Target on His Back — Trump as the New John Wick
So now we have the murmurings of a third possible assassination attempt on the life of former President Trump. Multiple attendees seated onstage at Trump’s Tucson rally experienced severe eye pain afterward, requiring emergency room…
Trump Supporters Apparently Attacked At Rally With Clandestine Weapon
At least 20 Trump supporters may have been attacked covertly by chemicals or a high-power laser at a Trump rally in Tucson on September 12. Some victims suffered severe burns. Many were temporarily blinded, with symptoms lasting until…
Does ‘No Contact’ Mean No Accountability?
(Author’s note: Dan and Laura are real people going through this situation right now; their names were changed to protect privacy.)A frail, 85-year-old cancer survivor sits in his living room obsessively dialing a number on his landline…
The New Gods Among Us
In ancient Egypt, pharaohs were considered gods. Egyptians believed that when a pharaoh died, he would continue to lead them from the beyond, which partially explains why they had such ornate tombs. Beginning 2,600 years ago, Japanese…
Will the Republicans Really Lose — Again?
Remember just a few short weeks ago: Donald Trump’s heroic defiance of an assassination attempt was grudgingly admired even by opponents, while the Democrats were in disarray over what to do about their demented president running for…