The Problem With Oh-So-Trendy Socialism
Socialism is cool again. But vibes as a decision-making metric is best reserved for fashion, entertainment, and that new coffee shop downtown.
Thursday Short Cuts
Notable quotables from Adam Smith, Rachel Maddow, Ilhan Omar, National Review, Will Chamberlain, Richard Dawkins, Kash Patel, and more.
Reader Comments
“President Trump warned Maduro not to send drugs to the U.S. But Maduro is still trying to get drugs into our country. And everybody is surprised by Trump’s response?”
Trump’s Pardon Pen Problems
In a poorly timed executive order, a Trump pardon has undermined his critical national security agenda.
That ‘Toss Up’ Tennessee Election?
Memo to Demos: A point nine election spread is “razor thin,” but a nine-point spread is not.
Wednesday Executive News Summary
WaPo’s anti-Hegseth story is biased with bad sourcing, House investigates Walz, Trump warns of land strikes on drug cartels, illegal immigrant kills newlyweds, and more.
The Inflationary Bite of Electric Bills
Regardless of which factor gets the most blame, the reality is that high electricity prices are here to stay unless the underlying issues are addressed.
Justices Skeptical of New Jersey’s Lawfare Against Pro-Life Centers
Post Dobbs, the Left has ramped up its litigious efforts against pregnancy resource centers that actually offer women a choice beyond abortion.
CDC Opts for Humility Over Hubris on Vaccines and Autism Question
The change in the CDC’s language surrounding the contentious issue of childhood vaccines and autism amounts to a return to scientific precision over policy promotion.
College, or Expensive Elementary School?
UC San Diego is admitting students who don’t have a basic understanding of math. Young adults are literally paying for courses they should have mastered already.
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Victor Joecks Democrats Face a Demographic Doom Spiral
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Gary Bauer From Miracle on Ice…
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Cal Thomas Has There Been Voter Fraud?
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Salena Zito Faith, Not Foul-Mouthed Scolds, Shined at the Grammys
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Jeff Jacoby FDR Was Right About the Trouble With Public-Sector Unions
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Daniel McCarthy A Japanese Lesson for Troubled Britain
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Guest Commentary Criticizing Movie Critics
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The Washington Stand The Toxic Idealism of the Leftist Base vs. the New Pragmatism of Socialist Dictators
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The Babylon Bee Support for ICE Skyrockets to 99% After Halftime Show
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