Economy / Thomas Gallatin

Hating Capitalism, but Loving Free Enterprise?

Apparently, a significant number of Americans hold the false belief that the free market is opposed to capitalism and can function without it.

Re: The Left / Victor Davis Hanson

Not Winning? Just Change the Rules

Statism, socialism, and communism can never sustain public support. Throughout history, the Left has therefore begun by changing the rules.

Energy / Cal Thomas

Why Can’t We Fix the Oil Problem?

Some consider new refineries a bad financial risk as the country shifts toward renewable energy and electric vehicles. That sounds like defeatism to me.

Culture / Patrick Hampton

Embracing Life and Freedom Beyond the Plantation

If you are willing to step toward truth, you may find that the “bondage” you were told was permanent was never the whole story.

Quotes / The Editors

Thursday Short Cuts

Notable quotables from Hasan Piker, Abdul El-Sayed, Hillary Clinton, Hunter Biden, Julian Epstein, Jake Altman, Ian Haworth, Betsy McCaughey, Star Parker, and more.

Humor / The Babylon Bee

Florida Credits Record-Low Crime Rate to Having Chased Away All the Democrats

“Every Democrat who moves out of the state brings us closer to a better, brighter Florida.”

Mailbag / The Editors

Reader Comments

“The states and municipalities that are testing ‘policy innovation’ support socialism because their constituents have never lived it.”

Publisher's Corner / Mark Alexander

How Colleges and Universities Are Restoring Civility on Campus

A growing number of colleges and universities have launched well-funded efforts to restore civility among students.

Top Videos

It’s Not ‘Academic,’ Actually

Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez explains the difference between communism and socialism.

NBC Anchor Stunned Speechless

Francesca Hong, who had led in opinion polls, lost to David Crowley, a moderate Democrat.

Democratic Socialist Crumbles From Basic Questions

Dr. Frances Gill of the DSA spoke to NBC News 4 Los Angeles reporter Conan Nolan about her political movement.

Trump’s High-Stakes Gamble to Make Iran Surrender

President Trump is betting that sanctions, a naval blockade, and Tehran’s worsening economic crisis can finally force the regime to give in.

Who Won the Cold War?

Franklin Camargo hits Hollywood Boulevard to find out how much Americans actually know about the war that could have ended the world.

Humor: Mamdani Sad That He Lacks Legal Authority to Invade Poland

It means he can’t follow through on his promises to take care of all the Jews.

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