Michael Swartz is a recovering politician turned writer. What began way back in 2003 with occasional features for The Patriot Post has blossomed into a weekly column. That love for the written word also led Michael to author a book with his own policy prescriptions and embark upon writing a history of the Tea Party for release later this year.
Are High Interest Rates the New Normal?
Bidenomics is failing on all fronts, and some think prices are never going back down again.
GOP House Takes on California EV Mandate
The Golden State’s push for 100% electric vehicle sales by 2035 is meeting resistance not only from consumers but also autoworkers and federal legislators.
Cali-Style Blackouts Deep in the Heart of Texas?
The energy-rich state is oddly dependent on renewables, which are utterly dependent on the weather.
The Leftmedia Keeps Covering for Biden’s Lies
Time and time again, Joe Biden has proven himself to be an unusually bad liar, even with the Leftmedia’s help.
Bidenomics: More Food Stamps, Higher Prices
Sadly, it comes as no surprise that families on food stamps got nearly $150 more per month than they should have in 2022.
Chicago Dem Sets a Low Bar for Shootouts
By calling for a daytime cease-fire, a sorry city alderman pushes the envelope of ridiculousness.
Is Kratom Our Newest Addiction?
Whether chewing its leaves directly or brewing them into a tea, kratom can be a stimulant or a sedative, and it can also be deadly.
Solar Power From Slave Power?
There’s a dirty little secret about those Chinese-made solar panels that are popping up everywhere.
Workers in Their Prime Return to Job Market
Several factors have driven the increase in workers, but Joe Biden has no room for boasting.
The Big Apple’s Sanctuary Disaster
New Yorkers were in favor of their status as a sanctuary city — until they were against it.
Is Religious Liberty No Longer a Human Right?
The Left is working to deny religious freedom if it’s used to criticize the Rainbow Mafia’s agenda.
About Those ‘Hottest Days Ever’
What the alarmists are calling the hottest spell in “at least 100,000 years” is what we call “summer.”
How Military Service Lost Its Appeal
The landscape has shifted, our priorities are misplaced, and we’re turning off our next generation of warriors.
Out With Pride Month and in With Fidelity Month
An extraordinary Princeton professor has a better, more noble idea for the month of June.
We’re the Product, and They’re Spying on Us
A treasure trove of our personal information is the price we now pay for interacting on the Internet.
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