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Right Analysis / Michael Swartz

Foreign Policy / Michael Swartz / January 11, 2019

China Confab With NoKo’s Kim Is Tariff Gamesmanship

Beijing summoned its puppet to talks because Trump’s trade moves are hurting.

Health / Michael Swartz / January 3, 2019

The Cost of ER Care Is Making Americans Sick

A year-long “crowdsourcing” research project highlights the gross over-billing from hospitals.

National Security / Michael Swartz / December 21, 2018

U.S. Departs Syria, Mattis Departs Pentagon

One withdrawal created the Islamic State; the other was the result of defeating it.

Government / Michael Swartz / December 14, 2018

Botching Brexit Leaves No Good Way Out

Prime Minister May had one job: Steward the transition out of the EU. Oops.

Politics / Michael Swartz / December 7, 2018

More ‘Right-Wing Violence,’ or More Furthering an Agenda?

Recent Leftmedia reports deliberately mislead regarding who exactly is “right wing.”

Government / Michael Swartz / November 30, 2018

So What Is the ‘First Step’?

The Senate can make a real difference with some significant reforms to criminal justice.

Government / Michael Swartz / November 16, 2018

A Good ‘First Step’ Toward Needed Prison Reform

Trump and several Republicans are pushing real reform for criminal justice.

Health / Michael Swartz / November 9, 2018

Health Care as a Selling Point

Unless Republicans can figure out a unified policy, they’re going to struggle in years to come.

Regulatory Commissars / IN BRIEF / Michael Swartz / November 2, 2018

Airline Deregulation at 40: Flying the Friendly Skies

Back when 1970s Democrats offered proof positive that deregulation does work.

Politics / Michael Swartz / October 26, 2018

Midterms Are a Big Deal at the State Level, Too

It’s not just Congress up for grabs, but state legislatures and governorships.

Leftmedia / Michael Swartz / October 19, 2018

Fact-Checking the Fact-Checkers

PolitiFact bills itself the arbiter of truth, but it’s been putting its thumb on the scales.

Rainbow Mafia / Michael Swartz / October 12, 2018

Transgender Kids: Eliminating Caring as an Option

From medical studies to media reports, the new “tolerance” is really hurting children.

Education / Michael Swartz / October 5, 2018

Is the Electorate Really Informed?

Just one in three Americans could pass a 10-question test derived from the U.S. Citizenship Test.

Family / Michael Swartz / September 28, 2018

Taking Vows — and Meaning It

The divorce rate is way down and Millennials should get a lot of the credit.

National Security / Michael Swartz / September 21, 2018

The Good News on Terrorism

The State Department’s latest report on global terrorism shows that current policies are working.

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