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Michael Swartz / February 22, 2019

SCOTUS: States Subject to Limits on Seizure, Too

How excessive is the practice of civil assess forfeiture? The justices were unanimous.

Michael Swartz / February 15, 2019

Religious Liberty Gets a Small Boost From a Jurist

The University of Iowa was thwarted, albeit narrowly, in its attempt to persecute Christians.

Michael Swartz / February 8, 2019

‘Green New Deal’ Is Just Repackaged Socialism

With the “great unveiling,” it’s more evident than ever that the real agenda is more government.

Michael Swartz / February 1, 2019

Dems Know Nothing About the Appeal of Howard Schultz

The former Starbucks CEO is a loyal Democrat, but he’s a straight, white, wealthy male.

Michael Swartz / January 25, 2019

Another Nuclear Option to Clear Judicial Backlog?

Senate Democrats keep finding new ways to obstruct Trump’s nominations.

Michael Swartz / January 18, 2019

O’Rourke’s Coming Constitutional Crisis

His contempt for the Constitution and the People are typical of today’s Democrat Party.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.”

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.

Michael Swartz / November 16, 2018

A Good ‘First Step’ Toward Needed Prison Reform

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

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.

Michael Swartz / November 2, 2018

Airline Deregulation at 40: Flying the Friendly Skies

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

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