Has Intergenerational Progress Stalled?
Jeffrey Miron Maybe not. Commentary on the left and right tends to paint a gloomy picture about whether currently young generations will be economically better off than previous ones. Yet…
Is Driving in California Subsidized?
Marc Joffe Like many other fiscal conservatives, I often criticize the large and growing government subsidies to transit. The very active transit advocacy community on X often responds: “How about…
Man’s 21st Century Best Friend: AI Tools Will Empower Expression if We Keep the Government Away
David Inserra Scientists are now using AI to help humans understand what dogs are trying to communicate with their barks. When I wrote my new Policy Brief, “Artificial Intelligence Regulation…
Trump Assassination Attempt: Investigation Update
Patrick G. Eddington Thomas Matthew Crooks’ failed attempt on former President Trump’s life on July 13 has resulted in the opening of multiple investigations into the incident. What follows is…
It Is Time for the Fed to Cut Rates
Jai Kedia The latest Consumer Price Index (CPI) report showed prices falling 0.1 percent in June, offering hope that the fight against inflation may be nearing an end. When inflation…
Trump’s Tariff Plan Will Raise Prices for Consumers, Just as Bastiat Warned 170 Years Ago
Michael Chapman If elected to a second term as president, Donald Trump says he will impose a 60 percent tariff on all goods from China and a 10 percent tariff…
New Universal Savings Account Bill from Rep. Harshbarger
Adam N. Michel Representative Diana Harshbarger (R‑TN-01) recently introduced an updated and expanded bill to create universal savings accounts (USAs) with an annual contribution limit of $10,000. These new savings…
Friday Feature: The Ferguson School
Colleen Hroncich “A progressive Christian school that offers a culturally inclusive education designed to foster creativity and collaboration and critical thinking, and also a love for Christ,” is how founder…
Inflation News Is Still Exaggerated by Dubious Shelter Estimates
Alan Reynolds Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation has been zero for two months. Over the past 12 months, prices of food at home are up 1.1 percent, and energy prices…
Trump v. US: With Great Power Comes Great Immunity
Gene Healy I have no end of uncharitable thoughts about recent American presidents; yet, when I’m cataloging their sins, the words “undue caution” have never sprung to mind. Could it…