John Stossel is the creator of Stossel TV videos, and author of "No They Can't! Why Government Fails—But Individuals Succeed."
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Last year, California wildfires destroyed 13,000 homes. Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass announced: “We are 100% committed to getting this neighborhood rebuilt again!” Gov. Gavin… Read More
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Americans want to help people in need, but when government does that, about 500 billion taxpayer dollars get stolen. It’s how the system is designed,… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Am I sexist? I think there are differences between men and women—traits beyond obvious physical ones. But when I was young, feminist leaders said there… Read More
LawCommentary
Did you know that in most of America, police can take your property, even if you did nothing wrong? They don’t have to charge you… Read More
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“Replace the frigidity of rugged individualism with the warmth of collectivism!” says my new socialist mayor. Sounds so nice … No more greedy capitalists hoarding… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Many popular movies make a constructive point: If you work hard enough and push through tough times, you can achieve your dreams. In “The Pursuit… Read More
EconomyCommentary
People criticize capitalism. A recent Axios-Generation poll says, “College students prefer socialism to capitalism.” Why? Because they believe absurd myths. Like the claim that the Soviet… Read More
SocietyCommentary
While campaigning, President Donald Trump said, “We’re a nation in decline.” Now that he’s president, the left agrees. “We are witnessing the collapse and implosion… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Politicians push government IDs. In a Transportation Security Administration announcement, Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem sternly warns, “You will need a REAL ID to… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Wikipedia is “Wokepedia,” complains Elon Musk. That’s because it’s become so left-wing. “It’s designed to push an ideological agenda that you can’t see,” says journalist… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Google settled a racial bias lawsuit for $50 million. Merrill Lynch paid $20 million. Maryland taxpayers will have to pay $3 million to make a… Read More
SocietyCommentary
We media types obsess about America’s problems. But we should acknowledge that today, life in America is better than life has been anywhere, ever. For… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
The government is “shut down.” Media call this a “crisis.” A “crisis [with] no deal in sight,” says Fox News. Reuters says it’s a “key… Read More
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The federal government owns about one-third of America. Since we’re on a path to bankruptcy, it would be smart to sell some unused property. President… Read More
SocietyCommentary
I am addicted! To my phone. I check an email and before I realize it, I’m watching TikTok videos: lions fight hyenas, military dads reunite… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
The socialist politicians are coming! In Minneapolis, democratic socialist Omar Fateh is favored to be Minneapolis’ next mayor. In New York City, bettors say there’s… Read More
LawCommentary
Americans like licenses. People think they make us safer. We license drivers. We license dogs. But most government licensing is useless. Or harmful. It limits… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Environmental groups are now rich. In 2020 (the most recent data available), they collected $8 billion in donations. $8 billion! “The environmental industrial complex actually… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Progressives love unions. Not only do unions protect workers, they say, unions gave us the weekend and the middle class. I say, capitalism created the… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Friday is the Fourth of July. What will you celebrate? Freedom from the English monarchy? To me, the Fourth is about freedom, period. When the… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Before Robby Starbuck became a problem for leftist companies, alerting consumers to stupid woke indoctrination policies, he directed music videos. He worked with some big… Read More
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Why does Uber make videos where people say, “I’m non-binary or genderqueer”? And why does Lockheed Martin fund floats at pride parades? Because companies want… Read More
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Bizarrely, 62% of young Americans hold a “favorable view” of socialism. How can they be so ignorant? Socialism has been tried by lots of countries. It’s… Read More
EducationCommentary
Now that Texas and South Carolina have passed school choice bills, parents will be able to choose the best school for their kids in 17… Read More
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“Climate change will make earth a living hell!” claims popular astrophysicist Neil DeGrasse Tyson. I don’t believe him. The media say, “All Arctic ice will… Read More
EnergyCommentary
I guess United Nations Secretary-General Antonio Guterres didn’t think his hyping global warming risks brought him enough attention, so now he says, “The era of… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Did you bet on March Madness? I did, and many of you did, too. Americans bet billions on NCAA tournaments. We also “spent $60 billion… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
It’s finally spring. Better mow your lawn. If you don’t, your town government may fine you thousands of dollars a day. Worse, if you can’t… Read More
SocietyCommentary
President Donald Trump ended federal diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Even before, companies were having second thoughts. Victoria’s Secret changed “diversity, equity, and inclusion”… Read More
EnergyCommentary
Climate activists have found a new way to force us to pay more for energy. New York and Vermont passed laws that will raise the… Read More
