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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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
PoliticsCommentary
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
SocietyCommentary
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
SocietyCommentary
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
PoliticsCommentary
“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
InternationalCommentary
America needs more rules to protect workers, say some from both parties. Sen. Josh Hawley wants more rules empowering unions. Barack Obama’s labor secretary says… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Socialism is popular! A Pew study reports that more than a third of American adults view it positively. How is this possible? Little has… Read More
EconomyCommentary
The Department of Government Efficiency has started making moves. The D.C. media are furious about his attempts to cut government agencies. But I take Elon… Read More
InternationalCommentary
Finally, a real libertarian is president. That’s in Argentina, where last year, Javier Milei surprised pundits by winning the election by a landslide. Now that… Read More
EnergyCommentary
“Sustainability” investments became popular a few years back. So-called experts said companies shouldn’t just focus on profit. They should put more effort into being “nice.”… Read More
SecurityCommentary
“Donald Trump will be a tyrant!” So my neighbors claim. I live in Manhattan. Feel for me. Yes, Trump says wild things, like riffing about… Read More
