Walter E. Williams, Ph.D., a columnist for The Daily Signal, was a professor of economics at George Mason University until his death Dec. 2, 2020.
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Having enjoyed my 82nd birthday, I am part of a group of about 50 million Americans who are 65 years of age or older. Those… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Several recent polls, plus the popularity of Sen. Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., demonstrate that young people prefer socialism to free market capitalism. That, I believe, is… Read More
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In the aftermath of the Kanye West dust-up, my heart goes out to the white people who control the Democratic Party. My pity stems from… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Before the massive growth of our welfare state, private charity was the sole option for an individual or family facing insurmountable financial difficulties or other… Read More
EducationCommentary
Just within the past week or so, some shocking professorial behavior has come to light. In the wake of Barbara Bush’s death, California State University,… Read More
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Earlier this month, the 2017 National Assessment of Educational Progress, aka the nation’s “report card,” was released. It’s not a pretty story. Only 37 percent… Read More
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When World War II ended, Washington, D.C.’s population was about 900,000; today it’s about 700,000. In 1950, Baltimore’s population was almost 950,000; today it’s around… Read More
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It’s often thought to be beyond question that black political power is necessary for economic power and enhanced socio-economic welfare. That’s an idea that lends… Read More
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I don’t mind saying that this column represents a grossly understated review of “Discrimination and Disparities,” just published by my longtime friend and colleague Thomas… Read More
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Here’s a question for you: In 1950, would it have been possible for anyone to know all of the goods and services that we would… Read More
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One of the unavoidable tragedies of youth is the temptation to think that what is seen today has always been. Nowhere is this more noticeable… Read More
EconomyCommentary
There are a couple of important economic lessons that the American people should learn. I’m going to title one “the seen and unseen” and the… Read More
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Before we discuss violence with guns, I’d like to run a couple of questions by you. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention,… Read More
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A liberal-created failure that goes entirely ignored is the left’s harmful agenda for society’s most vulnerable people—the mentally ill. Eastern State Hospital, built in 1773… Read More
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A recent article in The Guardian dons the foreboding title “Robots will destroy our jobs—and we’re not ready for it.” The article claims, “For every… Read More
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Carter G. Woodson, noted scholar, historian, and educator, created “Negro History Week” in 1926, which became Black History Month in 1976. Woodson chose February because… Read More
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Some people have called for a balanced budget amendment to our Constitution as a means of reining in a big-spending Congress. That’s a misguided vision,… Read More
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President Donald Trump reportedly asked why the U.S. is “having all these people from s—hole countries come here.” I think he could have used better… Read More
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President Donald Trump said, “We are going to take a strong look at our country’s libel laws so that when somebody says something that is… Read More
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Hillary Clinton blamed the Electoral College for her stunning defeat in the 2016 presidential election in her latest memoirs, “What Happened.” Some have claimed that… Read More
EducationCommentary
A frequent point I have made in past columns has been about the educational travesty happening on many college campuses. Some people have labeled my… Read More
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We are a nation of 325 million people. We have a bit of control over the behavior of our 535 elected representatives in Congress, the… Read More
EducationCommentary
My recent columns have focused on the extremely poor educational outcomes for black students. There’s enough blame for all involved to have their fair share…. Read More
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Before the question, how about a few statistics? The 20th century was mankind’s most brutal century. Roughly 16 million people lost their lives during World… Read More
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I’m approaching my 82nd birthday, and my daughter will occasionally suggest that modernity is perplexing to me because I’m from prehistoric times. As such, it… Read More
EducationCommentary
The educational achievement of white youngsters is nothing to write home about, but that achieved by blacks is nothing less than disgraceful. Let’s look at… Read More
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A common feature of our time is the extent to which many in our nation have become preoccupied with diversity. But true diversity obsession, almost… Read More
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When hunting was the major source of food, hunters often used stalking horses as a means of sneaking up on their prey. They would synchronize… Read More
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One of the most challenging and important jobs for an economics professor is to teach students how little we know and can possibly know. My… Read More
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I am not nearly so coldhearted and unsympathetic toward the mainstream media as some of my conservative friends, such as Rush Limbaugh, Mark Levin, Sean… Read More
