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Denmark Is Not a Socialist Economic Nirvana
A recent New York Times op-ed observed that “Danes haven’t built a ‘socialist’ country. Just one that works.” A more precise observation would have been that Denmark has built a free-market democracy that works for Danes. Given the fact that America is a much larger and far more diverse and multifaceted nation than Denmark, comparing…Anthony B. Kim -
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Lawmakers Seek Sanctions Against Chinese Communist Party Officials for Human Rights Abuses
Republican lawmakers are pushing for sanctions on Chinese Communist Party officials over China’s “duplicitous, ineffective, and cruel” response to the coronavirus outbreak. Republican Reps. Jim Banks of Indiana, Dan Crenshaw of Texas, and Lance Gooden of Texas sent a letter Monday to Secretaries Mike Pompeo and Steven Mnuchin asking that Magnitsky Sanctions be imposed on seven Chinese…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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Pulitzer Prize-Winning 1619 Project Set to Advance Socialism Teaching in the Classroom
The Pulitzer Prize Board recently awarded its commentary award to The New York Times’ Nikole Hannah-Jones for her essay launching the “1619 Project.” This will accelerate a trend already underway: subjecting schoolchildren to a curriculum that blames slavery on capitalism and whose creator believes socialism offers the best path to racial equity. The overt political nature of…Mike Gonzalez -
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More Economic Freedom Is the Tonic Financially Crippled Greece Needs Most
Even before the COVID-19 pandemic slammed Greece’s economy, the country’s ranking in The Heritage Foundation’s annual Index of Economic Freedom had lagged far behind most other members of the European Union for many years. Although Greece’s overall economic freedom score increased by 2.2 points in the 2020 edition of the index, it remains ranked 44th…James M. Roberts -
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Judge Blocks Kansas From Limiting Attendance at Religious Services
A federal judge blocked Kansas from limiting attendance at religious services during the coronavirus pandemic Saturday. Wichita U.S. District Judge John Broomes blocked an order from Kansas Gov. Laura Kelly, a Democrat, limiting attendance at religious services to 10 people or fewer. Broomes’ ruling prevents Kelly’s enforcement of the order as long as pastors and congregations observe…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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Manipulation Through Racial Hoaxes
We black people are so convenient and useful to America’s leftists. Whenever there’s a bit of silencing to be done, just accuse a detractor or critic of racism. A recent, particularly stupid, example is CNN’s Brandon Tensley’s complaint that the “coronavirus task force is another example of Trump administration’s lack of diversity.” Tensley said the…Walter E. Williams -
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News Media Needs to Be Saved, Especially From Itself
I confess to a certain self-interest in today’s column. The media, especially newspapers, are in trouble. Conservatives like myself have been relentless in attacking their collective bias over the years, but as more of them fold or reduce staff, it is crucial the institution be saved. Margaret Sullivan, a columnist for The Washington Post, has…Cal Thomas -
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Why the Feds Should Social Distance Themselves From an Election Process Takeover
COVID-19—is there anything the coronavirus can’t do? Sens. Amy Klobuchar, D-Minn., and Ron Wyden, D-Ore., seem to think it should make the feds tell the states how to run their elections. They’ve introduced a bill that would do just that. S. 3529, the Natural Disaster and Emergency Ballot Act of 2020, is aptly named because it could…Hans von Spakovsky -
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Cuomo: New York’s Social Distancing Efforts Paying Off
New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo said Wednesday he sees a “positive sign” that social distancing measures are working in New York City to slow the spread of the coronavirus. “The evidence suggests that the density control measures may be working,” Cuomo said at a press briefing about the pandemic in New York. Cuomo said that…Chuck Ross -
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Sebastian Gorka Exposes the Great Lie of Socialism
Young Americans are being taken captive by a political ideology that has failed over and over again. “America First” host and former White House aide Sebastian Gorka debunks some myths of socialism and challenges Americans to look honestly at its great lie. Read the transcript, posted below, or listen to the podcast: We also cover…Virginia Allen -
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Socialism’s Past
Sen. Bernie Sanders’, I-Vt., call for socialism has resonated among many Americans, particularly young Americans. They’ve fallen prey to the idea of a paradise here on Earth where things are free and there’s little want. But socialists never reveal what turns out to be their true agenda. Let’s look at the kind of statements they…Walter E. Williams -
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Judge Lynn Adelman Embarrasses the Federal Judiciary
In a famous “I Love Lucy” episode, Lucy and Ethel get a job at a candy factory and have to wrap chocolates as they come off the assembly line on a conveyor belt. In no time at all, the fast pace overwhelms the hapless duo. Mayhem and hilarity ensue as the two stuff chocolates into…GianCarlo Canaparo -
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Why ‘Real’ Socialism Leads to Tyranny
“Real socialism hasn’t been tried!” Anyone who’s gone to college in the past few decades has probably heard some form of this phrase to excuse the failures of socialism and distinguish between “nice” socialism and the “mean” socialism of, say, Fidel Castro’s Cuba. Oh, and maybe communist Cuba isn’t all bad, they say. Well, yes…Jarrett Stepman -
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Women’s Economic Empowerment About More Than ‘Seat in the Boardroom,’ State Department Official Says
Women’s economic empowerment is about so much more than women having powerful positions, says a senior government economics and business official. “Economic success for women is about more than having a seat in the boardroom or running our own companies,” Manisha Singh, assistant secretary of state for the Bureau of Economic and Business Affairs, said…Rachel del Guidice -
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In Massachusetts, Resistance to Marijuana Dispensaries
Although recreational marijuana has been legal in Massachusetts since voters approved it in 2016, the pot industry has experienced some serious pushback against dispensaries at the local level. More than 90 municipalities in the state have opted out or prohibited commercial cannabis establishments. The development is the result of a grassroots effort coordinated by local…Virginia Aabram -
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Sanders Dumpster Dives Through the Ash Heap of Socialism’s History
It seems that Sen. Bernie Sanders can always find a way to look at the bright side of a communist dictatorship. Right after praising Cuban communist dictator Fidel Castro’s literacy programs on CBS’ “60 Minutes” on Feb. 23, Sanders, I-Vt., decided to share a little praise of communist China as well. In a CNN town…Jarrett Stepman -
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What Young Americans Don’t Know About Socialism
Pundits have argued that younger voters, especially those under 30, are less inclined to be bothered when they hear the word “socialism,” since they have no firsthand memory of the Cold War. To some extent, this must be true. Those who weren’t alive during socialism’s cruelest catastrophes—or even its many banal failures—will be less put…David Harsanyi -
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Sen. Joni Ernst Reveals the Soviet Union Trip That Influenced Her Views on Socialism
In 1989, Sen. Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, traveled to the Soviet Union. What she saw and heard during her time there influenced her, as she discusses in today’s podcast. Read the lightly edited interview, posted below, or listen on the podcast: We also cover these stories: The Trump administration releases new details about its coronavirus response…Rachel del Guidice -
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Conservatives Skewer the Socialist Policies of Today’s Liberals
Today’s liberals offer the security of socialism to young Americans, but there isn’t enough money on the planet to deliver what they promise, the chairman of the American Conservative Union said Thursday before a huge gathering of conservative activists. “Maybe it was fuzzy math, but the intention was that we’ll hold onto these resources to give…Allison Schuster -
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‘America Needs Our Help to Keep Her Special,’ Heritage President Tells Conservatives
America is only a republic if Americans can keep it, Heritage Foundation President Kay C. James told an enthusiastic crowd Thursday at the annual Conservative Political Action Conference, echoing the storied sentiments of Benjamin Franklin. James delivered an invigorating speech designed to motivate conservatives to talk about their values with others and encourage them to…Allison Schuster