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What the Left Gets Wrong About Racial Disparities
My longtime friend and colleague Thomas Sowell has just published a revised and enlarged edition of “Discrimination and Disparities.” It lays waste to myth after myth about the causes of human differences not only in the United States but around the globe. Throughout the book, Sowell shows that socioeconomic outcomes differ vastly among individuals, groups,…Walter E. Williams -
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3 of the Most Telling Failures of Socialism
Some conservatives may be discouraged by the latest surveys confirming that nearly one-half of millennials are receptive to living under socialism and regard capitalism as a captive of greed. In fact, they present us with a golden opportunity to educate all Americans about the manifold failures of socialism and the miraculous advances the world has made under free enterprise….Lee Edwards -
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I’m a College Student. Here’s Why I Oppose Socialism.
In the 2016 presidential primaries, 2.1 million people under age 30 voted for democratic socialist Bernie Sanders. But do young Americans really know what it means to live under socialism? Cambodia, like other countries in the past and present, offers clear evidence of the outcomes of socialist policies such as the Green New Deal championed…Courtney Joyner -
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What Social Security’s Shortfall Means for You
Workers and retirees have long been warned that Social Security’s trust fund will run out of funds sometime in the future, and that the program has many trillions of dollars in unfunded obligations. But what does this year’s 2019 Trustees Report, revealing $16.8 trillion in unfunded obligations over the next 75 years and insolvency in…Rachel Greszler -
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Physician-Assisted Suicide Comes to New Jersey. Here’s Why It’s Badly Misguided.
In becoming the ninth jurisdiction to legalize physician-assisted suicide, New Jersey has unleashed a Pandora’s box on its residents—and the poor, weak, and disabled will suffer the most. The Medical Aid in Dying for the Terminally Ill Act was signed into law by New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy, a Democrat, after it narrowly cleared both…Monica Burke -
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Tea Party Backs ‘Stop Socialism, Choose Freedom’ Rallies on Tax Day
Americans across the country are preparing to organize 300 or more rallies against socialism on Monday, mobilized and assisted by a major tea party group. April 15 not only is Tax Day, when income tax returns are due, but also marks the 10th anniversary of a series of protests against high taxes and an economic…Joshua Q. Nelson -
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How ‘Mickey Mouse Clubhouse’ Embodies Capitalism’s Edge Over Socialism
A children’s TV show starring Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, and other Disney characters demonstrates that socialism can’t claim the moral high ground over capitalism, a business school professor argues. Jason Brennan, a professor of strategy, economics, ethics, and public policy at McDonough School of Business at Georgetown University, spoke on the topic of “Fake Socialism…Courtney Joyner -
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Why Socialism Fails Wherever It’s Tried
“The economy of Venezuela has collapsed as a result of gross socialist mismanagement. Their currency is essentially worthless. To start over, the next government of Venezuela must re-establish the rule of law, protect private property rights, and create a new currency.” So writes Richard Rahn, one of America’s most brilliant economists. With socialism now stunningly in…Bill Walton -
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Jordan Peterson Explains What Draws People to Socialism
Jordan Peterson spoke at a Heritage Foundation event in New York City. We discussed the rise of socialism in America, the importance of personal responsibility, and why his message is resonating with so many people. Peterson is a professor of psychology at the University of Toronto, a clinical psychologist, and author of the book “12…Genevieve Wood -
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Change Social Security to a Program of Ownership
I have been an advocate for years of changing our Social Security system to a program of ownership rather than government taxing and spending. To those walking around with the idea that Social Security is some kind of pension in which you have been investing for years—forget it. Current retirees get their money from payroll…Star Parker -
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America’s Past Shows Why Socialism Won’t Work
Socialism is trending in America. Politicians once ran from the term; now more embrace it. And polls show younger people are favoring it. Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., won a seat in Congress by promising free health care for all, free college tuition, and something called climate justice. According to her Green New Deal, climate justice includes…Kay C. James -
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New York Politician Boots Chick-Fil-A From Buffalo Airport
Buffalo Niagara International Airport canceled plans to open a Chick-fil-A after a New York politician accused the fast-food chain of discrimination. Democratic New York state Assemblyman Sean Ryan took issue with Chick-fil-A’s Christian stances in a Facebook post that prompted the Niagara Frontier Transportation Authority to decide against previous plans to install the Chick-fil-A at the airport. “I…Mary Margaret Olohan -
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The ‘Mismanagement’ in Venezuela Part of Its Socialist System
Venezuela is a disaster. Yet 20 years ago, it was the wealthiest country in Latin America. It still has the world’s biggest oil reserves. It should be a happy and prosperous nation. But then Venezuela went socialist. Democratic socialist to be exact. They voted for it. Hugo Chavez promised the poor “social and economic reforms.”…John Stossel -
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4 Reasons Why Africa’s Experiments in Socialism Failed
While Americans weigh arguments made by those promoting programs such as “Medicare for All” and the Green New Deal, some experts look to Africa for examples of the fates of similar socialist policies. How such experiments failed Africa was the topic of a recent lecture at The Heritage Foundation titled “How Socialism Destroyed Africa.” George…Courtney Joyner -
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Why Politicians on the Left Can’t Fix What Ails Public Schools in New York City
New York leaders are right to be upset that only seven black kids got into one of the most prestigious public schools in the city, Stuyvesant High, out of 895 spots. Something indeed ought to be done. Unfortunately, officials such as Mayor Bill de Blasio and Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., emphasize equality of outcome rather…Mike Gonzalez -
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White House Report Hails Tax Cuts Spurring Economic Growth, Warns of Socialism’s Cost
The annual Economic Report of the President highlights the successes of tax reform and deregulation, while warning of the dangers of socialist proposals. The report, compiled by the White House Council of Economic Advisers and released Tuesday, also notes wages are rising, unemployment is at a nearly five-decade low, while focusing on what can historically…Fred Lucas -
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Democrats Vote Against Trump’s Judicial Nominees Far More Than Republicans Did Against Obama’s
The Senate has confirmed Neomi Rao to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit. She’s exactly the kind of impartial judge that we need across the judiciary. That makes 91 judges overall, and 36 to the federal appeals court, since President Donald Trump took office. Whatever those numbers mean on their own, the…Thomas Jipping -
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Young People’s Embrace of Socialism Shows Why We Shouldn’t Lower the Voting Age
The left really wants to give kids the right to vote. This idea is so popular on the left that a majority of House Democrats voted in favor of lowering the voting age to 16. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., endorsed the idea as well. Why would Pelosi and others on the left want to…Jarrett Stepman -
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Class Warfare Only Benefits Elites, Politicians
Some Americans have much higher income and wealth than others. Former President Barack Obama explained, “I do think at a certain point you’ve made enough money.” An adviser to Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, D-N.Y., who has a Twitter account called “Every Billionaire Is A Policy Failure,” tweeted, “My goal for this year is to get a…Walter E. Williams -
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Half of Young Americans Want to Live in a Socialist Country
Half of young Americans would rather live in a socialist country, according to a new poll. The Harris Poll found that 49.6 percent of millennials prefer living in a socialist country. Pew Research Center defines millennials as those born between 1981 and 1996, ages 23 to 38 in 2019, and Gen Z, those born between…Rachel del Guidice