EconomyNews
Recovery Slows as Economy Adds 245,000 Jobs
The U.S. economy added 245,000 jobs in November, far below economists’ expectations, while unemployment fell to 6.7%, according to Department of Labor data released Friday…. Read More
SocietyAnalysis
Here’s How COVID-19 Restrictions Curb Religious Freedom
Exactly how have COVID-19 restrictions on churches and other places of worship affected First Amendment freedoms? What happened when the Supreme Court last week blocked… Read More
Health CareNews
CDC Tells Americans to ‘Stay at Home and Not Travel’ for Christmas
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention discouraged Americans from Christmas travel due to the coronavirus pandemic during a telephone press conference Wednesday. “We did… Read More
Health CareNews
Austin Mayor Flies Private to Cabo San Lucas, Films Himself Telling Citizens to ‘Stay Home’
The mayor of Austin, Texas, flew private to Cabo San Lucas, Mexico, where he filmed himself telling citizens to “stay home.” Austin Mayor Steve Adler… Read More
PoliticsCommentary
Trump Won His Other Campaign—to Destroy Media Credibility
Convinced that President Donald Trump lost his bid for reelection, the media suddenly became less hysterical. Just like that, the media, at least to some… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Leftist Politicians’ Hypocrisy Demonstrates Shallowness of ‘Party of Science’
States around the country are heading into the second wave of pandemic lockdowns, but many Americans may not be so keen on complying this time… Read More
Health CareCommentary
More Lockdowns Aren’t Answer to Stopping COVID-19
As infections increase during the “second wave” of the coronavirus, too many politicians are knee-jerking to reimpose harsh restrictions such as business shutdowns, curfews, and… Read More
SocietyNews
Pub Owners Declare ‘Autonomous Zone’ to Keep Doors Open Amid COVID-19 Restrictions
Owners of a Staten Island pub have declared it an “autonomous zone” in defiance of tighter COVID-19 restrictions in New York City from Mayor Bill de… Read More
Health CareNews
San Jose Mayor Attends Thanksgiving Party After Telling Citizens to ‘Cancel Big Gatherings This Year’
The mayor of San Jose, California, attended a Thanksgiving party with family members who were not part of his own household after telling citizens to… Read More
Health CareNews
LA County’s Latest Lockdown Order Exempts Protests, Religious Services
Los Angeles County’s Friday coronavirus order exempts protests and religious services as cases rise in the densely populated area. The temporary order, which is set… Read More
Health CareCommentary
To Get COVID-19 Under Control, We Must Make This Crucial Change
When COVID-19 first reached America nearly a year ago, we knew very little about it—what it did, whom it affected most, or even whether human-to-human… Read More
SocietyCommentary
Americans View Religion as an ‘Identity,’ Not a ‘Hobby.’ Policymakers Should Take Note.
A new survey has provided unique insights into what faith-based Americans have been thinking about their beliefs in the wake of COVID-19—and how they feel… Read More
Health Care Analysis
A Commonsense Approach to COVID-19
Are lockdowns ever necessary? Will the new COVID-19 vaccines be safe? How risky is it to travel for the holidays? What new medical treatments do… Read More
Health CareCommentary
In Oregon, Drugs Are Legal and Thanksgiving Is Criminalized
In Oregon, you can have cocaine, but not cranberries. Heroin, but no ham. Meth, but not mashed potatoes! Amazingly, a state that just legalized drugs… Read More
Health CareNews
Nevada Governor Orders Indoor Mask Mandate, Limits Private Gatherings Ahead of Thanksgiving
Democratic Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak on Sunday strengthened the state’s mask mandate and limited attendees in private gatherings ahead of Thanksgiving. Residents must wear face coverings whether… Read More
Health CareNews
Cuomo Said He Was Going to Spend Thanksgiving With His Mother, Daughters. Now, After Backlash, His Office Says He Won’t See Them.
Gov. Andrew Cuomo will no longer see his elderly mother and two daughters for Thanksgiving after facing backlash for contradicting his own advice to “stay… Read More
Health CareCommentary
Americans Should Be Free to Decide How to Celebrate Thanksgiving
Even in this dreadful year, there is much for which to be thankful. For example, clinical medicine during the COVID-19 pandemic has continued to advance… Read More
Health CareNews
US Could Reach Herd Immunity by May 2021 If 70% of Americans Get the Vaccine, Top Doctor Says
America could reach herd immunity by May of next year if a majority of citizens are vaccinated, a prominent health expert told CNN’s Jake Tapper… Read More
SocietyAnalysis
Churches May Be Closed, but This Pastor Says We Have Reason to Hope
The Rev. Samuel Rodriguez says he came face to face with the fear and anxiety created by COVID-19 when his own daughter contracted the virus… Read More
Health CareNews
CDC Director Says School ‘One of Safest Places’ for Children, Data Supports In-Person Learning
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Director Dr. Robert Redfield said school “is one of the safest places” for children and data supports in-person learning…. Read More
Health CareCommentary
How Oregon’s Governor Became the Latest Poster Child for COVID-19 Tyranny
America is officially eight months into what was said to be 15 days to slow the spread of COVID-19, and several states are now set to embark… Read More
Health CareNews
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, Who Pushed for Nationwide Mask Mandate, Seen Maskless in Public
Sen. Dianne Feinstein, D-Calif., chatted with her aides maskless in the corridors of a government building before entering a Tuesday hearing, video showed. The footage… Read More
Health CareNews
Gov. Whitmer Announces New Restrictions as Coronavirus Cases Surge
Michigan Democratic Gov. Gretchen Whitmer announced new restrictions Sunday evening meant to combat the worsening coronavirus pandemic. The restrictions, which begin Wednesday and extend through… Read More
Health CareNews
Moderna Announces Its Coronavirus Vaccine Is 94.5% Effective
The pharmaceutical company Moderna announced Monday that its coronavirus vaccine is 94.5% effective based on preliminary results from ongoing human trials. Though the company’s announcement is a big… Read More
Health CareCommentary
10 Counties With 21% of COVID-19 Deaths Have Just 11% of the Population
As Heritage Foundation researchers have demonstrated throughout the pandemic, the spread of COVID-19 in the U.S. has been heavily concentrated in a small number of states—and among a small number of counties within… Read More
Health CareNews
Mayor Bill de Blasio Says New Yorkers Should Avoid ‘Big Meals Together’ as COVID-19 Cases Spike
Democratic New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio said the city’s residents should avoid “large meals together” as the area experienced a recent uptick in… Read More
Health CareCommentary
Jordanians Head to the Polls Amid Mounting Economic and Health Crisis
A spike in COVID-19 cases and deteriorating economic conditions has cast a shadow over Tuesday’s parliamentary elections in Jordan. These elections are widely seen as… Read More
Health CareNews
Pfizer’s Coronavirus Vaccine Over 90% Effective, Company Says
A promising coronavirus vaccine being developed by Pfizer and BioNTech, a German biotechnology firm, was over 90% effective compared to a placebo injection and did… Read More
EconomyCommentary
COVID-19 Restrictions on Schools, Businesses Drive State Jobless Rates
The unemployment rate dropped more than expected in October, to 6.9%—from 7.9% in September—as 638,000 jobs were added or regained. Moreover, the number of people… Read More
EconomyCommentary
Jobless Rate Falls to 6.9% as Economy Adds 638,000 Jobs Despite Pandemic
The unemployment rate fell by 1 percentage point to 6.9% as the economy added 638,000 jobs in October, the Bureau of Labor Statistics reported Friday. This incredibly strong report comes… Read More
