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Larry Alton
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July 16, 2025
The labor crisis isn’t about laziness -- it’s about mismatchBlaming workers for a broken system misses the point.
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January 18, 2025
Why the H-1B Visa Issue Touches a NerveGeneral immigration anxiety, paired with the recent immigration crisis, has heightened feelings about the H1-B visa program.
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January 11, 2025
Conservative Policies: The Answer to the Housing Crisis?Why is it that liberal policies are always assumed to be pro-housing and pro-people?
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December 27, 2024
Whistleblowers: More Important Than They’ve Ever BeenWhistleblowers are facing growing challenges. From intimidation to retaliation, the stakes have never been higher for those who speak out.
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December 7, 2024
Who is Liable for Car Accidents on Private Property?Who is legally responsible for a vehicle accident that happens on private property?
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September 18, 2024
What a Better Healthcare System Might Look LikeOur current healthcare system is complicated, but it's a mistake to assume that a solution needs to be equally complicated.
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September 1, 2024
How do so many politicians avoid serious federal convictions?Whether it’s allegations of bribery, conspiracy, rape, wire fraud, or other serious charges, many U.S. politicians seem to beat their charges and avoid federal convictions.
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July 18, 2024
What to do if you’re interrogated by the policeBeing interrogated by the police may make you feel like you're already cornered. But this isn't necessarily going to lead to a bad outcome.
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May 28, 2024
Owning a Home and the American DreamThe question of whether home ownership is still a part of the American Dream is a complex one that would require thoughtful conversations with historians and sociologists.
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April 18, 2024
Do Strict Gun Laws Actually Prevent Gun Violence?In the debate over gun rights and regulations, it's imperative to remember that the goal should be to create a safer American society while respecting the foundational principles of liberty and self-defense.
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January 27, 2024
Is Cryptocurrency Sound Money?There's a very compelling argument to be made that cryptocurrency, when executed correctly, is sound money -- or at the very least, it's more sound than the fiat currency we currently use on a daily basis.
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January 5, 2024
Why Buying a Used Car Makes Economic SenseThe dust may be settling on car prices -- especially used car prices.
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May 21, 2023
Why Do Politicians Fly Private?Is it just for the convenience and luxury, or is there more to the story?
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March 24, 2023
The individual and mental healthAs an individual, your mental health is your own responsibility.
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March 1, 2023
What’s the Real Reason Political Anxiety Is So High?Political anxiety is already high, and it's likely to grow higher from here.
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January 20, 2023
How the economy controls rental pricesEvery year, people ask the same question: why does rent keep getting higher?
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January 14, 2023
Why Families Are More Important Than EverTo thrive in today's society, families and family values are more important than ever.
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October 19, 2022
How to Plan For (And Survive) an Economic DepressionNobody knows what the economy is going to do over the next couple years, but all signs point to a struggle.
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October 12, 2022
What’s Fueling the Record Sales of Guns in America?While gun sales have historically increased decade by decade, the surge we’ve seen over the past two to three years is unprecedented.
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October 8, 2022
Inside the Biden Admin’s Attack on Small BusinessSmall business owners are among the demographics being disproportionately affected by his reckless choices and lack of action.
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October 6, 2022
The Dark Side of Electric and Self-Driving VehiclesAs the United States moves closer and closer toward electric and driverless vehicles, there are valid concerns about the safety and practicality of such a transition.
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July 21, 2022
Why Small Businesses Are Still the Heart of Our EconomySmall businesses function as the heart of our economy, on both a micro and macro scale.
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June 27, 2022
The Middle Class Needs to Start Thinking About Asset ProtectionWith the Biden administration crippling the economy, it's time to start thinking about asset protection.
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June 12, 2022
How Viral Videos Impact PoliticsThe rise of video content, for better or worse, is having a noticeable impact on the larger political landscape.
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May 18, 2022
‘Leftugees’ On the Move: Why Americans Are Fleeing Liberal StatesLiberal policies are failing in real-time on a spectacular scale that this country has never before seen.
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May 2, 2022
How to Deal with Political StressTips for assuring that politics doesn't dominate your life.
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April 7, 2022
Making the Case for Capitalism in 2022 and BeyondGreedy, power-hungry politicians on the Left can’t seem to let the idea of socialism die.
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March 23, 2022
Wordle shows that the American dream is alive and wellThe success of Wordle suggests that our free market still rewards ingenuity and hard work — regardless of where it comes from.
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October 26, 2021
Big Tech Can Be Trouble -- But It Might Also Save American BusinessIt's a good time to question what the role of Big Tech is in the economy -- not just as a driver of wealth, but as an employer.
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October 6, 2021
How to Reclaim Freedom of Speech in a Culture of CensorshipTo say that free speech is merely a shadow of what it once was would be a huge understatement.
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September 8, 2021
The True Reasons Why Medical Costs Are So HighWhile it’s easy to see some of these problems from a logical perspective, it’s very hard to actually fix them.
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June 15, 2021
Why Personal Finance Education Is UnderutilizedWe have entire generations of people who don’t know the first thing about personal finance or economics -- and it shows.
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January 27, 2021
Real Solutions to the College Debt CrisisThere are no "easy, sensible fixes" to the college debt problem.
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January 14, 2021
The Inflated Stock Market and YouIt’s a near certainty that the stock market has been artificially inflated to its current state.
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December 15, 2020
What Will Happen to Gun Rights Under the Biden Presidency?We must remain vigilant and be prepared to fight for the unalienable rights that our forefathers fought so hard to grant us.
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October 6, 2020
How Much Does the Government Know About You?If you think instances of government surveillance are isolated, you need to think again.
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July 15, 2020
Has the Federal Government Done Enough to Strengthen National Cybersecurity?what if the biggest threat to this nation’s safety and well-being has nothing to do with weapons of mass destruction or foreign militias? What if the biggest threat is invisible?
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June 24, 2020
How Misunderstanding Wealth Creates Political DissonanceResolving misconceptions about wealth, or at least coming to a clearer understanding of different perspectives on wealth, can help us create economic policies that make logical sense.
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June 7, 2020
For Small Businesses, The Road to Recovery Starts NowSmall business owners everywhere can rest assured knowing they have a pro-business president in office -- something that couldn’t have been said four short years ago.
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May 24, 2020
Americans are Losing Sleep Over PoliticsThe COVID-19 pandemic is just the most recent factor to inhibit Americans from getting quality sleep.
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April 29, 2020
The Housing Market in a COVID-19 WorldHow will the coronavirus crisis impact the housing market?
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April 10, 2020
What Do You Do With Your 401(k) During the COVID-19 CrisisA level head and playing the long game -- two necessities for dealing wiht the financial buffeting of the coronavirus.
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April 3, 2020
For Small Businesses, the Stimulus Package is Just a StartPolitics and viruses aside, this is our chance to come back stronger than ever.
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January 8, 2020
Seven Big Problems with Universal Health Care No One Wants to AddressIf we can't be honest about the realities of health care legislation, we're going to get nowhere.
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October 12, 2019
Personal Finance and the EconomyMillions of Americans are pushing for bad economic policies to be executed out of economic ignorance.
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September 30, 2019
Why Does the U.S. Government Want to Keep Cannabis Illegal?Despite the growing change in both public perceptions and objective medical evidence, the United States is reluctant to change historical laws on marijuana.
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September 14, 2019
The Housing Solution Democrats Are MissingBy rethinking where we need new housing, how to finance it so it’s self-sustaining, and how to build it with less red tape, we can meet the demands of the affordable housing crisis.
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June 26, 2019
PTSD, Veterans, and a Tired SystemSince being elected, President Donald Trump has followed through on many of the promises made to veterans.
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May 27, 2019
Improving the Treatment of VeteransRegardless of your political affiliation, there are some practical ways you can treat vulnerable and needy vets with the care and respect they deserve as human beings.
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May 16, 2019
Should workers' comp for teachers cover PTSD?Emotional injuries last longer than physical injuries.
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May 6, 2019
What's the Solution for Rising Rent Prices?Like most government policies intended to help the poor, rent control can actually hurt the poor long-term.
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March 19, 2019
Consumerism and the Push for SocialismWhile America doesn't have a socialist past, we certainly have a growing problem in which young voters are attracted to a "Disney-fied" version of it.
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February 20, 2019
The Changing Conservative Position on Medical MarijuanaAging Americans, particularly those with serious health issues, are pursuing medical marijuana as a means of managing pain, nausea, and other symptoms, and it's forcing conservative politicians to reconsider their stance.
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February 2, 2019
As 2020 Campaigns Launch, Here’s How Trump Has Changed the GameTrump was able to show that there’s more than one path to the Oval Office.
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January 17, 2019
What's the Solution to the Affordable Housing Crisis?The real estate boom has essentially poured gasoline onto what was already a glaring problem.
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December 5, 2018
The Future of CyberwarfareWe’ve never experienced a large-scale cyberattack on the United States, so it’s hard to perceive it as a real threat.
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November 25, 2018
Can Trump Get Data Privacy Right?. Privacy is quickly dissipating, and it’s up to our current leadership to be proactive about what’s a very real concern.
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October 13, 2018
Trump Promised America First – and That's Exactly What We’re GettingLess than two years into the presidency for Donald Trump, we're already reaping the rewards of a president who puts America's interests before the interests of others.
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October 4, 2018
Real Welfare ReformBy dealing with the root issues of welfare, we can give way to a brighter tomorrow for everyone.
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September 11, 2018
President Trump and America's DietWhen you look at the current state of diet and nutrition in America, it's clear that Americans don't have equal access to healthy, affordable food.
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September 5, 2018
Can a Red Wave Actually Happen?While midterm elections rarely get the hype and turnout that presidential elections do, they're arguably just as important– this year especially.
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August 3, 2018
When Will America Get Serious about Addressing PTSD in Veterans?While Obama did little more than pay lip service to the underlying issue, President Donald Trump has a chance to pivot and make headway.
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July 22, 2018
Political Stress: When is Enough, Enough?Political stress is a problem, regardless of which end of the political spectrum you land.
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July 7, 2018
Trump Keeps His Promises to VeteransWhen you consider the snail's pace at which Washington, D.C. typically operates, the Trump administration has made good progress.
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June 29, 2018
2018 Has Been Very Good to TrumpHere we stand, just over two years removed from the 2016 election campaign, and supporters are beginning to enjoy a glimpse of what Donald Trump predicted back then.
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June 22, 2018
Why Isn't Personal Finance Taught in the Public School System?The average American has an abysmally low personal finance I.Q., yet the public school system continues to ignore the importance of educating students in this key area of life.
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June 3, 2018
Making Health Care More Affordable without Government OverreachAffordable health care may seem like an impossible dream, but if you look at other countries, it's clear there are ways to achieve it on a national scale.
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May 18, 2018
Political Anxiety: Is It Ruining America?Anxiety over current politics has become a way of life.
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May 14, 2018
Social Assistance Reform Isn't Cruel; It's NecessaryIs it "cruel" to want to spend money more efficiently? Or get the right benefits in the right hands?
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May 9, 2018
Big Data in Modern PoliticsElection campaign teams in both parties and at all levels of government have been using advanced data and analytics for years.
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May 3, 2018
How the Left Has Sucked Humor Out of PoliticsThe intersection of humor and politics is important to the health and vitality of our nation, yet in recent years, it's seemingly disintegrated before our very eyes.
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April 28, 2018
What's the Key to Successful Grassroots Campaigns?Understanding the value of grassroots campaigning helps candidates and voters play a more relevant role in change.
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April 18, 2018
Cyber-Espionage: A Bigger Problem than We RealizeEspionage in the cyber era makes the threat even more dangerous.
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March 2, 2018
Is Trump Serious about Returning to a Gold Standard?As with most economic issues, there are pros and cons associated with a return to the gold standard.
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February 21, 2018
Capitalism Is Alive and WellWhile there's always room in America for debate and the marketplace of ideas, it's astonishing that people continue to question the effectiveness of capitalism.
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February 16, 2018
Trump Can Win More by Tweeting LessIn terms of bringing the country together and creating some semblance of unity, Twitter is now hurting Trump and his credibility.
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February 8, 2018
Lack of Sleep is the Latest Ammunition for Anti-TrumpersDespite all the progress that’s being made, the media can’t bring itself to focus on the facts.
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January 25, 2018
How Is Trump's War on Drugs Going?It’s going to take a lot of time and patience to clean up the mess Barack Obama left in his wake, drugs being high on the list.
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January 9, 2018
GOP Tax Bill Will Actually Help Small-Business AmericaIf you actually read the proposed tax bills and do your research, independent of the biased influence that the mainstream media push in their glorified echo chamber, you'll clearly see that they're good for business.
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December 16, 2017
How Much Will Tax Reform Really Affect the American Family?Too many people are criticizing the tax plan just because it's associated with President Trump.
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December 10, 2017
The Trump Administration Is Making Progress on Veteran AffairsIf you want to know where a president should start in fixing the VA, just look at what Trump is doing right now.
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December 4, 2017
Is Bitcoin Leading to a Cashless Society?How do we know that Bitcoin and similar cyber-currencies are not being activated to persuade us willingly to accept the final step of moving to a cashless society?
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November 1, 2017
Is Trump's Tax Reform Trickle-Down Economics Part Two?Can President Trump's tax plan provide the benefits claimed for it?
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July 26, 2017
A Single-Payer System Won't Work. Period.It's time to stop fantasizing about some sort of single-payer health care system.
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July 20, 2017
Is Space Exploration a Bipartisan Issue Trump Can Seize?Obama's actions inadvertently opened a door for President Trump to gain bipartisan support for a revitalized space program.
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July 11, 2017
Term Limits: Good for the People, Good for PoliticiansA lack of term limits is bad for everyone – including the politicians.
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June 2, 2017
Net Neutrality: Trump's Next Big TargetOver the years, the internet has evolved – but one thing has remained consistent: liberals have aimed to regulate it.
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May 27, 2017
The Real Betsy DeVosNow that the dust has settled, we can take a real look at the potential for education under DeVos.
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May 18, 2017
Why don’t the media give Trump credit for being a family man?Stories about Trump's family values used to be popular.
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May 12, 2017
Five Benefits Of Trump's Economic PoliciesWhen President Trump says he’s going to make American great again, that statement is predicated on an improved economy.
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May 1, 2017
Why Trump’s Tax Returns Never Really Mattered in the First PlaceThe tax returns are a superficial distraction, and have no bearing on the president’s current abilities or actions.
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April 14, 2017
Hillary Clinton: The Loose Thread That Unraveled a NationAfter the massively tangled web of lies Hillary has been caught in, and pending investigations for things she has yet to admit, does she really think she stands a chance in the 2020 race?
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April 10, 2017
Leftism: Freedom Beats BrandingUltimately, the left’s brand is headed in a dozen directions at the same time to the point of being completely incomprehensible.
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April 2, 2017
Saving the 1031 ExchangeCongress intends to abolish one of the few taxpayer-friendly sections of the U.S. Tax Code.
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March 24, 2017
Dodd-Frank and The Future of Access to Business LoansDodd-Frank -- the next big battle for the Trump administration?
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February 25, 2017
Trump's Rise Was Rooted in These Three ThingsIt’s easy for us to look back on the Trump campaign – and the movement that swept the nation – and tie his success to three significant factors.
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February 22, 2017
Why is America Failing at Sexual Health and Education?What can we do to get sexual education right in this country?
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December 21, 2016
Was Donald Trump Destined to Win the Election?Was this a fluke? Or was Donald Trump destined to win from the beginning?
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October 25, 2016
Are Robotic Hillary Supporters Passionate About Anything?While Clinton supporters will quickly get defensive, the vast majority will find it impossible to name one thing she’s actually passionate about.
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September 22, 2016
Transparency and secrecy: How honesty might decide this electionThis election may come down to which candidate can provide a better sense of trust and security.
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August 8, 2016
Why the Modern Liberal is Out of Touch With RealityAre there currently any old-school liberals who understand the value of free speech and taking responsibility for their actions?
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July 27, 2016
Little Green Lies: Why Electric Cars Won’t Save the EnvironmentElectric vehicles are a pet project of the left with no real advantages for society.
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May 17, 2016
ObamaCare’s Spending ProblemObamaCare is draining funds from responsible, steadily employed taxpayers to pay for the self-inflicted choices of free riders.
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March 15, 2016
What Will Really Happen If Donald Trump Is Elected PresidentIf he’s elected, Donald Trump will likely do some good things to our economy. But it’s not going to be a pretty picture.
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November 5, 2015
Obama Mocks Republicans in Solo Comedy ActHe's funnier when he stays in the White House.
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April 4, 2015
Which States Have the Most Underfunded Pensions?There are two different outlooks for public pension funds -- bad and worse.
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August 30, 2014
Should Businesses Be Concerned about NSA Snooping?How long will the NSA fiasco continue to ripple across business sectors?
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May 24, 2014
Was the DOD Embracing the Cloud a Smart Move?The Defense Department has moved up into the Cloud.