Chris Edwards Congress should cut federal spending to reduce massive budget deficits. One target for reform should be business subsidies—often called corporate welfare—which total...
Jeffrey A. Singer The Drug Enforcement Administration reported last year that its heroin seizures decreased by almost 70 percent, while its fentanyl seizures increased...
Jeffrey Miron A major controversy during the COVID-19 pandemic revolved around vaccine mandates, imposed by both governments and private entities, such as employers. Much...
Matthew Cavedon Lorenzo Pierre was convicted in July 2022 for possession of a firearm by a convicted felon. Pierre appealed, arguing that his conviction,...
Alex Nowrasteh High-profile crimes committed by illegal immigrants dominate the headlines, but the available evidence shows that illegal immigrants are less likely to be...
Michael Chapman Although the incoming Trump administration says it will cut taxes, reduce regulations, and slash wasteful government spending—all of which are good things—it...
Walter Olson Following my 2024 and 2022 examples, I’ve compiled this catalog of my writings, televised panels, and podcasts since December 2023 on topics...
Ryan Bourne In a New York Times essay just before Christmas, American Compass’s Oren Cass once again blasted economists for refusing to cheerlead Donald Trump’s...
Andy Craig As we head into a second Trump presidency, there’s no shortage of speculation about potential constitutional crises. One scenario getting attention is...
Scott Lincicome Today, President Joe Biden blocked Nippon Steel’s proposed acquisition of US Steel on the grounds that “there is credible evidence” the Japanese...