Public schools are facing a problem that should be getting a lot more attention. Enrollment is down more than 1.2 million since...
June 25, 2022
Author: Norman Leahy (Norman Leahy)
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Only Staggering Incompetence Could’ve Made Baby Formula Shortage Possible
Governments can, and frequently do, fail. Sometimes, the failures are relatively mild – long lines at the local DMV, potholes that never...
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How Nevada Does Primaries Right
The nation is in the midst of primary season, that magical time of year (for political junkies) when the major parties choose...
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The Democrats’ Price-Gouging Bill to Nowhere
Inflation makes politicians say and do some very stupid things. That includes casting the blame for rising prices on various bogeymen in...
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Beyond the Supremes: How the Ninth Amendment Could Affect Abortion Rights
Abortion politics have been a constant in Americans’ political life since the Supreme Court’s 1973 ruling in Roe v. Wade. That 7-2...
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Government Report Reveals Fiscal Black Hole That Threatens to Get Even Bigger
The federal government will spend more on defense next year. It doesn’t matter which party controls Congress – the Biden administration wants...
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Bracket Creep: A Thief in the Night
Inflation’s back, and prices for just about everything are roaring ahead at a pace Americans haven’t witnessed in four decades. But inflation...
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The Mountain of Debt Looming Behind State Budget ‘Surplus’ Headlines
For many state governments, these are the salad days. And as is always the case when states are swimming in cash, the...
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Postal Service’s Inspector General Uncovers Illegal Spying on Social Media Users
A covert U.S. Postal Service isn’t just about delivering mail and packages to your door. The quasi-government agency also has an active...