From Fast Growth to No Growth to De-Growth

"Whereas some anti-capitalists wish earnestly for capitalism’s end and yearn for a future utopia of non-capitalist wealth (a contradiction), others of them yearn for the world known before capitalism, the… Read more

Mask Mandate Reinstated in San Francisco—as Daily COVID Deaths Hit Zero

San Francisco was one of seven Bay Area counties that announced Monday it would be reimposing a mask requirement for all indoor public settings following a rise in COVID-19 infections.… Read more

Government Action and Private Unions

"The Supreme Court should directly address exclusive representation in both private and government employment. It may agree to hear such arguments in some appropriate future case." ~ Charles W. Baird Read more

Services-Sector Survey Suggests Strong Growth in July

“The services sector expanded again in July, but shortages of labor and materials are continuing to restrain output and put upward pressure on prices.” – Robert Hughes Read more

Unit Auto Sales Fell in July as Inventories Plunge and Prices Jump

“Light-vehicle sales fell again in July, falling farther below the recent range. A semiconductor shortage continues to disrupt production causing inventories to plunge and prices to jump.” – Robert Hughes Read more

The Real Cost of Public Debt Is Not a Dollar Amount; It’s Freedom

"Liberty is not measurable in dollars; it is priceless. As such, we should argue against any infringement on liberty—in this case public debt—for that reason." ~ Jonathan W. Plante Read more

Are We In a Cold War With China?

"Winning a great power rivalry requires a far different approach than winning a cold war. To suggest that there is no difference would be a dangerous miscalculation. Politicians should aim… Read more

Fight Covid-19 With Social Capital Not Stringency

"While Covid-19 and its variants are reaching endemic status, people and their communities can play an active role in limiting its spread by bolstering social capital through resuming normal social… Read more

Solar Energy Exploded During the Trump Years. Why?

Last May, the US Department of the Interior approved the Gemini Solar Project, a planned 7,100-acre installation in Nevada that is anticipated to be the largest solar plant ever constructed… Read more

Teachers Unions Are Again Flexing Their Political Muscle, This Time On Mandatory Masking

On Monday, the Massachusetts Teachers Union unanimously voted to endorse mandatory mask-wearing for all students in preschool through college, calling on the governor to issue a mask order. Teachers unions… Read more