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Is America Entering a New Age of Democratic Capitalism?
/in Rural Policy, The EconomyIf we make the choices that restore competition and bring production back to the United States and the West, America could enter a new age of democratic capitalism.
Biden, Trudeau Choose Green War on Oil and Gas Over Working Class
/in PoliticsFor working class families of both nations, the green energy policies of Joe Biden and Justin Trudeau are likely to worsen economic conditions.
The Real American Divide
/in PoliticsThe real American divide is between both parties extremists and the moderate, pragmatic policy preferences of the average American.
From Boris to Trump, Yesterday’s Men Won’t Go Away
/in PoliticsIt turns out that old politicians—yesterday’s men— are hard to get rid of, whatever their politics, except by death.
Ohio and the Battle for Populist America
/in Demographics, PoliticsThis midterm year, in which many states have to choose between non-entities and the certifiably insane, Ohio is blessed by a real political dogfight. At issue is a battle for populist America: will Ohio go for anti-elitist, cultural conservative J.D. Vance or anti-globalist, pro-union Tim Ryan?
Our Mad Aristos
/in Demographics, The EconomyUsually ruling classes like to protect the system that secured their coveted positions. But today a large portion of the wealthiest and most privileged parts of our society—are key funders of an increasingly anti-capitalist left.
There’s Nothing Progressive About a Universal Basic Income
/in The EconomyWill a universal basic income alleviate inequality or will the aspirational side of capitalism be squelched by the rollout of ever more benefits?
Three Paths to Despotism
/in Politics, The EconomyWorrying developments on the political Right reflect only one expression of the new authoritarianism. The Western Left, once advocates of free speech and tolerant of markets, now embrace a massive expansion of state power, complete with expansive curbs on expression and speech.
Do Cities Have a Future?
/in Urban AffairsToday the world’s great cities, such as New York or London, face dramatically changed conditions, notably the rise of remote work, fears from the pandemic, and rising crime. In light of these realities, do cities have a future?
What Really Divides America
/in PoliticsWhat really divides America is economic class — basic concerns such as living wages and affordable housing, rather than political ideology.