With the election of Joe Biden, many are expecting a dramatic change in the policies emanating from the White House. But the fact is, Biden will simply continue the trend that began with Franklin Roosevelt and has been embraced by every President since. Biden will expand the power of the federal government. Many pundits speak…
For months, conservatives have been increasing their calls to use the antitrust laws against Big Tech. These calls are filled with contradictions, such as the claim that Facebook, Twitter, and other tech companies are endangering free speech by blocking conservative content. Another contradiction is expressed by Will Chamberlain, publisher of Human Events. Chamberlain writes that…
If you spend much time on Facebook, you have probably run across a number of people who claim that they have been in “Facebook jail.” These individuals have had their account suspended for a period of weeks because they posted material that Facebook considered offensive. While these individuals may have a valid complaint, to claim…
The persecution of Google for antitrust violations is an unabashed attack on success. Having risen to the top of the technology industry, the company is now a target for the envious and mediocre. A chief complaint against Google is that its algorithms and data accumulation give it an unfair competitive advantage. In other words, because…
Occupational licensing requires practitioners of certain professions to first obtain government approval in the form of a state license. An individual who deems himself competent to offer a service cannot do so unless has the government’s permission. Equally important, licensing prohibits individuals from hiring unlicensed individuals, even if they judge them to be competent. In…
In 1949, Federal Communications Commission (FCC) issued the Fairness Doctrine. This policy required broadcasters to present controversial issues of interest to the public, and to present both sides of the issue in a manner that was fair and equitable. The policy was rescinded in 1987, and it ushered in conservative talk radio. Radio station owners…
Texas Senator Ted Cruz (among others) has been accusing “big tech” of censorship. On Fox Business, Cruz said, Big Tech has gotten really bad with censorship, manipulation, open political bias. Google is by far the worst. Google is naked and brazen. Big Tech is a monopoly. I think they’ve brazenly violated the anti-trust laws. It is…
For more than six weeks, Americans have endured the hardship and uncertainty of a lock down. Millions of businesses have been forced to close, and many will never reopen. Tens of millions have lost their job, and with the closure of so many businesses, it will be difficult for many to find work. This unprecedented…
A recent study conducted in New York State concluded that 13.9 percent, or about 2.7 million, of the state’s residents have been infected with the coronavirus. That number is ten times higher than the state’s official count of 269,000. While government officials were quick to point out that these are preliminary results, it supports a…
According to the Declaration of Independence, all individuals are endowed with certain unalienable rights, namely the rights to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. But, according to the Federal Death Agency (FDA), you need its permission to live. Consider: you are suffering from a terminal disease and all treatments have failed. Your doctor mentions…
Last November, the Washington State Supreme Court unanimously upheld Seattle’s “first-come, first-served” ordinance. The law requires landlords to publicize their criteria when selecting tenants and then rent to the first qualified individual. Proponents of the ordinance claim that it provides equal treatment for all individuals. According to the Seattle Times, When landlords are allowed to…
For years, Californians have been fleeing the high taxes, outrageous housing costs, stifling business regulations, and general political climate of the state. And Texas has been one of the most popular destinations. While Texans are generally a pretty friendly bunch, many aren’t eager to welcome those fleeing California. Such Texans fear that these immigrants will…