Wealth tax
A tax on billionaires is fair, kind of
Today, 1% of the households control 31% of American wealth, and this is the greatest ever. Some call this the New Gilded Age.
Stu Bykofsky
Iran
The roots of Jewish-Iranian friendship
With any luck, a good ending to the war will result in the rebirth of friendship between Iran and both Israel and the U.S.
Donald J. Trump
We need to cage a President who knows no limits
We can brake the madness by giving control of the House of Representatives to the Democrats.
Jeffery Epstein
Are we being hypocritical about Epstein’s friends?
I want no misunderstanding about me sympathizing with him. I am not. Not an ounce of sympathy.
State of the Union
A surprisingly Presidential address from a President
“These people are crazy!” Trump said at another moment, pointing at Democrats.
State of the Union
What is the state of the State of the Union?
With the advent of television, the SOTU is less information for Congress than it is a carnival pitch to lure citizens into the tent.
Sanctuary City
Is Philadelphia a Sanctuary City?
Parker doesn’t want to say so, she doesn’t want to poke the bear, meaning Trump, and bring more ICE to Philly. They operate here right now, but quietly.
Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression
Not quite extinguishing a FIRE
Courage is defending opposing points of view, even offensive ones.
Winter Olympics
The Olympic spirit is defined by more than just winning
Heraskevych stood by his guns. He wanted to wear his helmet in competition to honor his friends, and he was willing to pass up on his own shot at glory to do that.
The Past
The past is not so far away
I remember when “the cloud” was just something you worried about ruining a picnic
Guam
Guest essay: Greenland shows how Guam is screwed
President Donald J. Trump's pursuit of Greenland has prompted advocates to spotlight stark differences between how Denmark and the U. S. treat their territories, including Guam.
illegal Immigration
A wholesale solution to the illegal immigrant mess
First, there must be punishment for breaking U.S. law.