How To Put The Merit Back In ‘Meritocracy’
Political philosopher Michael Sandel’s ‘The Tyranny of Merit’ astutely diagnoses the root problems of America’s economic inequality and failing education systems, but fails to offer meaningful solutions.
Insider Tells What It’s Really Like In The Trump White House: Cordial And Efficient
In ‘You’re Hired,’ the former chief economist of the White House Council of Economic Advisers writes that the Trump administration was more successful and less chaotic than the media would have you believe.
Leftist Shrieks About Trump’s Authoritarianism Attempt To Hide That They’re The Real Control Freaks
Although the media has thoughtlessly labeled Trump an authoritarian, his record — and the policy aims of his opponents Joe Biden and Kamala Harris — prove Democrats are the real threat to American life.
Nancy Pelosi Ignores Bipartisan Wuhan Virus Relief Bill, Proposes 1,400 Pages Of Progressive Pipe Dreams
After spiking a bipartisan Senate bill aimed at relieving the millions of American’s affected by the Wuhan coronavirus Sunday, Nancy Pelosi sneaked non-related, radical Democratic wish-list items into her own COVID-19 bill overnight.
My Trip To The Southern Border Revealed The Real Crisis Is Congress’ Apathy
‘We don’t have humanitarian crises,’ says Border Patrol Division Chief Lloyd Easterling. ‘We have policy crises.’
The Right Doesn’t Need More Courage, We Need Better Training And Bigger Sticks
No magical elves are going to build your community for you. If people are afraid, don’t tell them that they’re cowards. Teach them how to stand up.
How Oregon Built A Transgender Medical-Industrial Complex On Junk Science
Oregon now allows adverse gender surgery outcomes to go largely untracked, restricts health workers’ right to advise patients about the risks, and strips custody from parents who object to transgender experimentation on their children.
Podcast: A Possible Recession, The New U.S. Corporation, Bad Economic Policy
On this episode of the Federalist Radio Hour, John Tamny and Ben Domenech discuss the latest economic policy ideas coming from both Republicans and Democrats.
Here’s Why Elizabeth Warren’s Wealth Tax Will Not Work At All
Warren’s wealth tax includes the flaw of many of the left’s grand plans in that it presumes no negative consequences will follow — but of course they will.
If Gun Controllers Followed Their Own Logic, They’d Support Banning Alcohol And Cigarettes, Too
If gun control advocates are really worried about fatality numbers, restrictive firearm policies are not the place to start.
Elizabeth Warren’s Proposed Breakup Of Big Tech Only Reveals Her Ignorance And Hypocrisy
Is she confused or cynical? This presidential hopeful says she’s over corporate giants, but when it comes to Amazon, she wants to be friends with benefits.
I’m Getting $250,000 In Student Loans, And Taxpayers Shouldn’t Bail Me Out
Personal responsibility? Not necessary. 2020 Democrats have got you covered with their immoral wealth transfer policies.
Why Democrats’ Plans For Nationalizing Child Care And Preschool Will Help No One
Just like education, traffic laws, and trash pickup, child care is a local issue, best handled by people closest to the action.
Biggest Conservative Policy Successes In Trump Era Come From Cooperation, Not Resistance
After years of dismal growth, during one of the weakest recoveries ever, business leaders saw in Trump an opportunity to juice the economy and gain back some of what was lost under President Obama.
Democratic Presidential Candidate Andrew Yang’s 8 Most Bizarre Policy Proposals
Outsider Andrew Yang has more than 75 policy proposals, addressing everything from robo-calls to circumcision.
Trump’s State Of The Union Should Put American Families First
The president must ask that Congress provide incentives to states that tackle fatherlessness. Don’t cut benefits for single mothers, but responsibly raise them for poor married couples.
What Congress Lost With The Dying Art Of Deliberation
In the first lecture of Hillsdale College’s free online course about Congress, Dr. Larry Arnn explains the legislative branch’s intended purpose, and how our modern legislators have failed to fulfill it.
Thomas Sowell Explains The Economics Of Discrimination
The revered economist’s latest book, ‘Discrimination and Disparities,’ takes a look at the high cost of misguided policies aimed at achieving social justice.
Are Successful, Bipartisan Policy Debates Even Possible?
Avik Roy, President of FREOPP, joins the Federalist Radio Hour to discuss health policy, think tanks, 2018 midterms, the child tax credit and more.
How Paid Leave Policy And Social Engineering Impact Women And Families
Policy Analyst Vanessa Brown Calder joins Federalist Radio to discuss policies aimed at working women and families like childcare, paid leave, and housing.