It’s safe to say that diversity, equity, and inclusion is one of the more controversial ideas of our time (and a multibillion-dollar industry). Some such as Elon Musk argue that DEI — which definitionally speaking means addressing structural inequalities in society — constitutes blatant racism. Others contend that DEI is simply about creating more equitable […]
Rent control is a bad housing policy that won’t go away. Unfortunately, this term, the U.S. Supreme Court refused to review not one, not two, but three cases that challenged New York City’s 2019 iteration of the bad housing policy, euphemistically labeled “rent stabilization.” But thanks to Justice Clarence Thomas, the proverbial third strike might […]
In 2004, when the Orange Revolution showed that Ukrainians would not stand for Russia’s interference in their country, then Secretary of State Colin Powell remarked, “A dozen years ago, Ukrainians chose freedom and independence, setting their country on a path of democracy and prosperity. The United States has been a consistent partner with Ukraine in this […]
Former President Trump edged out President Biden in a new national poll by just 1 point. The Emerson College survey, released Thursday, found 46 percent of voters support the former president, compared to Biden's 45 percent. Roughly 8 percent of respondents said they were undecided ahead of the November's general election. Trump's razor-thin lead is...
When it comes to his efforts to undermine the NATO alliance, Trump’s message has been consistent for more than 36 years, ever since his first (but not his last) visit to Moscow.
Republicans are slightly more enthusiastic ahead of November's general election, edging out Democrats, according to a new survey. In the poll, released Thursday by Gallup, 59 percent of Republicans said they are more enthusiastic about voting in the upcoming election than in previous years. That is four points higher than the 55 percent of Democrats...
The undocumented person authorities say the soldier was trying to transport fled from the SUV when caught by police, but he eventually gave himself up.
Nowhere in Biden’s statement condemning Israel did he mention Hamas’s culpability in putting its citizens in harm’s way. Nowhere did he call for Hamas leaders to surrender unconditionally and release the remaining hostages, including six Americans.