Bernie Sanders, the Defense Budget, and the Lessons of Venice
It’s an important combination — military strength and a thriving civilization — particularly as Democrats cast the military and quality of life as antagonists.
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On Giving Tuesday, Consider the Ways Our Tax Code Discourages Charity
The impulse behind the annual occasion is admirable. But there’s much more we can do to increase and better measure Americans’ charitable giving.
What Barr Got Right — and What He Might Add
He singled out for criticism those who believe that, in effect, government social programs could replace the virtues instilled by religion.
Andrew Yang Shouldn’t Retreat from His Past Success in Revitalizing Depressed Cities
Venture for America, Yang’s effort to send young entrepreneurs to fading urban centers, has yielded great results. Why does he downplay it on the stump?
What the Kennedy School Got Wrong about Rick Snyder
He would be an invaluable source of insight into the multiple levels of decision-making that went into Flint’s failure to protect its residents’ health.
Why Joe Biden Should Not Apologize for His Opposition to Busing
Black communities wanted better schools, and busing was the tool the law offered, even though it never promised to accomplish much.
An Improvement to Ben Carson’s Public-Housing Proposal
Those getting help shouldn’t be punished when they start earning more.
When Democrats Wanted to Compromise on Immigration
Not so long ago, Democrats welcomed bipartisan compromise on immigration. They don't anymore.
Memo to Ben Carson: Push for a Repeal of the Community Reinvestment Act
Federal affordable-housing mandates distort the market and inadvertently contribute to the decline of working-class neighborhoods.
To Combat the ‘Rigging’ Charge, National Public Radio Should Be More . . . National
By engaging in more local journalism, NPR can begin to reach more Americans and fill a hole in the media landscape.