Americans Want More Domestic Energy Production
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes The increased pressure on the U.S. oil supply and soaring gas prices have left the vast majority of Americans calling for more domestic oil production. Convention of States Action along with The Trafalgar Group released new polling data that showed that 77.3% of surveyed American voters say that, “in the […]
Teachers Unions Got ‘Unprecedented Access’ After Donating Tens of Millions to Democrats
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes A newly released report from Republican lawmakers on the Select Subcommittee on the Coronavirus Crisis alleges that teachers’ unions had “unprecedented access” in determining school COVID-19 guidelines after giving millions of dollars to Democratic candidates in 2020. The report confirmed what The Center Square reported last year, including that teachers’ […]
Republican-led States Sue Biden Administration Over Repeal of Title 42 Border Rule
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Three Republican-led states have filed a lawsuit against the Biden administration in an attempt to prevent it from lifting a rule that allows illegal immigrants at the border to be expelled in the name of preventing the spread of COVID-19. Former President Donald Trump instituted that policy, Title 42, but […]
Critics Raise Alarm Over New DHS ‘Speech Police’
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes Critics have raised the alarm after the Department of Homeland Security announced the creation of a new federal board that will monitor and combat speech it deems “disinformation.” DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas spoke about the “Disinformation Governance Board” while testifying before Congress this week. Mayorkas called disinformation a “threat” that […]
Majority of Americans Support Restrictions on Abortion As Nation Awaits Supreme Court Ruling
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes As the nation awaits a landmark abortion ruling from the U.S. Supreme Court, newly released polling data show that the majority of Americans support limits on abortion. Convention of States Action, along with the Trafalgar group, released a new poll showing that 57.6% of Americans say “abortion should only be […]
Markets Are Yelling Mayday
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Editors’ Note: As far back as last summer, The Prickly Pear began to warn about 2022 being a “risk-off” year. Those elements of the economy, including stocks, bonds, cryptocurrencies, and real estate that have been elevated by easy money, will tend to suffer when the easy money is taken away. […]
Arizona Gets a Win in Court Challenge to Biden COVID Funds Tax Restriction
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes A federal appellate court dealt President Joe Biden a loss Thursday, ruling that Arizona can challenge the administration’s rule prohibiting states from using COVID-19 funds to lower taxes. Biden rallied support and passed the American Rescue Plan Act in March of last year. That law provided funding for states to […]
Gas Prices Hit Record High Every Day for Past Two Weeks
Estimated Reading Time: 3 minutes Gas prices have soared to new heights this month with the price of unleaded regular gas hitting a record high every day for the past two weeks. With Memorial Day weekend approaching, motorists face steep costs if they plan to travel. According to AAA, the national average regular unleaded gas […]
Record High Diesel Prices Threaten Domino Effect To Other Goods
Record high diesel fuel prices are yet another driver of rising costs for Americans, and those costs could get even higher this year. Diesel gas prices hit another record high Thursday at $5.79 per gallon, according to AAA. That is a spike from $5.57 a month ago and much higher than the average of $3.22 […]
83% of Americans Cutting Back on Personal Spending Due to Inflation
Estimated Reading Time: 2 minutes The vast majority of Americans are cutting back on their spending because of rising inflation, according to new survey data. Provident Bank based in New Jersey released the report, which found that roughly 83% of those surveyed have cut back on personal spending due to inflation, with about 23% saying they […]