Brexit After 10 Years: Independence Achieved But Still Required to ‘Regain Control’
Remembering Brexit: A Decade Since the Vote Today marks ten years since the British public chose to leave the European Union, a significant moment in direct democracy. While the UK has regained some sovereignty, many of the goals set during the independence movement remain unmet, with various politicians seemingly obstructing the people’s desires. On June […]
Report: Canada with Gun Control Faces ‘a Significant Crime Issue’
Report Reveals Disturbing Crime Trends in Canada A recent report, put together by Gary Moser and John Lott Jr., reveals that Canada faces a “serious crime problem,” shedding light on levels of crime that might be overlooked by many Canadians. They note that crime statistics in both Canada and the U.S. tend to focus heavily […]
Trump and Iran dispute control over billions in overseas frozen assets, expert states
U.S.-Iran Negotiations in Switzerland Over Frozen Assets During talks in Switzerland on Sunday, U.S. and Iranian negotiators faced significant disagreements regarding billions in potentially unfrozen Iranian assets, a situation that could challenge the strength of their recent interim agreement. The U.S. and Iranian governments are just starting to implement a memorandum of understanding signed on […]
Yankees overpower White Sox to maintain control over AL Central
Yankees Dominate White Sox Despite Absence of Aaron Judge You might think that without Aaron Judge, the White Sox would have a better shot. But the reality was quite different. On Tuesday night in the Bronx, the White Sox, who seemed to have turned a corner recently, lost to the Yankees by a staggering 12-2. […]
Why Complete Democratic Control in Virginia Is Beginning to Have Negative Consequences
Virginia Democrats Face Potential Government Shutdown Virginia is at risk of a government shutdown as the Democratic-controlled Assembly has not managed to pass a budget before the deadline of June 30, according to reports from Virginia Mercury. The implications of policies regarding data centers are becoming a significant issue. Daniel Turner, Executive Director of Empower […]
Sen. Grassley brings back AICOA bill to challenge Amazon’s control of the marketplace
Senate Action on Big Tech Fees Every time you make an online purchase, there’s an unseen fee included. It won’t show up on the receipt, and surprisingly, no politician has supported it. Yet, this hidden cost is embedded in almost everything you buy, directly benefiting some of the world’s largest corporations. This is the issue […]
Study: Personal Offenses in Australia with Gun Control Are Three Times Higher than in the U.S.
Crime Rates in Australia Compared to the United States A recent report indicates that personal crimes, like rape and sexual assault, occur three times more frequently in Australia, which enforces gun control laws, compared to the United States. The authors, Malcolm Roberts and John Lott Jr., argue that media representation and crime statistics have created […]
Trump’s Redistricting Actions Offer the GOP a Chance to Maintain Control of the House
Redistricting Dynamics in U.S. Politics When President Trump urged Republican-led states to emulate the redistricting strategies adopted by Democratic states long ago, it drew laughs. Many in the Republican Party believed that this approach would backfire. However, Trump recognized that Democrats had effectively redrawn their districts, while Republicans had not kept pace. Ultimately, the Republicans […]
The Stark Reality of China’s Control Over Key Minerals
Strategic Mineral Supply Challenges Washington tends to approach strategic issues as if they were simply procurement problems. I often wish the permitting process moved along quicker. And maybe if more investment came in, we could see things improve. Ideally, if we got those elements right, the market might take over. But that’s unlikely. We don’t […]
Coast Guard takes control of the dinghy from which Lynette Hooker disappeared during her unexplained trip to the Bahamas.
The U.S. Coast Guard has taken possession of the dinghy that was occupied by Lynette Hooker, a mother who vanished in the waters of the Bahamas over two months ago while on vacation with her husband. This week, cadaver dogs and divers continued to comb the area as the investigation intensified, placing greater scrutiny on […]