Beware of Governments Bearing Gifts
Estimated Reading Time: 4 minutes The title is a “turn of phrase” from when the Greeks provided the Trojans with the gift of a giant wooden horse. Similarly, whenever a government — in this case Biden’s government – appears to give private industry money for a directed purpose, there is a laundry list of caveats. […]
Tesla added to China government’s official car purchase list in boost for Elon Musk
China has added the Tesla Model Y to the list of electric and hybrid vehicle models that local governments can purchase as service cars, reportedly marking a major boost for billionaire CEO Elon Musk as he seeks to increase Tesla’s sales in the country. Chinese state media outlet The Paper reported that this is the […]
The Guardian view on junior doctors’ strikes: the next government’s first test | Editorial
JUnior doctors deserve a pay rise. Entry requirements are among the most competitive of any profession. Even if the health service wasn’t collapsing, the early days of a medical career would be tough. Caring for the sick and injured is difficult, risky work. In the current climate, with huge waiting lists, labour shortages, a rise […]
UN Chief Calls For Governments To Censor Fossil Fuel Advertisements
United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres called for governments to ban fossil fuel advertising during a Wednesday speech at the Museum of Natural History in New York City. Guterres, who has served as Secretary-General of the UN since 2017, compared the fossil fuel industry to Big Tobacco and claimed a ban on advertising for fossil fuel […]
Yellen Blaming Consumers for Inflation Is Government’s Latest Attempt to Deflect Blame for Its Policies
A few weeks ago, US Secretary of the Treasury Janet Yellen appeared on the Late Show With Stephen Colbert to discuss a range of issues both political and personal. The most widely reported moment in the interview came when Yellen talked about practicing her signature (don’t ask me why this is newsworthy, I have no idea). However, a significantly more important moment […]
Study Shows Government’s Family Leave Mandates Have Thwarted Women’s Wage Gains
Men and women alike should be able to take time off from work for family and medical needs without the risk of losing their jobs. Unfortunately, when policymakers turn something that should be voluntarily offered by employers into a rigid legal mandate, unintended consequences ensue. In the case of family and medical leave laws in […]
Why Gold Is Such an Effective Weapon Against the Government’s Monetary Schemes
Ron Paul: “Because gold is honest money it is disliked by dishonest men.” Buying physical gold is a time-proven method of securing generational wealth, and a security measure often taken in times of economic turbulence. Gold investing has long been viewed as a hedge against inflation and a store of value against currencies. Throughout history, […]
Local governments struggle to effectively use opioid settlements totaling $50B
Settlement money to fight opioid epidemic is being distributed to various towns and cities across the United States Concerns exist about the potential for misuse of funds, as local governments may lack the capacity to allocate funds effectively. Opioids are responsible for numerous deaths in the United States and have led to dozens of lawsuits […]
Governments Cannot Change the Automobile Market
Editors Note: Despite 30 years of propaganda and massive subsidies, electric cars are losing popularity. The first wave of buyers seeking prestige, special lanes in traffic, rebates, tax breaks, and novelty, seems to be dwindling. Second-wave buyers are concerned about range and cost. So much so that now the government is making competition from gas-powered […]
Do Americans support the government’s TikTok ban?
42% of Americans support the US government’s ban on TikTok. According to new research. Survey conducted among 2,000 Americans talker researchfound that of all those surveyed, only 23% were against it, and 31% had no real opinion on the issue. Interestingly, while 42% of Gen Z and 35% of Millennial respondents say they use the […]