What took Justice Antonin Scalia decades to build as a doctrine of textualism, his self-described heir Neil Gorsuch burned down in one decision on Monday. Applauded by the liberal media, his incoherent opinion throws federal courts into the middle of … [Read more...] about Judicial Supremacy Bites Again
How Rioting Ended the Shutdown
After a second full week of mass demonstrations, protests, riots and civil disorders in over 30 cities, many law-abiding Americans are wondering why we were forced to comply with stay-home orders. Tens of thousands of people have congregated in … [Read more...] about How Rioting Ended the Shutdown
Whatever Happened to Social Distancing?
For 10 weeks, law-abiding Americans submitted to the demands of so-called experts to maintain a 6-foot distance from our friends, relatives, and fellow human beings. That meant familiar gathering places such as restaurants, bars, hotels, and sports … [Read more...] about Whatever Happened to Social Distancing?
The Folly of Vote-by-Mail for All
The extended national lockdown caused by the coronavirus has led to many ideas for changing familiar patterns of the American way of life. But COVID-19 is no excuse for undermining the integrity of our presidential elections by switching from … [Read more...] about The Folly of Vote-by-Mail for All
Contact Tracing? No Thanks.
First a Dallas hair salon owner was imprisoned for opening her store to earn a living. Next Texas has signed a $295 million contract for “contact tracing,” by which law-abiding citizens will have to submit to monitoring about when, where, and with … [Read more...] about Contact Tracing? No Thanks.
Restart Sports Without Gambling
The shutdown of professional sports due to the Wuhan virus has exposed the increasing billions of dollars being wagered on these games, and the heightened dependency of state governments on revenue from this formerly illicit activity. When the NCAA … [Read more...] about Restart Sports Without Gambling
HCQ Succeeds While Government Hoards
There are many new examples of the effectiveness of hydroxychloroquine (HCQ) as an early treatment of COVID-19, yet stockpiles of it waste away in government warehouses. Most of the 100 million donated doses will expire without ever being distributed … [Read more...] about HCQ Succeeds While Government Hoards
Government Unions Should Bear Their Share
Government unions should not be shifting the costs of the shutdowns to the laid-off employees of private businesses. Yet that is the approach sought by Democratic governors of large states as they demand massive bailouts of their government workers … [Read more...] about Government Unions Should Bear Their Share
Don’t Bail Out the Shutdown States
A proposal by two senators to send $500 billion to state governments, due to the coronavirus, would be a horrible incentive. It would encourage governors to keep their economies closed despite their losses in tax revenues from the lack of business … [Read more...] about Don’t Bail Out the Shutdown States
Leftist Tyrants Exploit Shutdowns
It did not take long for leftist tyrants to exploit shutdown orders in mostly Democratic states. From Michigan to Kentucky to California and even to Texas, public officials are abusing their authority to infringe on fundamental rights of … [Read more...] about Leftist Tyrants Exploit Shutdowns
