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Rich Americans Pay a Higher Share of Taxes Than the Wealthy in Most Countries

Progressive Taxation Rich Americans Pay a Higher Share of Taxes Than the Wealthy in Most Countries What’s a “fair share” of...

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Survey: More Americans Are Carrying Concealed Guns

Concealed Carry Survey: More Americans Are Carrying Concealed Guns Three in 10 Americans at least occasionally carry a firearm. ...

19.06.2026 3

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Bipartisan JAWBONE Act Targets Government Censorship Threats

Censorship Bipartisan JAWBONE Act Targets Government Censorship Threats Government agencies would have to report communications and...

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Congress Should Be in No Rush To Renew FISA's Section 702 Surveillance Powers

Surveillance Congress Should Be in No Rush To Renew FISA's Section 702 Surveillance Powers It’s long past time to open federal...

15.06.2026 7

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Graham Platner Signals a Problem for Democrats, and the Rest of Us

Senate Graham Platner Signals a Problem for Democrats, and the Rest of Us Platner is too typical of a wave of radical and...

12.06.2026 7

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Illinois Just Adopted a Half-Baked Scheme to Tax Social Media

Social Media Illinois Just Adopted a Half-Baked Scheme to Tax Social Media A lack of comprehension and sloppy language make a mess...

10.06.2026 1

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The 'Living Wage' Attack on Jobs and Prosperity

Minimum Wage The 'Living Wage' Attack on Jobs and Prosperity Rep. Ro Khanna's minimum wage proposal promises prosperity but would...

08.06.2026 6

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Most Civil Forfeiture Victims Never See the Inside of a Courtroom

Civil Asset Forfeiture Most Civil Forfeiture Victims Never See the Inside of a Courtroom Modest reforms have helped, but civil...

05.06.2026 4

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The Draft Is Unpopular. Registration Becomes Automatic in December Anyway.

Politics The Draft Is Unpopular. Registration Becomes Automatic in December Anyway. The federal government will now dig through...

03.06.2026 3

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Surging Antisemitism Threatens Jews and America

Antisemitism Surging Antisemitism Threatens Jews and America Repackaged as “antizionism,” an ancient hatred poses a fundamental...

01.06.2026 5

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For America's 250th Birthday, Give Us the Gift of Renewed Federalism

America 250 For America's 250th Birthday, Give Us the Gift of Renewed Federalism The country should rediscover its decentralized...

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High Liquor Taxes and a Home Distillation Ban Guarantee a Thriving Booze Black Market

Liquor High Liquor Taxes and a Home Distillation Ban Guarantee a Thriving Booze Black Market The courts have an opportunity to...

27.05.2026 8

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The Republican Party Is Nothing More Than a Cult of Trump

Republican Party The Republican Party Is Nothing More Than a Cult of Trump The GOP has shifted from endorsing conservative ideas to...

22.05.2026 5

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A Half-Million Dollar Fine for a Tax Paperwork Oversight

IRS A Half-Million Dollar Fine for a Tax Paperwork Oversight Too many courts ignore the Eighth Amendment’s ban on excessive...

20.05.2026 10

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Taxes and Government Fees Make Up 25 Percent of Car Rental Fees

Taxes Taxes and Government Fees Make Up 25 Percent of Car Rental Fees Travelers make easy targets for revenue-hungry officials. ...

18.05.2026 10

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U.K. Targets U.S. Suicide Forum With Massive Fine It'll Never Collect

Free Speech U.K. Targets U.S. Suicide Forum With Massive Fine It'll Never Collect British speech police try to impose their...

15.05.2026 10

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U.K. Elections Show Populist Uprising Is Far From Over

Populism U.K. Elections Show Populist Uprising Is Far From Over Polling shows angry voters are prepared to reject the establishment...

13.05.2026 10

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Don't Waste Time Arguing Over the Surgeon General Nominee. Abolish the Office.

Public Health Don't Waste Time Arguing Over the Surgeon General Nominee. Abolish the Office. It’s a vestigial role that has...

11.05.2026 10

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ATF Rule Changes Could Ease Restrictions for Gun Owners and Dealers

Guns ATF Rule Changes Could Ease Restrictions for Gun Owners and Dealers While not groundbreaking, the regulatory shifts offer some...

08.05.2026 10

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Surveillance Tools Intended for Border Control Are Being Used Against Americans

Surveillance Surveillance Tools Intended for Border Control Are Being Used Against Americans U.S. citizens are being monitored and...

06.05.2026 10

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Seattle's Socialist Mayor Laughs at Wealthy Residents Leaving To Escape High Taxes

wealth tax Seattle's Socialist Mayor Laughs at Wealthy Residents Leaving To Escape High Taxes “Bye!” Mayor Katie Wilson says...

04.05.2026 10

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California Can't Define 'Hate Speech' But May Mandate Workplace Training Anyway

Hate Speech California Can't Define 'Hate Speech' But May Mandate Workplace Training Anyway The term “hate speech” gets thrown...

01.05.2026 10

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Government Shouldn't Be Important Enough To Fight Over

Politics Government Shouldn't Be Important Enough To Fight Over America’s political factions hate each other and torment each...

29.04.2026 10

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America Is Losing Its Allure for the World's Migrants

Immigration America Is Losing Its Allure for the World's Migrants The U.S. economy continues to outstrip the competition but takes...

27.04.2026 20

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Congress Still Has a Chance To Curb Section 702 Surveillance Abuses

FISA Congress Still Has a Chance To Curb Section 702 Surveillance Abuses Sen. Ron Wyden warns that Americans would be “stunned”...

24.04.2026 10

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Led by Republicans, Americans' Support for NATO Fades

NATO Led by Republicans, Americans' Support for NATO Fades Has the Cold War-era military alliance outlived its usefulness? ...

22.04.2026 10

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Report: High Taxes and Burdensome Regulations Are Killing California

California Report: High Taxes and Burdensome Regulations Are Killing California California politicians’ policy choices are making...

20.04.2026 10

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The Gun Debate Hasn't Changed in 500 Years

Gun Control The Gun Debate Hasn't Changed in 500 Years Guns disrupted the established order—and sparked modern-sounding debates...

17.04.2026 8

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Most Young Australians Successfully Evade the Country's Social Media Ban

Social Media Most Young Australians Successfully Evade the Country's Social Media Ban The anxious generation is proving more tech...

17.04.2026 10

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Sky-High European Cigarette Taxes Drive Thriving Black Market

Cigarettes Sky-High European Cigarette Taxes Drive Thriving Black Market Smuggled smokes account for more than a third of...

15.04.2026 10

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Report: Federal Regulatory Compliance Costs $2 Trillion Annually

Bureaucracy Report: Federal Regulatory Compliance Costs $2 Trillion Annually Red tape issued by bureaucrats outstrips the impact of...

13.04.2026 20

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Contrary to Allegations, the Data Show Little Fraud in Arizona School Choice Program

School Choice Contrary to Allegations, the Data Show Little Fraud in Arizona School Choice Program Education freedom is under...

27.03.2026 10

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Don't Legislate Morality: Most Americans Can't Agree on What's Immoral

Big Government Don't Legislate Morality: Most Americans Can't Agree on What's Immoral Most matters enjoy too little moral agreement...

25.03.2026 10

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New York Gov. Hochul Begs 'High-Net-Worth' Refugees To Return and Be Taxed

Taxes New York Gov. Hochul Begs 'High-Net-Worth' Refugees To Return and Be Taxed Hochul invited those who opposed her policies to...

23.03.2026 10

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Section 230's Legal Protections for Internet Speech Face New Challenge

Section 230 Section 230's Legal Protections for Internet Speech Face New Challenge This week, senators heard testimony over the...

20.03.2026 10

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The Federal Spending Spree Will Make the Next Economic Shock Even Worse

Debt The Federal Spending Spree Will Make the Next Economic Shock Even Worse Growing federal debt hobbles the government’s...

18.03.2026 10

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Recent Shootings Are a Wake-Up Call To Take Responsibility for Your Own Defense

Self-Defense Recent Shootings Are a Wake-Up Call To Take Responsibility for Your Own Defense At best, the authorities will show up...

16.03.2026 10

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In Space, Regulators Seek To Boldly Go Where No Bureaucrat Has Gone Before

Space In Space, Regulators Seek To Boldly Go Where No Bureaucrat Has Gone Before We don’t really need intrusive laws and...

13.03.2026 20

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The Federal Government's Crusade Against Anthropic Raises First Amendment Concerns

First Amendment The Federal Government's Crusade Against Anthropic Raises First Amendment Concerns Trump administration officials...

11.03.2026 20

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250 Years Later, The Wealth of Nations Still Has Lessons To Offer the Political Class

Adam Smith 250 Years Later, The Wealth of Nations Still Has Lessons To Offer the Political Class Governments have yet to accept...

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Controversial Geofence Warrants Face Supreme Court Challenge

Warrants Controversial Geofence Warrants Face Supreme Court Challenge Technological innovations allow the authorities to see who...

06.03.2026 20

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Computer Scientists Caution Against Internet Age-Verification Mandates

Internet Computer Scientists Caution Against Internet Age-Verification Mandates An open letter warns of censorship, centralized...

04.03.2026 20

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Blame Overregulation for High Child Care Costs

11.02.2026 10

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Alienated by Trump, Europeans Finally Take Responsibility for Defense

09.02.2026 20

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The Trump Administration Has a Conflicted Relationship with the Second Amendment

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Deploying Troops to U.S. Cities Cost Half a Billion Dollars in 2025

04.02.2026 20

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Dumping State Income Taxes Could Mean High Sales Taxes—or an Opportunity for Smaller Government

02.02.2026 20

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School Choice Week: Arizona Milestone Marks Growing Popularity of School Choice

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After Alex Pretti's Death, the Administration Signals a Shift on Immigration Enforcement

28.01.2026 20

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Embarrassed by Leaks, Feds Raid Washington Post Journalist's Home

26.01.2026 20

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