Columns/opinions

Capitalism Versus Racism

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Capitalism and racism go together? I hear it all the time. 'Racism is intricately linked to capitalism,' says famous Marxist Angela Davis.

Capital Highlights

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Early voting underway in local elections Early voting began Monday, April 22 for municipal, school board and various bond elections. It ends on April 30 with Saturday, May 4 being election day. What is on the ballot depends on where you live.

The Kill Switch

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by John Stossel Soon the government might shut down your car. President Joe Biden's new infrastructure gives bureaucrats that power.

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‘ Aggressive’ hurricane forecast for Gulf Coast Colorado State University researchers are calling this year’s hurricane season forecast “the most aggressive” ever, the Texas Standard reported. They say there is a 54% chance a hurricane will strike the Texas coast, and a 25% chance it will be major.

A Ban on Freelance Work

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The Labor Department just imposed 300 pages of new regulations to reclassify many individual conas payroll employees. CNBC claims this could help freelancers 'recover lost wages.' That's just nonsense.

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Agencies blasted over wildfire oversight State agencies and regulators were heavily criticized at a Texas legislative hearing for failing to communicate during the deadly Panhandle wildfires, the Texas Tribune reported.

Trade Is Evil?

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by John Stossel Leaders of both parties agree: We must reduce globalization. 'China is ripping us on trade,' says Donald Trump.

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Solar eclipse means big money to Texas One economist is calling it “the most profitable 22 minutes in Texas history,” according to the Texas Standard. The total solar eclipse on Monday, April 8 is expected to draw up to a million visitors to the Lone Star State, especially in its narrow path of totality.

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State immigration law again on hold The on-again, off-again state immigration law is once more on hold while the 5th Circuit Court of Appeals considers its constitutionality. Senate Bill 4 would allow state and local law enforcement officials to arrest and deport people suspected of entering the state illegally from Mexico, the Austin American-Statesman reported. The U.S. Supreme Court last Tuesday removed a temporary hold on the law, which allowed it to take effect for several hours before the 5th Circuit court again stopped SB4 from being enforced while it considers its constitutionality.

In My House!

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by John Stossel What if you come home and find strangers living in your house? I assumed you order the squatters out, and if they resist, call the police, and they will kick them out. Wrong.