Columns/opinions

Capitalism Versus Racism

Capitalism and racism go together?I hear it all the time. 'Racism is intricately linked to capitalism,' says famous Marxist Angela Davis. 'It's a mistake to assume that we can combat racism by leaving capitalism in place.''Anti-racist' activist Ibram X.
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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

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

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. The new rules will make it harder for some freelancers to support a family.
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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?

by John Stossel Leaders of both parties agree: We must reduce globalization.'China is ripping us on trade,' says Donald Trump.Our trade deficit is 'an immorality,' says Nancy Pelosi.But it's not.
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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.
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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.

In My House!

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. Pro-tenant laws passed by anti-capitalist politicians now protect squatters.