
		August 01 2018

The End Is Nigh

Jim Geraghty

Making the click-through worthwhile: a survey of fears of American decline that might keep you up at night, Trump officials speak to Washington Post reporter Bob Woodward for his new book and hope for the best, and Google chooses a side in China.

What Thoughts Keep You Up at Night?

Tyler Cowen tries to envision American decline, slowing economic growth, increasing addiction rates, declining infrastructure maintenance, a vicious cycle of tax hikes to protect entitlements, a diminished U.S. military, and a globally dominant China.

A few fears he missed, or doesn't share, or hasn't thought of yet . . .

What happens if virtual reality, immersive gaming, and other forms of "feels real and interactive" entertainment make living in a virtual world a lot more fun and interesting than the real world?

What percentage of our fellow citizens would grow obsessed with spending time in some technology-enabled virtual Shangri-La, where everything is easy, everyone is beautiful, and nothing is ... Read More


Top Stories

The Baseless Attack on Marc Short

The Editors

Two historians have quit their roles at the University of Virginia's Miller Center over the hiring of a Trump White House alum. Good riddance.

Native American Children at Risk Need Protection Too

Timothy Sandefur

The Indian Child Welfare Act gives too much weight to the desire to keep Indian families together, sometimes sending at-risk kids back to dangerous households.

Trump Calls On Sessions to End 'Rigged' Special Counsel Probe 'Right Now'

Jack Crowe

President Trump called on attorney general Jeff Sessions to end special counsel Robert Mueller's probe into Russian election interference in a Wednesday morning tweet.

Free Valentino Dixon

Michelle Malkin

Valentino Dixon was convicted of murder with no evidence or eyewitnesses or weapon.

The 3D-Gun Debate: Separating Truth from Fiction

David French

You don't need a license to make a gun for personal use; you need one only if you make a gun for sale or distribution.

Will Russia Back the Democrats in November's Midterms?

Jonah Goldberg

If the Kremlin's aim is to continue sowing chaos and dysfunction in American politics, it would make sense for Russia to back Democrats in the 2018 midterms.

No, Single-Payer Reforms Won't Curb Hospital Costs

Chris Pope

Single-payer reforms aren't likely to cut hospital costs. Eliminating barriers to hospital competition could.

Trump Administration Deals Another Blow to Obamacare, Removes Ban on Short Term Health...

Jack Crowe

Americans will be able to purchase short term health insurance plans that provide limited coverage at relatively low cost for up to three years.


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