Commentary

Americans Can Tell the Difference Between Rosy Economic Data and Reality

By Veronique de Rugy
Thursday, March 28 2024

The economy is growing, unemployment is low, wages are up, and inflation is down. However, the American people remain grumpy about the state of the economy. This puzzle was just investigated by four economists. They found that people often know that something is wrong even if statistics don't reflect the problem. In this case, people are perceiving that inflation is still, in fact, high. For months now, Americans have been told that inflation's downward trend, from almost 9% annually to around 3%, should make them feel good about the economy. But it isn't working. A recent Gallup poll found that…

Beware of Squatters

	If you own a home and don't want to lose it, keep reading. Homeowners who go on vacation or a business…
	Read more...

Trump Lawfare: The Next Stage Begins

	Donald Trump was first indicted nearly a year ago, on April 4, 2023, when Manhattan District Attorney…
	Read more...

The Biden Administration Takes a Swipe at Credit Card Industry

	The Biden administration regulators see a monopoly boogeyman behind the curtain of nearly every business…
	Read more...

Yes, Israel Is Now a Partisan Issue

	"To make Israel a partisan issue only hurts Israel and the US-Israeli relationship," Senate…
	Read more...

Biden Administration Undermines Democracy While Accusing Others of Undermining Democracy

	We are not the first court to look through forms to the substance and recognize that informal censorship…
	Read more...

US Steel-Nippon Steel: A Global Deal for American Prosperity

	The Pennsylvania-based U.S. Steel company recently agreed to be purchased by the Tokyo-headquartered…
	Read more...

Biden's Tax Plan That Puts America Last

	I am often asked if President Joe Biden is intentionally trying to dismantle the American economy with…
	Read more...

New York Doomed to Be Migrant Central – Other Cities Take Note

	Mayor Eric Adams' agreement, announced Friday, to limit the time migrants can stay in shelters at taxpayers'…
	Read more...

Biden's 'Lawfare' Joke

	Why do so many Democrats and their allies in the media desperately want former President Donald Trump…
	Read more...

Tennesseans Have Sent More Than 24,000 Letters to Their Representatives Urging Certificate of Need (CON) Repeal

	NASHVILLE, TN – The Center for Individual Freedom (CFIF) today announced that Tennesseans from…
	Read more...

More Commentary...

« Prev 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 Next »

Notable Quote

"The collapse of the Met Gala's outrageous plan to honor antisemitic fashion designer John Galliano marks an important victory in a major battle. But there is no sign that triumph is at hand in the larger war against the explosion of Jew hatred in America and around the world.On the contrary, the outbreaks are numerous and growing in boldness.One of the lessons of the Galliano affair is that many…[more]

— Michael Goodwin, New York Post

Liberty Poll