To the libertarian, government itself presents a problem. Every law infringes on liberty because every law to some degree coerces — and even tiny “limited” infringements on freedom can add up. Thus law itself requires a justification more significant than the frenzy of any given political moment.
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Putin’s Ukraine gambit is about gaining attention, not territory
Seeing himself as an historical figure, and relying increasingly on brute force to steamroll over any vestige of an opposition, Putin no longer needs to worry about legitimacy. Russia’s swashbuckling propagandists are more than ready to go into overdrive if they need to justify an onslaught on Ukraine.
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: Another word for anxiety is fear
A disruptive demographic change is upon us. It represents a challenge, yes, but also an opportunity. To meet the one and seize the other will require a clear-eyed view of what we are and some strategy that delivers us to what we ought to be.
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Will Coggin: Lawmakers risk public safety with proposed plastic bottle ban
Bottled water is an essential product. Lawmakers in Augusta, however, are seeking to outlaw the sale of standard water bottles as part of their effort to reduce plastic waste. This policy isn’t just shortsighted, it’s dangerous.
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Cal Thomas: I’m a capitalist, Mr. President, but you’re not
Capitalism raises boats for those who play by its rules, accompanied by shared moral values, while socialism, especially when paired with communism, sinks too many boats and hopes.
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Rich Lowry: DeSantis is what post-Trump GOP should look like
If the rise of DeSantis is a Trump-era phenomenon, his record is rooted in traditional conservative priorities – textualist judges, school choice, tax cuts, spending restraint and law and order. He also has a more pragmatic side, increasing teacher pay even as he has pushed for educational reforms and pursuing a robust environmental agenda.
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Susan Friend: Advocacy during a global pandemic
As we all grapple with this past year and keep holding on strong together, our team is so very grateful for the opportunity to continue creating new connections and developing new strategies to deliver our messaging.
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Bob Neal: The Countryman: Cursed if they do, cursed if they don’t
Governing can get you cursed. Not governing when you should can get you cursed, too.
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Leonard Pitts Jr.: Chauvin trial cannot vindicate America
Unequal justice is not justice at all. Yet that’s precisely what we have so often seen, unarmed Black women, children and men killed, and cops, time after time, excused.
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Cal Thomas: Take me out of the ballgame
When the NFL decided not to punish players who kneeled during the pre-game national anthem, some fans reacted by refusing to attend games, buy league merchandise, or watch games on TV.
It took several years for the NFL to win fans back and some – like me – broke the habit and never returned, in person, or on TV.