Political Theory

Robbing Peter to pay Paul is now the mainstream in American politics. The key problem lies in changing what it means to be "mainstream."

The Census Bureau once helped round up Japanese-Americans for concentration camps. The Bureau could be similarly "helpful" in the future.

Under Castro, Cuba has really been two Cubas. There is relative abundance for the ruling class, and cruel, enforced poverty for everyone else.

Steve Mnuchin has said little publicly, but his resume does seem to contrast sharply with Trump's populist campaign.

Even with all the information available to us today, many still seem to have a distorted view of history when it comes to the "Comandante."

In Iowa, the Dakota Access Pipeline has relied on government to seize land from private-property owners unwilling to grant access to the oil companies.

New executive-branch regulations now place a greater burden on citizens than newly passed laws in Congress.

Thanksgiving is not simply a holiday celebrating the abundance of capitalism, but a time to give thanks for all we are grateful for.

Trump's plan to cap repayment costs for student borrowers does nothing to stem the inflated demand for student loans caused by government subsidies.

No matter how hard it may be to avoid debating politics with family, be thankful that at least the holiday itself is no longer marred by partisanship.