Inflation rose quicker than expected, and some mainstream media outlets are warning of longer-term consequences. So why do the same outlets advocate for the policies that will lead to what they’re warning about? Summary Inflation is …
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President Biden unveiled a $2.3 trillion proposal to beef up the nation’s roads, bridges, airports, and public transportation. Critics pointed out the additional items not traditionally considered infrastructure while proponents hailed it as a remaking of …
Democrats are pushing for a $15 minimum wage in the coronavirus relief bill, which the Congressional Budget Office says will help 900.000 Americans but cut 1.4 million jobs. Biden admits the proposal is unlikely to survive …
Pfizer’s two-shot, Moderna’s one-shot coronavirus vaccines have reached more than a million Americans so far. Everyone from political pundits to economists to doctors have an opinion on the long-term effects. Summary Right before Christmas, the Centers …
In a spate of interviews and an op-ed in the Wall Street Journal, Director of National Intelligence John Ratcliffe warned of the rise of China as America’s preeminent threat. Most, but not all, outlets focused on …
The economy grew at a rate of more than 33% last quarter, beating expert predictions. What sectors led the growth and what is predicted for next quarter? Summary GDP data for the 3rd quarter of 2020 …