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Volume 25, Issue 48: November 30, 2022

John C. Goodman (Washington Examiner)
Tally the reforms that come from either side of the political aisle. As it turns out, some of the most genuinely progressive ideas—such as school choice, retirement accounts, and freedom to work—didn’t originate with those calling themselves Progressives. READ MORE »



Art Carden (Forbes)
As of today, there are eight billion of us. Contrary to what the environmental movement tells us, that eight billionth person is a blessing, not a curse. While there is a new mouth to feed, there is a new brain and two new hands—a cause for celebration, not lamentation. READ MORE »



Scott Beyer
NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, are unique digital content that uses blockchain to certify ownership and originality. They were all the rage a year ago, just before the $12 billion bubble popped, leading many to abandon the prospects of this technology. However, NFTs have a promising future for equity markets....so long as they’re not quashed by regulators. READ MORE »



Álvaro Vargas Llosa (Fortune)
Where does the Republican Party go in the (for now) post-Trump Era? Will Republicans double down on big spending nationalist-populism, or take the opportunity afforded by the performance of Republican candidates in the recent midterm to move back towards a small government vision? READ MORE »





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