Environmental advocates who demand that we buy certain products rarely seem concerned about cost. But earlier this week, New York Times reporter Christopher Flavelle wrote about his experience last July replacing his home air conditioner with a heat pump. As a “climate” reporter, he felt obligated to buy the heat pump based on claims that […]
For the second time in its history, Scientific American has endorsed a political candidate. The do not see or do not care to see the issues with that. We do. What does it indeed mean to have a society that “trusts science”? The phrase is invoked everywhere, from policy debates to media headlines, and it […]
Under the guise of “helping” parents deal with stress, the Biden administration is plotting a dramatic expansion of government into the home. Here is what you need to know: Under the guise of “helping” parents deal with stress, the Biden administration is plotting a dramatic expansion of government into the home. In short, federal authorities […]
Will their radical left administration undo damage inflicted by Biden-Harris? Or make it worse? Kamala Harris desperately wants to be “unburdened by what has been” – the Biden-Harris policies she helped develop and implement. She wants voters to focus on the “joy” and “freedom” she insists would be America’s future if voters elect her, Tim […]
The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) was opened in 1990 with the backing of Metro, the Portland regional government. It was opened to create more economic growth opportunities in Portland. In 2003 the convention center was underperforming, and Metro made the decision to upgrade. This renovation came with the promise of generating surplus revenue. Unfortunately, the […]
More than half of the nation’s governors declared that they will not comply with the United Nations World Health Organization (UN WHO) and its attempt to usurp vast new powers. Read their words… More than half of the nation’s governors declared publicly that they will not comply with the United Nations World Health Organization (UN […]
PASADENA, Calif. — In a 2-1 decision, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a lawsuit brought by Children’s Health Defense (“CHD”) against Meta Platforms for restricting CHD’s posts, fundraising, and advertising on Facebook following communications between Meta and federal government officials. The Rutherford Institute had filed an amicus brief in Children’s Health Defense v. […]
The Oregon Legislature has mandated that large utilities deliver 100% emissions-free electricity by 2040. Since coal and natural gas account for more than 45% of Oregon’s electricity generation, replacing those fuels with emission-free alternatives will be difficult. Moreover, the closer Oregon gets to 100% reduction, the more expensive it will get. This challenge stems from […]
In the span of a week, two significant events shifted not only the national conversation but also the political landscape. Tucker Carlson’s interview with siblings Calley and Casey Means on August 16, 2024, was the first catalyst. In just over two hours, Calley, a successful industry lobbyist, and Casey, a Stanford-trained surgeon, convincingly implicated the […]
09/04/2024 – Mises Wire – Connor O’Keeffe Two weeks ago, Robert F. Kennedy Jr. suspended his campaign for president. In his nearly hour-long speech explaining the decision, Kennedy highlighted what he sees as the three biggest issues facing the United States. The first two—the threat to free speech and the danger of the war in […]