Commentary Articles

Why I’m Suing Over My Employer’s Vaccine Mandate
I have natural immunity, so there’s no justification for a coercive violation of my bodily autonomy.
Todd J. Zywicki | August 7, 2021

Pass the Bipartisan National Security Powers Act
Ivan Eland | August 7, 2021

Eradication of Covid Is a Dangerous and Expensive Fantasy
It seemed to work in New Zealand and Australia, but now ruinous, oppressive lockdowns are back.
Donald J. Boudreaux, Jayanta Bhattacharya | August 4, 2021

China’s Obstruction of Virus Origin Investigation Gets Official American Support
K. Lloyd Billingsley | August 3, 2021

Profiles in Campus Leadership: Charles J. Ping, R.I.P.
Richard K. Vedder | August 3, 2021

Incompetence + Arrogance = Woke
Politically correct ideology is masking and contributing to the widespread failure of our institutions.
Victor Davis Hanson | August 2, 2021

What’s in a Name? Quite a Lot, Actually
Art Carden | August 1, 2021

DOJ Dropping Case Against Chinese Researcher Will Encourage Spying
K. Lloyd Billingsley | July 29, 2021

What Is Woke Really About?
Wokeness is many things. But increasingly it seems a cover for careerism, profiteering—and utter incompetence.
Victor Davis Hanson | July 29, 2021

Will We Be Allowed to Carry Our Freedom Where We Need It Most?
Stephen P. Halbrook | July 29, 2021

The NRA Was There
Stephen P. Halbrook | July 28, 2021

Due Process on Campus: Is It Improving or Declining?
Richard K. Vedder | July 27, 2021

Prices Have Work to Do, Even in Pandemics
Art Carden | July 27, 2021

Where Have All the Economists Gone? (Taxes)
John C. Goodman | July 27, 2021

Here’s Why the Utah-Led Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google Play Games the System
William F. Shughart II | July 27, 2021

No, Inflation Isn’t Good for Workers
Judy L. Shelton | July 26, 2021

10 Reasons Why You Shouldn’t Call Leftists “Liberal”
Daniel B. Klein | July 26, 2021

Northern California Hurt When Wildfire Efforts Are Undermined by Federal Action
Jonathan Hofer | July 25, 2021

Feds Drop Case Against Chinese Researcher: Surprise Move Greenlights More Chinese Espionage in US
K. Lloyd Billingsley | July 24, 2021

New York Gun Rights Case Before Supreme Court with Massive Consequences
Stephen P. Halbrook | July 24, 2021

Record-Breaking June Heat in North America Was Not Man-made
Anthony R. Lupo | July 23, 2021

Sanctions Against South Africa and the Cuban Embargo
Art Carden | July 23, 2021

Emergency Reforms Worth Keeping
In California, Governor Newsom freed up the health care sector during the pandemic. It should stay that way.
Lawrence J. McQuillan, Jonathan Hofer | July 23, 2021

The Bad Old Days Are Back! 228 Collegiate Earmarks by Congress
Richard K. Vedder | July 23, 2021

El Salvador’s Big Bitcoin Mistake
Dollarization worked, but ‘forced tender’ laws are a staple of totalitarian regimes.
Steve H. Hanke | July 22, 2021