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The slogan “Eat the Rich” has recently been revived following the high-profile assassination of the UnitedHealth Group’s CEO, Brian Thompson. Instead of blaming the entrepreneurial class, who tend to make all people richer, economically disillusioned Americans should lay their blame at the feet of the Federal Reserve and Federal bureaucracy, institutions that are inherently inequitable […]
Federal Budget The Federal Government publishes the spending and revenue numbers on a monthly basis. The charts and tables below give an in depth review of the Federal Budget, showing where the money is coming from, where it is going to, and the surplus or deficit.
America is known as the land of plenty, yet millions of Americans struggle to put food on the table daily. Despite our nation’s economic prowess, the latest data from the U.S. Department of Agriculture is sobering. In 2023, 13.5% of U.S. households experienced food insecurity, a statistically significant increase from 10.2% in 2021. This translates […]
A dangerous narrative has taken hold in some political circles: the idea that protectionist policies can revive American manufacturing and bring back jobs.
Tech companies have revolutionized the modern age, allowing for transcontinental communication, instant access to information, and unprecedented connectivity between people worldwide. But this revolution has come at a cost; these companies have undue influence over our lives, possessing the capability to shape public discourse, consumer behavior, and even political outcomes.
Politicians parrot on about small businesses being the backbone of the economy, only to pass the regulations that stifle them. In 2024, several federal agencies instituted new regulations on small businesses. These agencies included the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network, the IRS, and the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau. The new restrictions add to an exponentially increasing mountain of […]
Innovation has a silent killer… a scourge that America has aided and abetted for over a century. Innovative activity is the backbone of the economy. Because of Google, Honda, and Netflix, life is easier for billions of people around the globe. A Stanford study found that up to 85% of economic growth is due to innovation. But what if all […]
