There’s a saying that I find myself repeating often when it comes to policy discussions, "it may be easy, but it ain’t simple." This could not be truer than the ongoing tragedy that healthcare and health insurance have become under Obamacare. Passed almost 10 years ago, Obamacare has literally [...]
Regardless of one’s ideology, I think we can all agree that we are, as the saying goes, living in interesting times. I am reminded of something a friend told me recently: “Think back 30 years ago. Who would have predicted that World Wrestling sensation Jesse Ventura would be elected [...]
Recently, Democratic Socialist Sen. Bernie Sanders announced a plan to essentially nationalize work. That’s right: He is promoting a “jobs for all” plan that would create a federal guarantee of employment for all comers, at a $15-an-hour minimum wage. Back when I was an impressionable economics student at Florida [...]
In this important election year, the Miami Herald, el Nuevo Herald and Bradenton Herald want to drive a discussion on the important issues facing the Sunshine State. We've assembled a panel of 50 influential Floridians who will offer their views through the November elections. Meet our Influencers here and [...]
... James Madison Institute lauds ‘Right to Try’ legislation The Trump administration drew support this week from a free-market think tank nestled in the capital for signing legislation making experimental medicines and treatment options available to terminally ill patients. “On this historic occasion, we would like to thank President [...]
For all the distraction and damage it is causing, “Russiagate” has had one invigorating side effect — Americans are reading and debating the Constitution once again. What would the Founding Fathers say about our situation? How would they adjudicate a showdown in which President Donald J. Trump sacks Special [...]
Dozens of public school teachers filled the sidewalk outside a Miami-Dade County School Board meeting earlier this month, demanding raises with loud chants and colorful signs. One protestor waved a piece of hot pink poster board featuring a list of the states where teachers have gone on strike in [...]
