Tag: Commentary

States that like Obamacare would be able to keep its regulatory infrastructure intact, while states that would prefer to move in another direction would be able to opt out of some of Obamacare's most costly regulations to drive down premiums and expand choices. (iStock photo)

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New Obamacare deal puts 10 year expiration date on federalism

Philip Klein · April 26, 2017 2:13 pm

"CBS This Morning" anchor Gayle King defended her trip with the Obamas against accusations of journalistic impropriety, explaining that "my vacations are not political and so I went on vacation with a great group of people and, to me, that's not a political statement." (Photo by Evan Agostini/Invision/AP)

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Gayle King’s vacation with the Obamas is a case study in why Americans distrust the media

Emily Jashinsky · April 26, 2017 1:54 pm

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Politico defends its CEO’s contributions to Democratic lawmakers

Becket Adams · April 26, 2017 6:05 am

As President Trump is discovering, there are a lot of very difficult, complicated issues he has to deal with. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)

Who knew controlling illegal immigration was this un-complicated?

Ira Mehlman · April 26, 2017 4:44 am

City Council members should consider the benefits that home sharing services provide - to hosts, guests and the city. (AP Photo/John Locher)

Save Airbnb: Don’t let city council destroy D.C.’s home sharing economy

Gary Shapiro · April 26, 2017 4:04 am

It isn't wise to poison the well when dealing with America's second-largest and most polite trading partner. (AP Photo/Evan Vucci)

Oh, hooray! War with Canada

Washington Examiner · April 26, 2017 4:01 am

Something as simple as free checking has become burdensome under the dominion of Dodd-Frank. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan)

Americans deserve the Financial CHOICE Act

Rep Ann Wagner · April 26, 2017 4:01 am

In France, there was a clear distinction between metro Paris and the rest of the nation. (AP Photo/Michel Euler)

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Capital versus countryside in France’s election

Michael Barone · April 26, 2017 1:10 am

The nuns argued that HHS’s accommodation (in effect requiring the nuns command their insurer to cover all contraception) still violated a law. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Trump lets liberal Justice Department lawyers continue war on Little Sisters of the Poor

Timothy P. Carney · April 26, 2017 12:07 am

It would serve students better to have speakers that challenge, instead of confirm, their pre-existing ideas and perspectives. (AP)

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Trump vs. Zuckerberg: Why Harvard and Liberty University should exchange their commencement speakers

Jeremy Willinger · April 26, 2017 12:00 am

The appearance of escaping a liberal bubble: priceless. (Twitter/Nordstrom)

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In defense of Nordstrom’s $425 dirty jeans

Philip Wegmann · April 25, 2017 11:03 pm

Seventy-seven million Americans have at least one delinquent debt on their credit report. (AP Photo/CX Matiash)

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Trump can help forgotten Americans with a change to the tax code that would help relieve debt

Bruce Thompson · April 25, 2017 11:00 pm