Critiques and Commentary: December 2024
In a significant move aimed at improving public health and reducing secondhand smoke exposure, the Carlsbad City Council in California has enacted a ban on smoking and vaping in all…
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Vaccines and Autism: The Persistent Myth Debunked Again
In a recent interview, Howard Lutnick, co-chair of the Trump-Vance transition team, revived the debunked belief linking childhood vaccines to autism spectrum disorders (ASD). During a CNN segment, Lutnick discussed…
World War II Did Not Boost Economic Growth
The notion that World War Two was the primary factor in pulling the United States out of the Great Depression is a widely accepted narrative. Advocates of Keynesian economics argue…
Debate: Is Anarcho-Capitalism the Ultimate Libertarian Goal?
Introduction to Anarcho-Capitalism Anarcho-capitalism (ANCAP) is a political philosophy that advocates for the elimination of the state in favor of a system of private property and free markets. Proponents argue…
Where Are the Locations of Individuals Submitting FCC Complaints?
The analysis of complaint rates per 100,000 residents across various counties in the United States and Puerto Rico reveals notable trends in specific regions. Leading the list is Hot Spring…
Can Bringing in Immigrant Workers Revitalize Struggling Factory Towns?
In Springfield, Ohio, a campaign spread falsehoods about Haitian immigrants, claiming they engaged in dubious practices like eating pets. This situation contrasted sharply with the experiences of immigrants in Beardstown,…
Activists Exploiting Fear Are Mistaken: The World Is Actually Improving.
In contemporary society, there's a pervasive sentiment that the world is deteriorating, as evidenced by widespread activism protesting various social injustices such as hate, homophobia, and environmental threats. However, this…
The Unsettlingly High and Frustratingly Unclear Stakes of the 2024 Election
The 2024 election season is marked by an alarming apocalyptic rhetoric from both Democrats and Republicans, suggesting that this might be the last election that matters. This dramatic narrative appeals…
Nebraska Voters Show Strong Support for Medical Marijuana Approval
Voters in Nebraska have made a significant decision by approving the medical use of cannabis, following a trend that has gained traction across the United States, where 38 states have…
FDA Recalls 80,000 Pounds of Costco Butter Due to Missing Milk Allergy Warning
In a significant recall by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA), nearly 80,000 pounds of Costco's Kirkland brand butter had to be discarded due to a labeling error regarding…
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