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‘Medicare for All’ means Medicare for none

Merrill Matthews argues that Sen. Bernie Sanders' "Medicare for All" proposal deceptively seeks to replace the highly-rated existing Medicare program...

25.08.2026 1

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The age of big-spending Republicans is here

While Republicans once prioritized fiscal responsibility, current trends show rising federal deficits under both Democratic and Republican...

18.08.2026 4

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Three cheers for trying to end birth tourism

An opinion piece argues that President Trump's executive order targeting birth tourism is a necessary step to curb immigration system abuses and...

11.08.2026 9

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Trump’s tariffs are his biggest policy failure

President Trump's tariff policies have faced criticism for failing to reduce the trade deficit, hurting U.S. businesses, and providing insufficient...

04.08.2026 4

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Can a democratic socialist candidate truthfully take the oath of office?

The author argues that the Democratic Socialists of America's political platform contradicts the U.S. Constitution, making it impossible for their...

28.07.2026 10

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Investing in Trump securities involves the risk of (huge) loss

President Trump and his family have made $2.2 billion from financial schemes since entering the White House, while investors have lost millions of...

14.07.2026 10

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Trump accounts could help privatize Social Security

Trump accounts could help address the financial challenges of the current pay-as-you-go system of Social Security and provide Americans with...

07.07.2026 10

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The SAVE Act won’t save Republicans

President Trump has repeatedly claimed that the 2020 election was stolen, despite evidence to the contrary, and has now warned that Republicans will...

30.06.2026 20

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Democrats are becoming Berniecrats

Bernie Sanders' socialist ideas are becoming increasingly influential in the Democratic Party, with his endorsed candidates winning across the country...

23.06.2026 10

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The wrong prescription for drug affordability

The Medication Affordability and Patent Integrity Act would create new regulatory burdens on biotech companies, making it harder and taking longer to...

16.06.2026 20

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