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The ineffective paternalism of soda taxes

Attempts to control what consumers choose to consume are frequent, but taxing sugary drinks to push people to make healthier choices has been a more regular one. However, this paternalistic instinct has repeatedly failed to achieve its health goals. Instead, it imposes a regressive tax without ...

EPA must stop unsafe and costly California maritime mandate

California’s maritime sector is essential to America’s role in the global economy and to the supply chain. Yet, a mandate from the California Air Resources Board (CARB) has cast a shadow over the safety and efficiency of this sector, which will have far-reaching effects on the nation. ...

In-person work, quality of life affect americans on the move

Return-to-the-office mandates and the continued desire for a better quality of life are affecting Americans as they decide where to move in 2023. Companies that allowed employees to work remotely during and immediately after the COVID pandemic are reversing course. On Sept. 5, Meta’s ...

Men I knew who knew Oppenheimer

I have been to the movies. I haven’t done that since before the COVID shutdown. I went to see two huge movies that have each grossed $1 billion, and I enjoyed them enormously. They are, of course, “Barbie” and “Oppenheimer.” I went to see “Barbie” because I thought I should ...

The state of the working (and non-working) man

A nation without strong and capable men is a nation in serious trouble. Unfortunately, there’s reason to worry about boys and men today. This fact has serious consequences for our families, communities and nation. My office compiled research on how men are performing in their vital role ...