A focus on the vulnerable population might have produced most of the public health benefits with considerably less disruption and economic damage.
Category Archives: International and national
Stimulus isn’t the coronavirus economic cure
Trump and Congress are certain to do the wrong thing regarding the economic effects of the coronavirus reaction. The Fed already has.
Putting SB 1070 into proper perspective
Based on a recent U.S. Supreme Court decision, if the constitutionality of the much maligned immigration bill were before the current court, it might be mostly upheld rather than mostly struck down.
Afghan peace plan won’t produce peace, but U.S. should get out anyway
Past time to acknowledge that Bush’s Afghan strategy has failed and was a mistake.
Wanted: A better way to select presidential nominees
Biden went from political dead man walking to presumptive nominee in a flash. There should be a more deliberative process.
Worst part of coronavirus is the reaction
The coronavirus appears to present the kind of health risk advanced societies take in stride. That’s not what’s happening.
Are there really any moderate Democratic candidates?
The supposed moderates don’t really disagree with Sanders’ vision of turning the United States into a European-style social democracy. Just the pace of the movement.
Biggs attacks the voters Trump will need
In Arizona, Trump will need votes from center-right voters who don’t like him. So, why is Andy Biggs saying they are as big of a problem as socialists?
What Russian interference in our elections is really about
Sanders was recently briefed by the FBI on Russian activities favorable to his campaign. This should broaden, and sharpen, the perspective on what the Russians are really trying to accomplish. It isn’t all, or even mostly, about Trump. Or Sanders.
How the Legislature could protect those with preexisting conditions
The bill to give AG Mark Brnovich political cover over his lawsuit to strike down Obamacare is an empty gesture. But there is something meaningful the legislature could do.