Economics

Center on Wealth & Poverty
Gavel leaning against a row of law books
Debra J. Saunders
April 19, 2023
Homelessness

A Return to Soft on Crime?

Debra J. Saunders
April 19, 2023
Homelessness
A California Senate committee recently passed Senate Bill 94, which would allow inmates sentenced to death or life without parole to apply for a "second look" at their cases. If it becomes law, the worst offenders could walk free after they've served 20 years or more. Read More ›
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Government Building Image
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Scott S. Powell
March 20, 2023
Economics

The Greatest Risk to Americans Is the Federal Government, Not Bank Failures

Scott S. Powell
March 20, 2023
Economics
It's far better for America’s citizenry and businesses to have the strength and resourcefulness that comes from free exchange of ideas and information, creativity, honesty, and self-reliance than to have a dependence on a profligate and corrupt government.  Read More ›
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Jonathan Choe
February 23, 2023
Economics, Homelessness

Jonathan Choe Discusses Seattle’s Drug Crisis with Jesse Watters

Jonathan Choe
February 23, 2023
Economics, Homelessness
Students at Summit Sierra High School in Seattle are surrounded by a gauntlet of drug dealers, addicts, an open air black market, and dangerous homeless encampments. Yet state, county, and city leaders are allowing this to flourish with no timeline on solutions. Parents are livid, teachers aren't sure what to do, and some say this culture is now being normalized. This is a public safety failure. Read More ›