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Nathan Lewis
January 16, 2026
Economics
7

How to Save Iran 1-2-3

Nathan Lewis
January 16, 2026
Economics
7
Iran has been experiencing quite a bit of disorder recently. The reasons for this are "complicated" — Iran has many foreign enemies, and the situation smells like an attempted "color revolution" — but the government of Iran has also been making quite a mess of things all by itself, recently and for a long time now. It's no surprise that even the most patriotic Iranians might be very dissatisfied today. Read More ›
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Marsha Michaelis
January 15, 2026
Homelessness
5

Homeless Family’s Outrageous Situation Suggests Unique Remedy

Marsha Michaelis
January 15, 2026
Homelessness
5
A shocking story published Dec. 19 by Charlie Harger of KIRO News Radio tells of a 9-year-old boy living in a tent in one of Seattle’s public parks. He lives there with his parents, when they’re around. His mother is a fentanyl addict and prostitute who makes the boy wait outside in the bushes while she services clients in the tent. His father reportedly has a long criminal history. Read More ›
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Michele Steeb
January 8, 2026
Homelessness
4

Tragic Tales Demand Reform

Michele Steeb
January 8, 2026
Homelessness
4
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Center on Wealth & Poverty
January 8, 2026
Energy
1

Why Utilities Cost More: Oregon’s Net Zero

Center on Wealth & Poverty
January 8, 2026
Energy
1

Discovery Institute recently partnered with Angela Todd of PDXReal in Portland, Oregon, to examine the catastrophic impacts of Net Zero policies bearing down on Washington and Oregon. See her latest report. For more information on net zero policies in the Pacific Northwest, and their harmful consequences, please see:

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Walter Myers III
December 30, 2025
Energy
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Tom Steyer’s Affordable Energy Promises to California Are Unaffordable

Walter Myers III
December 30, 2025
Energy
6
Tom Steyer, the billionaire climate activist running for California governor, promises to cut electric bills by 25 percent by breaking up big utility companies like PG&E and Southern California Edison. In his ads, he boasts about fighting oil and gas companies, like when he helped kill Proposition 23 back in 2010. But here’s the problem: California’s economy runs 84 percent on fossil fuels. It powers our cars (mostly petroleum), factories, homes for heating (mostly natural gas), and even backs up our electricity (gas plants fill the gaps). Steyer’s war on these companies ignores simple supply-and-demand math, making his bill-cutting talk ring hollow. Read More ›
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Walter Myers III
December 4, 2025
Economics
5

It’s Time to Say Goodbye to the Obamacare Failure

Walter Myers III
December 4, 2025
Economics
5
Imagine tuning into a Sunday football game. Amid the flurry of touchdowns and tackles, the commercials are filled with familiar names — State Farm, Allstate, Liberty Mutual, and Farmers — vying for your dollars to cover your cars, homes, and personal liability. You have choices, and the competing advertisements are evidence of a robust marketplace where consumers benefit from price competition and innovation. But imagine if, alongside those ads, you could also shop for your health insurance — across state lines, no different than car or home coverage. Read More ›
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Michele Steeb
December 1, 2025
Homelessness
4

“Humanitarian Emergency”: Seattle’s New Mayor Must Bring an End to the City’s Homelessness Crisis

Michele Steeb
December 1, 2025
Homelessness
4
Seattle's incoming mayor, Katie Wilson, will inherit a homelessness crisis that will define her ability to lead. Seattle's homeless population needs more than another round of aspirational promises. They need and deserve an operational reset grounded in compassion, accountability, and the courage to confront realities the city has failed to address for years. Read More ›
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Scott S. Powell
November 26, 2025
Economics
7

Thanksgiving: Why It Is America’s Foundational Holiday

Scott S. Powell
November 26, 2025
Economics
7
The Thanksgiving holiday, which commemorates one part of the Pilgrim story, remains the favorite holiday for many Americans. And for good reasons, beyond enjoying a feast. With our country passing through troubled times, it is worth revisiting the Pilgrims' five significant achievements, which created the seminal story of America, and reveals remarkable insights into who we are and the qualities of character we need to overcome our present challenges. Read More ›
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November 24, 2025
Homelessness
1

San Francisco’s Harm Reduction Problems

November 24, 2025
Homelessness
1

San Francisco has been handing out drug paraphernalia freely to addicts for decades. Under the new administration of Mayor Daniel Lurie, however, individuals must be connected to treatment, counseling, or other recovery services to continue receiving these supplies. Filmmaker SIX SEVEN KEVIN speaks with addicts, residents, and city officials about the conditions of San Francisco’s streets. 6’7 Kevin is a documentary Read More ›