No, pollution isn’t racist and it’s hard to believe one even needs to say it

Progressives have convinced themselves that the specter of racism and white supremacy is critical to achieving their longstanding goal of increased government power, and therefore they need to find racism everywhere, even in the air itself. Sometimes, it never ceases to amaze how rapid and coordinated the progressive push to proclaim everything is racist, or… Continue reading No, pollution isn’t racist and it’s hard to believe one even needs to say it

We are running out of time to save the planet, but climate scientists have somehow found the time to go woke

Once upon a time, the language of climate science – emissions, greenhouse gasses, melting ice caps, carbon taxes, cap and trade, and more – was all politically neutral, if occasionally sensational, but suddenly it’s downright socialist, dominated by the progressive cliches of the day from climate equity to climate justice. I’ll admit it up front: … Continue reading We are running out of time to save the planet, but climate scientists have somehow found the time to go woke

Ohio Train Derailment: The anatomy of a government, political, and media failure

One month after the train derailment and subsequent chemical spill in East Palestine, Ohio, residents are being diagnosed with chemical bronchitis, rashes, and other disturbing symptoms despite claims from environmental and health authorities that the region is safe.  Meanwhile, the Biden Administration and the media try to blame a President who hasn’t been in office… Continue reading Ohio Train Derailment: The anatomy of a government, political, and media failure

Science for me, but not for thee, the Ohio train derailment and coronavirus revisited

Thousands of dead fish wash up on the shoreline, and residents complain of sore throats, eyes, and respiratory issues in the wake of a train derailment and the controlled burn of toxic chemicals, but authorities insist everything is safe and they have nothing to worry about. Comparisons to the pandemic are unavoidable. New Palestine, Ohio… Continue reading Science for me, but not for thee, the Ohio train derailment and coronavirus revisited

This Fourth of July, progressives have no idea what democracy is except as a means to get what they want

The progressive movement is in turmoil after a string of Supreme Court decisions put power back in the hands of the legislature and protected rights enshrined in the Constitution.  The sort of things we used to call democracy with a Big-D, but those old rules no longer apply and now democracy means whatever they claim… Continue reading This Fourth of July, progressives have no idea what democracy is except as a means to get what they want