Opinion - The Heartland Institute (original) (raw)

Who Really Benefits from Government Regulation of Financial Advising?

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As far back as we have a recorded history, we see rulers, even the most despotic ones, claim that they protect common people. Usually, that does not work well for common people. The protection of common people is the excuse for the current government regulation of financial advising. However, our bureaucrats do not seem to […]

Will Wind and Solar Hammer Hydro in Washington State?

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All around America there is an avalanche of proposed wind and solar projects. The idea is to replace fossil fueled electric power which is the dominant source in most places. Some States even have laws to this effect. Setting aside that this is an impossible goal it is interesting, even amusing, to see how this […]

A New National Sacrifice Zone

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The territory proposed for solar projects includes most of Nevada, giant swaths of Utah and Wyoming, southeast Oregon and southwest Idaho, and sections of Western Colorado that include much of Moffat, Rio Blanco, Garfield, and Mesa Counties.

It’s Too Soon to Abandon Fossil Fuels

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The answer to Earth's energy crisis isn't a zero-sum game. Rather, it's about striking a delicate balance – one that safeguards the progress humans have made while building a sustainable future that works for everyone.

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Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, media outlets, and so-called “fact checkers” are claiming that “violent crime is near a 50-year low.” In contrast, Donald Trump is alleging that “crime is worse than it’s ever been.” The reality is that all of them are wrong.