Bitcoin Is Not Freedom: The Delusion Of Digital Escape
This techno-optimistic prophecy assumes that because the state cannot break the underlying mathematics of cryptography, it is effectively disarmed
Economy
TIPP Poll data on Americans' perception of the economy is the foundation for this section. Topics covered include U.S. consumer confidence, consumer sentiment, job market, economic growth, recession, financial stress, economic outlook, personal financial outlook, federal economic policies. We also cover trade, taxes, and debt. Our TIPP economic optimism index, financial stress index, job sensitivity metrics, and other polling on current economic issues drive the discussions.
What Does The Latest ADP Jobs Report Say About The US Economy
Most new jobs came from the services sector, while natural resources and mining was the only industry to record job losses.
Greenspan’s Empty Talk
This article illustrates just how completely Alan Greenspan, in his tenure as Fed Chairman, has succeeded in misleading almost everyone...
Trump Reports More Than $1.4 Billion In Crypto Income
The filing lists approximately $635 million in earnings tied to the TRUMP meme coin, along with about $515 million from token sales associated with World Liberty Financial, a cryptocurrency company linked to members of his family.
CAFE Kills, And Trump Is Doing Something About It
The New York Times this week featured an article looking at the rise in pedestrian deaths, which had been trending downward for decades, but then steadily turned upward after 2009.
The Fiat Money Maestro
Despite being a lifelong Republican, Greenspan refused to lower interest rates, though doing so may have helped George H.W. Bush’s 1992 reelection campaign.
Intellectual Property Versus The Unrealized
Supporters of intellectual property would interject that entrepreneurship benefits from property of things
Analysts Warn Oil Market May Be Too Optimistic
Brent crude was trading near $72.45 a barrel on Monday, far below its wartime peak of more than $188 in April.
Minimum Wage Fail
The Democratic Socialists said they had a solution. Seattle’s City Council imposed a $26 delivery driver minimum wage.
U.S. Launches Strikes On Iran After Strait Of Hormuz Ship Attack
According to U.S. officials, the military response followed an incident in which Iranian forces allegedly launched four drones at vessels transiting the strategic waterway.
Lies, Damn Lies, And The History Of Capitalism
The socialist view of economic history teaches that capitalism is based on exploiting the poor
Cargo Ship Attack Raises Fresh Doubts Over Strait Of Hormuz Recovery
Confidence was shaken after the Singapore-flagged container ship Ever Lovely was struck by a projectile near Oman
Why Is Polestar Ending New Vehicle Sales In The U.S.
The Bureau of Industry and Security determined that Polestar has a sufficient connection to China through its parent company, Geely, making it ineligible for approval under the new regulations.
What Factors Drove U.S. Economic Growth In Early 2026
The revised figure was higher than the earlier 1.6% estimate and marked a significant improvement from the 0.5% growth recorded in the final quarter of 2025.
Container Vessel Hit While Sailing Through Hormuz Shipping Corridor
The vessel, Ever Lovely, was struck on its starboard side by an unidentified projectile, damaging the ship's bridge but causing no reported casualties or environmental pollution.
What Drove America's Inflation To A Three-Year High
Core inflation, which excludes volatile food and energy prices, increased only slightly to 3.4% from 3.3%, suggesting underlying price pressures remained relatively contained