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Pulling The Plug On Liberal Org’s Dark Money Empire
by Steve Milloy, Senior Policy Fellow, as appearing in the Daily Caller
The Gates Foundation’s sudden $450 million divorce from Arabella Advisors isn’t about efficiency or building deeper relationships or any of the sanitized language trotted out by both sides. This is about optics and the uncomfortable fact that America’s largest philanthropic foundation could no longer deny the political risk — and stench — of being linked to a Democratic Party dark money slush fund masquerading as “philanthropy.”
Much ado about selling federal land
by Greg Walcher, Senior Policy Fellow, as appearing in the Daily Sentinel
During the 2024 campaign, President Trump suggested addressing affordable housing shortages by selling federal land for housing. He understands that the government controls nearly a third of the land in America but may not have anticipated what a firestorm would be ignited by the idea of selling some of it.
Californians Choosing Between Gas or Groceries, Utility Bills or Rent
by Katy Grimes, Senior Media Fellow, as appearing in the California Globe
How is it possible that in California, hard-working families must choose between gas or groceries, utility bills or rent? The average cost for a gallon of regular gas in the U.S. today is $3.138. California’s cost for that same gallon of regular gas is $4.500, the highest cost in the entire country, according to AAA. Hawaii even pays less for gas.
Who is responsible for this tragedy?
by Greg Walcher, Senior Policy Fellow, as appearing in the Daily Sentinel
Bonnie Sue Hitchcock, critically acclaimed author of “Everyone Dies Famous in a Small Town,” says people always want someone to blame in a tragedy. It is pearl of wisdom universally and invariably true. This year’s wildfires, including two catastrophic fires in Rio Blanco County, are no exception. Like last spring’s heartbreaking fires in California, there are plenty of people standing around pointing fingers — all of whom should remember the old adage that when you point your finger at anyone, there are three fingers pointing back at you.
Trump Admin Proposes End To Climate Hoax
by Steve Milloy, Senior Policy Fellow, as appearing on Daily Caller
The Environmental Protection Agency officially proposed to terminate what President Trump has long called the “climate hoax.” If successful, the federal government will be out of the climate regulation business with no hope of returning to it without congressional authorization.
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