Crime and New California Punishment
Habitual thieves discover the era of leniency may be ending thanks to Prop. 36 that passed in November.
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David Boris Rivkin Jr., 1956-2024
The immigrant from Soviet Russia became a leading champion of the U.S. Constitution.
The Second Amendment, Reawakened
An appeals court says a nonviolent misdemeanor doesn’t end gun rights.
A Very Good Year? That Would Be Nice
The fruits of virtue—civility and cordiality—improve life for everyone.
What 'Engagers' Got Right About China
Economic protectionism is no substitute for military protection, and economic ties have their benefits.
David Rivkin, the Constitution's Stalwart Defender
In the courtroom and on these pages, he made the case for the structure that upholds America’s liberty.
Biden and China
One more disturbing reminder of the sordid family business.
Bob Lefsetz, the Man Who Was 'So Mean' to Taylor Swift
His newsletter isn’t always nice, but it’s chewed over by everyone who matters in the music industry.
Massachusetts Puts Its Education Excellence at Risk
Voters nixed an exam that helped enhance the state’s reputation. Lawmakers may correct this mistake.
The President Who Wasn't There
What we’re learning about the Biden White House is reminiscent of Woodrow and Edith Bolling Wilson.
A Simple Way to Save Lives and Money
Better hospital scheduling could reduce overall healthcare costs by $200 billion a year.
The Fed Gets Its Own Stress Test
Under a lawsuit threat, the bank regulator agrees to change its bank capital tests.
What's Thwarting Philadelphia's Crime Cleanup
The new mayor’s work is being undermined by District Attorney Larry Krasner.
Inslee's Last Tax Insult to Washington
The departing Governor now wants a wealth tax as his deficit balloons.
A U.N. Reform Plan for Trump and Stefanik
The new administration should reject mandatory ‘assessments’ and fund only programs that work.
I See Through Your Calls for 'Transparency'
Like all other vogue words, it will gradually lose its appeal and fall out of common use.
The AI Boom May Be Too Good to Be True
Pending copyright-infringement lawsuits could derail the industry’s economic potential.
Make Hanukkah Bright, but Do It Right
It isn’t about the gifts but about ‘publicizing the miracle,’ the light God gave the Jews.
Notable & Quotable: Clemency
‘In 1907 I was appointed to prosecute a man for one of the foulest cases of wife murder that I ever knew . . . yet this man is walking the streets to-day a free man.’
Trump's Tariffs Will Refill the Swamp
Levies on imported goods produce more business for lobbyists and interest groups.
