I blame teachers unions a lot for our failed education system. But they aren't the only ones responsible. In this week's syndicated column, I take on the education "Blob".

The Blob includes the teachers unions, but also janitors and principals unions, school boards, PTA bureaucrats, local politicians and so on... continue reading »

The media tell us life gets worse. As usual, they miss the big picture.

This is a wonderful world, and it's getting better. We live longer:

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Several years ago, I reported on the State of Louisiana's assault on the monks of St. Joseph Abbey. The monks made a little money building and selling caskets. The State said that it was a crime to do that without a Louisiana funeral director's license. Basically, you need a license to sell empty wooden boxes.

Yesterday, a court finally struck down this absurd regulation... continue reading »

Businesses are greedy. They want our money.

So what do the politicians and bureaucrats do? They set "standards." I wish they'd stop.

That's what my syndicated column is about this week:... continue reading »

A New York Times editorial published today assumes that it's taxpayers' responsibility to help "7.4 million students who now have federally subsidized Stafford loans and the millions more who will need them." President Obama and Mitt Romney agree. Both want to bribe students and their parents for votes, and sent the bill to you... continue reading »

Pssst. Want to buy some Stossels?

That's the question I ask in my syndicated column this week:

Why should you trust ?

Because I promise to redeem them for gold. And I'm reliable. I have money in the bank and a job that brings in more than I spend. ... continue reading »