News Analysis
Crony Capitalism Watch
The Minimum Wage Con

If you thought that the union-backed #FightFor15 movement was really about making sure that all workers earned a living wage, think again.

Zika Virus Watch
Hard Times Coming in the Caribbean

Zika link to microcephaly confirmed. Fallout will affect neighborhood, U.S.

An Energy Eclipse
What This Solar Leader’s Struggles Say About the Industry

A former renewables rising star is plodding towards bankruptcy. The state of U.S. solar is looking quite shaky.

Asia's Game of Thrones
South Korea’s Elections Could Endanger Relations With Japan

South Korea President Park Geun-hye’s party lost a big election yesterday, and one casualty could be the “comfort women” deal with Japan.

Blue Civil War
Will the Left Turn on Hamilton?

Why Alexander Hamilton is a safe choice for liberal elites in the age of Obama.

Pivot to Asia? What's that?
More Signs China Is Unimpressed by Obama’s Asia “Pivot”

China doesn’t seem to care very much what the U.S. thinks, suggesting that Beijing doubts Obama’s seriousness of purpose.

Control-Alt-Delete
Russian Jets Buzz U.S. Navy Ship at 30 Feet

Planes were in attack formation, unresponsive to radio communication.

A King Dethroned
The Sorry State of Coal

The world’s biggest private coal company filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy today.

The European Immigration Crisis
EU to Italy: Brace Yourself

EU President warns Italy of “alarming” number of immigrants headed its way.

The China Bubble
China Up, China Down

Investors are encouraged by many of China’s latest economic figures. But it’s not clear that the big picture has improved.

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