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On the Cutting Edge of Wokeness
3+ day, 8+ hour ago (739+ words) What is human sexuality? In Western societies, the traditional understanding long shared by religious authority, textbook biology, and public opinion is being replaced by the emerging expertocracy of professors, bureaucrats, and lawyers. Consider a federal lawsuit involving a transgender individual…...
The Physics of Politics with Adrian Bejan
4+ day, 10+ hour ago (162+ words) On this week's episode of the Real Clear Investigations Podcast, J. Peder Zane speaks with Duke Professor Adrian Bejan about his new book, "Diversity through Freedom" and the physics o The Physics of Politics with Adrian Bejan On this week's episode…...
National Insecurity: America's Continuing Reliance on Critical Chinese Materials
1+ week, 3+ day ago (990+ words) At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020 " with face masks, gloves, and other basic protections in high demand " Chinese leaders'threatened'to plunge America into the "mighty sea of coronavirus" by withholding essential medical supplies in retaliation for measures such as…...
He Fought DEI - and DEI Won
1+ week, 4+ day ago (149+ words) On this week's episode of the Real Clear Investigations Podcast, J. Peder Zane and James Varney speak with Dr. Kendall Conger who lost his job after challenging a 2021 statement issued by his empl He Fought DEI - and DEI Won On this…...
Zero Sum: Cities Have Little to Show for Big Spending
2+ week, 2+ day ago (1680+ words) America's largest cities are increasing their spending at almost unprecedented rates. A Real Clear Investigations analysis of cities with at least 500, 000 residents found they cumulatively raised their per-person spending by 18% over the last 10 budget cycles, accounting for inflation. The only…...
Viral Influencer: How Bill Gates" Billions Shape US Medical Research
3+ week, 3+ day ago (657+ words) At a time of growing concern about the power of billionaires such as Elon Musk, Jeff Bezos, and Sam Altman, Gates" efforts stand out. Instead of lobbying federal agencies for specific policies, Gates leveraged his wealth to work inside the…...
The Replacements: How US Helps Foreign Workers Take American Jobs
1+ mon, 1+ week ago (1007+ words) Mary, a veteran Silicon Valley marketer who can't find a job, considers herself a victim of an H-1 B visa program run amok." Her story, a U. S. native replaced by a foreign-born employee who is willing to work at a significantly lower…...
Progressivism's Russian Playbook with Gary Saul Morson
1+ mon, 3+ week ago (208+ words) On this week's episode of the Real Clear Investigations Podcast, RCI Editor J. Peder Zane and RCI Senior Reporter James Varney speak with Gary Saul Morson, a professor of Arts and Humani Progressivism's Russian Playbook with Gary Saul Morson On this…...
Obama's Fingerprints All Over Investigations of Trump And Clinton
5+ mon, 1+ week ago (1713+ words) In the run-up to the 2016 Democratic Party convention, FBI Director James Comey gained access to at least eight thumb drives containing large volumes of former Secretary Hillary Clinton's sensitive State Department emails " as well as some from President Obama " that…...
These States are Paying Way Less for Energy - Here's Why
2+ mon, 4+ day ago (126+ words) In this episode of'The Miller Report: Real Clear Journalism, Maggie Miller speaks with the American Legislative Exchange Council's Jonathan Williams about their latest Energy Affordability Report These States are Paying Way Less for Energy - Here's Why In this episode of…...