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The Promise Of President Trump: Shelby Steele

by Shelby Steelevia Wall Street Journal
Thursday, January 19, 2017

‘Mr. Trump’s special charisma is that he seems to function entirely outside the framework of today’s cultural liberalism.’

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Hoover Golden State Poll: Californians Aren't Fond Of The Trump Agenda But Aren't Interested In Seceding From The U.S.

featuring Hoover Institutionvia Stanford News
Thursday, January 19, 2017

A new survey finds most Californians aren’t in line with several key proposals that could impact the entire country.

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Go West, Young Man . . . To A Nation-State Openly At War With The Nation’s New President

by Bill Whalenvia Eureka
Thursday, January 19, 2017

Hotel California? Not quite. In 2017, it’s Hostile California.

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Environmental Regulations Run Amok

by Gary D. Libecapvia Defining Ideas
Thursday, January 19, 2017

The Trump administration has a reform opportunity that should not be squandered.

Analysis and Commentary
Analysis and Commentary

After Trump’s Election, More California Republicans Buy Into State As A Model

by Bill Whalenvia Sacramento Bee
Thursday, January 19, 2017

By Friday morning, we will have a new Republican president – for the first time in a decade, working in tandem (for the most part) with an all-GOP Congress. Democratic mourning in America.

Analysis and Commentary

Mr. Trump Goes To Washington

by Kori Schakevia Foreign Policy
Friday, January 20, 2017

[Registration Required] Can the new president really shake things up as much as we fear?

Interviews
Interviews

Terry Anderson On Opinion Journal: Interior Department, Ripe For Reform

interview with Terry Andersonvia The Wall Street Journal
Thursday, January 19, 2017

Hoover Institution fellow Terry Anderson talks about the challenges facing Trump nominee Ryan Zinke.

Victor Davis Hanson
Interviews

Victor Davis Hanson On The John Batchelor Show

interview with Victor Davis Hansonvia The John Batchelor Show
Thursday, January 19, 2017

Hoover Institution fellow Victor Davis Hanson discusses his National Review article "It’s No Revelation That Intelligence Agencies Are Politicized."

Interviews

Thomas Sowell On The John Batchelor Show

interview with Thomas Sowellvia The John Batchelor Show
Thursday, January 19, 2017

Hoover Institution fellow Thomas Sowell discusses his book Wealth, Poverty and Politics.

Interviews

Michael Petrilli: What Betsy DeVos Could Mean For Public Education

interview with Michael J. Petrillivia WBUR
Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Hoover Institution fellow Michael Petrilli joins a panel discussion concerning Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Education, Betsy DeVos, and how she handled the tough questions on public choice/vouchers, sexual assault on college campuses, and guns in schools.

In the News
In the News

Dollar Overshoot Raises Risk of 'Dangerous Year' In Equities

quoting John B. Taylorvia Bloomberg
Thursday, January 19, 2017

A closer look at when the dollar appreciates above measures of fair value over the last half century suggests that the current rally has more room to run. That may not translate into good news for investors piling into U.S. equities as part of the Trump reflation trade.

In the News

As Idaho School Spending Grows, Student Performance Still Lags

quoting Eric Hanushekvia IdahoReporter.com
Thursday, January 19, 2017

If Gov. Otter has his way — and there is little reason to think he won’t — overall education spending will increase for the sixth consecutive fiscal year.

In the News

Ridicule Didn't Work

quoting James W. Ceaservia The Weekly Standard
Monday, January 30, 2017

The Sokal hoax and its lessons.

In the News

Unions Vs. Children

quoting Terry M. Moevia Ricochet
Thursday, January 19, 2017

By and large, teachers are wonderful people who dedicate their lives to helping children achieve their full potential. Their unions, by contrast, have a very different mission.

Federal Reserve chair Janet Yellen.
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Janet Yellen Admits What Keeps Her Up At Night

quoting John H. Cochranevia Washington Examiner
Thursday, January 19, 2017

Federal Reserve chairwoman Janet Yellen explained Thursday evening what's keeping her up at night, and the answer, in a word, is China.

In the News

Trump Tweets His Way To Inauguration Day

quoting Bill Whalenvia The Mercury News
Thursday, January 19, 2017

Donald Trump will hold the fate of the nation’s economy, health care system and millions of immigrants in his hands when he’s sworn in as president on Friday.

In the News

Trump’s Education Nominee Grilled Over Inexperience

quoting Michael J. Petrillivia NBC News
Wednesday, January 18, 2017

Billionaire philanthropist Betsy DeVos responded to tough questions during her Senate confirmation hearing session, including suggesting that guns might have a place in schools due to grizzly bears.

In the News

Poll: 44% Of Californians Say Deporting Illegals Would Make State Better

quoting Bill Whalenvia 790 KABC
Friday, January 20, 2017

Forty-four percent of respondents say that California would be better off if President-Elect Donald Trump followed through on his promise to deport its illegal immigrants, according to the Hoover Institute’s new Golden State Poll. This is despite the fact that the state voted overwhelmingly for Hillary Clinton in the November election.

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Rural, Conservative California Will Have More Power Under Trump

quoting Bill Whalenvia San Francisco Chronicle
Thursday, January 19, 2017

Two politically powerful Californians who have gotten to know Donald Trump say liberals shouldn’t fear him. They promise that Trump behaves a lot differently than the bullying, blustery presence he cuts when he’s before the public.