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Would you rather have cheap energy, or stupid culture wars?

Trump's "Big Beautiful Bill" is an attack on American energy production.

2 days ago 2 votes
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A chat with Derek Thompson

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6 days ago 5 votes
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Progressive ideas still try to defy economic realities.

a week ago 6 votes
The economic consequences of a war with Iran

I wouldn't be too worried.

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