Paul Brandus: The next battleground in the gun debate may be taxes
Guns and ammunition could be increasingly seen as an undertapped source of revenue, writes Paul Brandus......»»
Paul Brandus: The one big difference between Trump and Hoover
Herbert Hoover didn’t have the benefit of an expanding money supply, says Paul Brandus.....»»
Paul Brandus: A president who lies constantly can’t lead the people in a crisis
Had the president—like numerous predecessors—not been inclined to lie, deflect, deny and distort about so many things, we’d be in a better position now to deal with this mounting catastrophe......»»
Paul Brandus: Coronavirus puts globalization on the ballot in November
It’s probably no coincidence that as globalization has brought the world closer together in recent decades, the number of infectious disease incidents has been rising......»»
Paul Brandus: Coronavirus is accelerating big changes in the way Americans live
Step back from all the coronavirus coverage and you’ll see some important changes happening to the U.S. economy, and the way we live, work and play......»»
This controversial energy stance splits top Democrats — and likely the country
The debate over controversial fracking in 2020 battleground state Pennsylvania — especially as.....»»
Paul Brandus: Trump is scrambling to make sure the coronavirus isn’t his Katrina
President Donald Trump is now under enormous pressure to prove that even after getting rid of the fire department, he can still put out the fire — and I hope he can......»»
Alabama Legislative Update: Occupational taxes, medical marijuana and the definition of beer
Despite a few flare-ups of controversy, the Legislature had a relatively productive three-day week. The Senate in particular made quick work of a budget debate and several calendars’ worth of relatively noncontroversial legislation. The House worke.....»»
Democratic Debate: Bloomberg says he"s "fan" of Obamacare – but Biden suggests a fact check
Mike Bloomberg gave glimpses into where he stands on health care, taxes at Democratic Debate and spoke of how he treat.....»»
Democratic Debate: Bloomberg says he"s "fan" of Obamacare - but Biden suggests a fact check
Mike Bloomberg gave glimpses into where he stands on health care, taxes at Democratic Debate and spoke of how he treat.....»»
Paul Brandus: Trump’s pardons demonstrate his belief that white-collar crime isn’t real crime
Donald Trump’s own life and actions suggests that he doesn’t consider white-collar crime to be a big deal......»»
Paul Brandus: White House race shows that money matters more than ever — but it’s not the only thing
It’s Michael Bloomberg’s vast fortune that has parachuted him into the thick of the presidential race. But it’s not the only thing that matters, says Paul Brandus......»»
Paul Brandus: Trump can help his re-election by doing the one thing he won’t do in the State of the Union address
Trump—facing a difficult re-election—could better help himself by focusing on things that, according to polls, are going well in this country......»»
Paul Brandus: Trump’s press conference points to the big reason oil prices are low — and why that gives America a big advantage
The smallish gains for oil could also be because of something else—the rise of fracking, which has dramatically lessened America’s dependence on imported oil, writes Paul Brandus.....»»
Paul Brandus: One huge reason millennials love gray-haired candidates like Bernie Sanders
What on earth would millennials have in common with this trio of gray hairs: Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders?.....»»
Paul Brandus: One huge reason why millennials love gray-haired candidates like Sanders
What on earth would millennials have in common with this trio of gray hairs: Elizabeth Warren, Joe Biden and Bernie Sanders?.....»»
Paul Brandus: The only certainty about a U.S.-Iran war is uncertainty
War, should it come to that, may not necessarily be fought on our terms, says Paul Brandus.....»»
The Corporations versus the American People Battleground is the Fiscal Cliff
We have lobbyists controlling the fiscal cliff debate and the messaging: By posing as po.....»»
Paul Brandus: The real bias in cable news isn’t what you think
Social-media amplification gives cable news greater influence than they deserve, says Paul Brandus......»»
Paul Brandus: The real cable news bias isn’t what you think
Social-media amplification gives cable news greater influence than they deserve, says Paul Brandus......»»
Paul Brandus: Trump’s latest idea to squeeze China could squeeze you
Who’s to say Trump wouldn’t pursue what some think is another dumb idea: interfering with the free flow of capital around the globe?.....»»