Daily Dose of Reason
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The Bill of Rights Trumps Woke Mayors/Governors
December 24, 2025The Supreme Court won't let President Trump send National Guard troops to Chicago in order to enforce laws the Chicago city government and Illinois state... read more
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The # 1 Reason to Support Israel: And It Has Nothing to Do With Religion
Fifty years ago, Ayn Rand nailed the issue of supporting Israel over its enemies: "When you have civilized men fighting savages, you support the civilized... read more
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Without Capitalism, You Have No “Affordability”
The only hope for "affordability" is capitalism. Capitalism meets demand by producing the goods. The quest for profit ultimately leads to more goods and that,... read more
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You Can Restrict “Hate Speech” — But How Do You Restrict Hate?
December 23, 2025Australia will triple down on censorship to outlaw "hate speech" following the recent violent attack on Jews. [See Breitbart 12-22-25] Perhaps the government can outlaw... read more
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Will the DOGE Reductions Stick?
December 22, 2025"Thanks to DOGE, the number of federal employees has been reduced by at least 270,000 since January [2025]. A decline that large has not happened... read more
Life's a Beach
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Why Holiday Togetherness Can Magnify Tensions
December 24, 2025‘Tiz the season! We all love the holiday camaraderie, but sometimes people will set their holiday expectations very... read more
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Honesty: Not Just for Virtue, But for Mental Health
December 17, 2025Just when I start to wonder if my 20 years of writing this column has been worth it,... read more
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How Do You Feel About Gift-Giving?
December 10, 2025It’s that time of year again, and so many people tell me how the process of gift selection... read more
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“Don’t Take it Personally” — Good Advice?
December 3, 2025We often hear the expression that somebody “takes things personally”. Is it always a mistake to feel that... read more
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A Different Perspective on Thanksgiving
November 26, 2025This time of year gets me thinking about how people view the Thanksgiving holiday. Of course, conventional wisdom... read more















