Commentary By John Stossel

The Socialist Fantasy By John Stossel

Venezuela is a disaster.

Academic Jargon By John Stossel

Seven academic journals were recently hoaxed into publishing ridiculous studies on topics like "rape culture and queer performativity" in dog parks.

The editor of only one of the journals, Roberto Refinetti of Sexuality and Culture, agreed to talk to me about the hoax and whether academics learned anything from being duped.

Your Fair Share By John Stossel

Do you pay enough taxes? What is enough?

Hoax By John Stossel

If you are an American college professor, the way you get a raise or tenure is by getting papers published in "academic journals."

The stupidity of these journals says a lot about what's taught at colleges today.

Welfare for the Rich By John Stossel

When I hear "welfare payments," I think "poor people."

Bogus Gun Research By John Stossel

Last week Rep. Nancy Pelosi warned President Donald Trump that if he declared an "emergency" to build a wall, "think what a president with different values can present... Why don't you declare (the epidemic of gun violence in America) an emergency, Mr. President? I wish you would... A Democratic president can declare emergencies as well."

A Better School? By John Stossel

There must be a better way to keep kids interested in school than drugging them.

Today, 1 in 5 school-age boys is diagnosed with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder. Many are given drugs that are supposed to help them pay attention.

Slum by the Bay By John Stossel

San Francisco is one of the richest cities it the world. It's given us music, technology and elegant architecture.

The Seen vs. the Unseen By John Stossel

Sunday is the Super Bowl.    

I look forward to playing poker and watching. It's easy to do both because in a three-hour-plus NFL game there are just 11 minutes of actual football action.    

School Choice By John Stossel

It's School Choice Week.

School choice is a noble cause. In much of America, parents have little or no control over where their kids attend school. Local governments assign schools by ZIP code.

Shutdown 'Crisis' By John Stossel

This government shutdown is now longer than any in history. The media keep using the word "crisis."

"Shutdown sows chaos, confusion and anxiety!" says The Washington Post. "Pain spreads widely."

Legal Weed By John Stossel

Ten states and Washington, D.C., have now legalized adult use of marijuana.    

Sweden Isn't Socialist By John Stossel

For years, I've heard American leftists say Sweden is proof that socialism works, that it doesn't have to turn out as badly as the Soviet Union or Cuba or Venezuela did.    

And Peace Online By John Stossel

My New Year's resolution: Make a careful distinction between speech and violence.

America's First Amendment says "yes" to most speech, including speech that criticizes, insults -- even speech that promotes hate. But the law applies only to government.

Capitalists vs. Capitalism By John Stossel

It's bad enough when leftists smear capitalism. I hate it more when capitalists do it, too.

I'd hoped for more from the world's current richest man, Jeff Bezos.

Liberty Gifts By John Stossel

Struggling to find gifts to get for loved ones? How about a book?    

The Creepy Line By John Stossel

This morning Google told me that it would not allow my YouTube video "Socialism Leads to Violence" to be viewed by young people. It violates "community guidelines," said the company in a computer-generated email.

Pro-Smoking Government By John Stossel

E-cigarettes let people get a hit of nicotine without burning tobacco.  

Grateful for Not Starving By John Stossel

When we celebrate Thanksgiving this week, I will give thanks for property rights.

Single-Payer Health Care By John Stossel

America needs single-payer health care, say progressives. That's a system where government pays doctors and hospitals, and no sick person has to worry about having enough money to pay for care. After all, they say, "Health care is a "right!"