Commentary By John Stossel

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!"    

Told You So! By John Stossel

Republicans held the Senate! Democrats took the House but by a narrower margin!

Did I just embarrass myself?

A Bridge to Sell You By John Stossel

"Libertarians believe that you should be as conservative or as liberal as you want to be as long as you don't want to force yourself on others," says Larry Sharpe, Libertarian candidate for governor of New York.

Politicians' Deceitful Promise By John Stossel

Will you be able to retire? Maybe not.

Will your state pay what its politicians promised? Almost certainly not.

Shut Up, They Explain By John Stossel

Gloria Alvarez, the young woman from Guatemala I wrote about last week, just got blocked by Facebook. Why? Because she criticizes socialism.

Socialism Destroys By John Stossel

Socialism is hot.

Seriously Mentally Ill By John Stossel

They live on the street, often foraging through dumpsters. Some threaten us. Occasionally, they assault people.

Leaving the Left By John Stossel

Watching this video upset me. Students and even faculty members won't let Dave Rubin speak. They constantly interrupt, shouting "hate speech!" and "black lives matter!"

Prices Should Rise By John Stossel

Officials in states hit by Hurricane Florence are on the lookout for "price gouging."   

Scooters Outrun Law By John Stossel

I just zipped down a city street on an electric scooter. It cost me 15 cents a minute. Fast and fun!

Judging Kavanaugh By John Stossel

Some people are very angry about President Trump's new Supreme Court pick.