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from FEE (Foundation for Economic Education)
RIGHT-CENTER BIAS, HIGH, non-profit organization
Trump to Halt US Funding for WHO, Following a Precedent Set by President Carter
Somebody had to say it. Speaking at a press briefing on April 7, President Trump chastised the World Health Organization (WHO) for having “really called, I would say, every aspect of it [the coronavirus] wrong.” Trump went further Tuesday evening, announcing that the US would place a hold on WHO funding over its handling of the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to Axios. The United Nations sub-agency has indeed stumbled badly in its quest to contain the coronavirus, showing more of an interest in condoning cover-ups than producing accurate data. History has a strange way of repeating itself and the US faced a similar problem with another unaccountable global bureaucracy—the International Labor Organization (ILO)—in the 1970s. As it did then, the US must stem the flow of taxpayer dollars to the organization and demand accountability. Only a steady, dedicated effort can transform the WHO into a force for good.
The Dutch Answer To COVID-19: The ‘1.5 Meter Economy’
As many other countries, the Netherlands is taking measures against the spread of the coronavirus. Compared to other countries, though, these measures seem relatively mild and relaxed. Unlike all its direct neighboring countries—Germany, Belgium, the U.K. and Denmark—and unlike many other countries in Europe and in the rest of the world, for example, there is no hard lockdown, hardly any visible surveillance, very limited testing and borders remain open. And yet, as the recent decreasing daily numbers of new cases, hospital intakes and deceased patients show, the measures are not necessarily less effective. What is behind this approach and why does the Netherlands—like Sweden—deviate? Over the past few weeks, a vocabulary has emerged that describes the Dutch approach to COVID-19. In addition to the widely used “flattening the curve,” it consists of “intelligent lockdown,” “self-regulation,” “decentralization” and “group immunity.” And as a whole, the approach is described as “the 1.5 meter economy.”
Israel Is a Mini-Economic Juggernaut for One Reason
How does this tiny nation in one of the world's toughest neighborhoods manage to be so innovative and entrepreneurial? Israel’s openness to global commerce has been an important factor in promoting innovation and productivity growth. The small but capable Israeli economy has charted an upward trajectory of economic freedom over the past twenty-six years. More market-based reforms will facilitate its progress toward greater economic freedom and entrepreneurial dynamism.
Trump to Halt US Funding for WHO, Following a Precedent Set by President Carter
Somebody had to say it. Speaking at a press briefing on April 7, President Trump chastised the World Health Organization (WHO) for having “really called, I would say, every aspect of it [the coronavirus] wrong.” Trump went further Tuesday evening, announcing that the US would place a hold on WHO funding over its handling of the novel coronavirus pandemic, according to Axios. The United Nations sub-agency has indeed stumbled badly in its quest to contain the coronavirus, showing more of an interest in condoning cover-ups than producing accurate data. History has a strange way of repeating itself and the US faced a similar problem with another unaccountable global bureaucracy—the International Labor Organization (ILO)—in the 1970s. As it did then, the US must stem the flow of taxpayer dollars to the organization and demand accountability. Only a steady, dedicated effort can transform the WHO into a force for good.
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from Forbes
The Dutch Answer To COVID-19: The ‘1.5 Meter Economy’
As many other countries, the Netherlands is taking measures against the spread of the coronavirus. Compared to other countries, though, these measures seem relatively mild and relaxed. Unlike all its direct neighboring countries—Germany, Belgium, the U.K. and Denmark—and unlike many other countries in Europe and in the rest of the world, for example, there is no hard lockdown, hardly any visible surveillance, very limited testing and borders remain open. And yet, as the recent decreasing daily numbers of new cases, hospital intakes and deceased patients show, the measures are not necessarily less effective. What is behind this approach and why does the Netherlands—like Sweden—deviate? Over the past few weeks, a vocabulary has emerged that describes the Dutch approach to COVID-19. In addition to the widely used “flattening the curve,” it consists of “intelligent lockdown,” “self-regulation,” “decentralization” and “group immunity.” And as a whole, the approach is described as “the 1.5 meter economy.”
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from The Heritage Foundation
RIGHT BIAS, MIXED American conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C.
RIGHT BIAS, MIXED American conservative think tank based in Washington, D.C.
Israel Is a Mini-Economic Juggernaut for One Reason
How does this tiny nation in one of the world's toughest neighborhoods manage to be so innovative and entrepreneurial? Israel’s openness to global commerce has been an important factor in promoting innovation and productivity growth. The small but capable Israeli economy has charted an upward trajectory of economic freedom over the past twenty-six years. More market-based reforms will facilitate its progress toward greater economic freedom and entrepreneurial dynamism.
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Commentary: Taking a look back at Lewiston’s history
It was 155 years ago today when Lewiston’s Idaho Territory capital seal and much of the archives were delivered to Boise, completing what this young city’s citizens regarded as outright theft and chicanery. Boise, in fact, became the capital of the territory and later the state. The litany began on Dec. 7, 1863, in what is today’s western downtown Lewiston. That was the Idaho Territorial Legislature’s first day of its first session.
from Lewiston Tribune
Publisher in Lewiston, IdahoCommentary: Taking a look back at Lewiston’s history
It was 155 years ago today when Lewiston’s Idaho Territory capital seal and much of the archives were delivered to Boise, completing what this young city’s citizens regarded as outright theft and chicanery. Boise, in fact, became the capital of the territory and later the state. The litany began on Dec. 7, 1863, in what is today’s western downtown Lewiston. That was the Idaho Territorial Legislature’s first day of its first session.
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from The Spokesman-Review
Newspaper in Spokane, Washington
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Behold Dune: An Exclusive Look at Timothée Chalamet, Zendaya, Oscar Isaac, and More
Feuding royals. A deadly planet. Before Star Wars or Game of Thrones, there was Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi novel. Part two of V.F.’s report on Denis Villeneuve’s new movie.
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from Vanity Fair
Feuding royals. A deadly planet. Before Star Wars or Game of Thrones, there was Frank Herbert’s legendary sci-fi novel. Part two of V.F.’s report on Denis Villeneuve’s new movie.
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