Thomas Knapp: The Remedy to be Applied in Neil Young v. Joe Rogan
“They can have Neil Young or Rogan. Not Both.” Thus the ultimatum from legendary musician Young, over his concerns with what he deems “misinformation... Read more.
Thomas Knapp: The Choice in ‘School Choice’ is Mostly Government’s, Not Yours
Now in its second decade, National School Choice Week (observed January 23-29 this year) concentrates that movement’s steady, decades-long drumbeat into a few... Read more.
Thomas Knapp: Raise Congressional Pay — And Tax the Rich!
“Young investors have a new strategy,” National Public Radio’s Tim Mak reported on September 21: “Watching financial disclosures of sitting members ... Read more.
Thomas Knapp: Sedition is the Foundational American Political Trait
As the founder and leader of Oath Keepers, an organization allegedly organized to defend the US Constitution, Stewart Rhodes seems like the last guy one mig... Read more.
Thomas Knapp: ‘For The Children’ is the Last Refuge of Anti-Encryption Scoundrels
The UK’s Home Office, Rolling Stone reports, is ramping up for a new offensive against end-to-end encryption, starting with a $750,000 payment to advertisin... Read more.
Thomas Knapp: Photo ID to Vote? Well, OK, But…
One perennial proposal in the ongoing “fight” (actually more a set of dueling theatrical productions a la professional wrestling) over “election integr... Read more.
Thomas Knapp: Of Pockets, Legs, and Polarization
“For the people who actually study the origins of civil wars, not just in the US, but as a class of events,” says Dr. Timothy Snyder, who does just that a... Read more.
Thomas Knapp: Missouri Governor Mike Parson Tries to Stick It Where the Sun Don’t Shine
“Frothy eloquence neither convinces nor satisfies me,” Missouri congressman Willard Duncan Vandiver said in an 1899 speech: “I am from Missouri. You have ... Read more.
Thomas Knapp: COVID-19 and the End of Government Schooling’s Main Value Proposition
In mid-2020, I mused that if the COVID-19 pandemic ended up producing any silver linings, the most likely bright spot would be its impact on government — ... Read more.
Thomas Knapp: AOC Unmasks the Ruling Class
“Working class Bronx native” served US Representative Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (D-NY) well as “elect me” schtick in 2018.
It wasn’t true — Ocasio-... Read more.