Matt Mackowiak
Articles by Matt Mackowiak
Left-wing elites decry ‘fake news’ while funding, promoting disinformation news sites
It is becoming painfully obvious that many of the loudest voices who whine about "disinformation" in the public square are often among the worst abusers themselves. Published June 24, 2021
Sinema and Manchin upholding American values by defending the filibuster
Activist liberals and left-wing insiders are calling for the elimination of the filibuster so they can pass their agenda on party-line votes. Published May 12, 2021
Democrats’ tobacco policies could hurt more than help
Americans are turning back to cigarettes for a multitude of reasons. An easy one to understand is that more people are working from home or have sadly lost their jobs and therefore have more time and a greater ability to smoke. Published February 21, 2021
Until Google gets spanked, companies will suffer from its predatory practices
There is a line of dialogue in the classic 1980s movie "The Three Amigos" that seems to bear on the many epic intellectual property rights cases Google currently finds itself fighting. Published December 16, 2020
Conservatives do liberals’ work by trying to weaken Fox News
In the last week, Fox News has come under significant criticism from the right. It is important to understand what Fox News is -- and what it is not. Published November 17, 2020
Arbitration offers a smart solution to surprise medical billing
One important obstacle still remains in making sure people feel completely comfortable visiting their care provider if they are feeling sick: surprise medical bills. Published October 26, 2020
COVID-19 reveals how dependent Americans are on China for pharmaceuticals
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Trump administration has made it a priority to onshore the manufacturing of key pharmaceutical ingredients, securing America's drug supply chain and creating jobs at home. Published September 9, 2020
Solving surprise medical billing with the STOP Surprise Medical Bills Act
Surprise medical bills are a persistent problem that can arise when someone unknowingly goes to see a doctor that is not a part of their coverage network. Published August 25, 2020
Rollout of 21 tobacco age leaves retailers scrambling
One of the last things Congress did before leaving town at the end of last year was to pass a spending bill that included language that raised the legal age of purchasing tobacco products to 21, also known as Tobacco 21. Published January 15, 2020
Donald Trump restores deterrence with Iran
I guess the "chicken little" predictions of World War III being imminent now look a little silly? Published January 8, 2020
Trump gets strongest argument for reelection from booming economy
Democrats want to make the 2020 election a referendum on President Trump. Republicans want to make 2020 a choice between Mr. Trump's record of accomplishment and the socialist direction offered by Democrats. Published January 1, 2020
Nancy Pelosi has no leverage on impeachment and will fold
After pushing through a quick, partisan impeachment, House Speaker Nancy Pelosi made a grievous strategic miscalculation. The California Democrat decided not to forward the two articles of impeachment to the Senate, believing she could pressure the Senate to require witnesses as part of the trial. Published December 25, 2019
Trump can erase historical significance of impeachment with reelection
As 2019 ends and the 2020 election year begins, Mr. Trump should put impeachment behind him and refocus on reelection, keeping one thing in mind: Success is the best revenge. Published December 18, 2019
Solar energy investment tax credit outlives purpose
Two things never really die: zombies and government programs such as the solar investment tax credit. Published December 11, 2019
Democratic presidential race still wide open
One month ago, I thought Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts was the front-runner to be the Democratic presidential nominee, thinking she had an excellent chance to win Iowa and New Hampshire and run away with the nomination, carried by momentum and enthusiasm. Published December 4, 2019
Impeachment farce boomerangs on Democrats
House Democrats have a new motto: "If you can't beat 'em, impeach 'em." Published November 27, 2019
‘America First’ should mean prioritizing collection of foreign debt
The Trump administration has been advancing an "America First" platform, with a focus on immigration, trade and economic development. Now three years in, the results have been positive for the country. Published November 20, 2019
Facebook’s liberal bias challenged by competitors
Facebook sets arbitrary rules for what we can see and has the ability to hide certain messages by not promoting posts the site disagrees with through their algorithms. Facebook has far more ability to silence us than the government. Published November 13, 2019
Off-year election results don’t tell us much
There is an instinct to overinterpret elections results, whether they be from special elections, midterm elections or off-year elections. Published November 6, 2019
The hidden cause of the health care access crisis
When the federal government (rarely) looks to cut costs, it often focuses on the lowest-profile line items. These are the easiest to cut. But in many cases, these programs offer benefits well beyond their annual budgets. Published October 30, 2019
