DNC Celebrates ‘Freedom,’ But Not Liberty
View of the stage at the Democratic National Convention in Chicago. Lorie Shaull. 2024.The Democratic National Convention featured the word freedom over and over and over. It used Beyonce’s song, “Freedom.” Kamala Harris said Democrats “choose freedom” and defined her
Is America’s Cultural Glue Weakening?
Gourds and vegetables for sale on the honor system, characteristic of high-trust societies.It’s hard to imagine a starker difference in political visions than between Trump-Vance and Harris-Walz. This could get ugly, so now is a good time to remind ourselves
Two more tropical cyclones are likely to form as Enteng exited PAR- PAGASA
PAGASA Logo | https://www.pagasa.dost.gov.ph/As Severe Tropical Storm Enteng exited the Philippine Area of Responsibility (PAR) on Wednesday morning, two more tropical cyclones could develop until next week, according to the Philippine Atmospheric, Geophysical and Astronomical Services Administration (PAGASA). “Ngayon araw hanggang
Aldi urges Starmer to fast-track planning permission for new supermarkets amid expansion delays
Aldi is lobbying Sir Keir Starmer to accelerate planning permission processes for new supermarkets as the retailer faces prolonged approval times from local councils. George Brown, Aldi’s national real estate director, recently met with a senior special adviser to the Prime
Non-dom tax reforms could cost labour £1bn, warns Oxford Economics
Labour’s plan to overhaul the non-dom tax regime could cost the UK government up to £1 billion as wealthy individuals flee the country, a report by Oxford Economics has warned. The proposed reforms, which will take effect from April 2025, aim