Gavin Newsom Launches His Presidential Bid by Sounding the Climate Alarm

Gavin Newsom Launches His Presidential Bid by Sounding the Climate Alarm

Governor Gavin Newsom’s ambitions are undeniable. He titled his recently published autobiography Young Man in a Hurry. He lives up to that aspect of his self-description. Several news outlets have presented him as the front-runner for his party’s presidential nomination in 2028, and he appears quite happy with that assessment. Smiles Don’t Correct Problems However, … Read more

California’s $20 Minimum Wage: A Lesson in Economic Reality

California’s $20 Minimum Wage: A Lesson in Economic Reality

When California Governor Gavin Newsom signed his $20 minimum wage mandate for fast-food workers, he described it as a “win-win-win” scenario. The reality reads more like a cautionary tale about what happens when woke politics intersects with reality. The FAST Recovery Act, implemented in 2023, was intended to be Newsom’s crowning triple achievement, designed to … Read more