Category Archives: Obamacare

‘That government is best which is most indifferent’

Posted on May 5, 2020 by Bennett Minton

In their book, Deaths of Despair and the Future of Capitalism, Ann Case and Angus Deaton study the rising premature death rate from suicide, drug overdose and alcohol liver disease. Four findings: The rate has steadily fallen over 30 years … Continue reading →

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On cue, Virginia punts on redistricting reform

Posted on May 19, 2018 by Bennett Minton

Virginia’s legislative attempt to address gerrymandering came to its expected futile end May 18 when Democratic Governor Ralph Northam vetoed a bill that would have made minor changes in the criteria the (for now) GOP-controlled General Assembly must use to … Continue reading →

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Denouement of ‘repeal and replace’

Posted on July 28, 2017 by Bennett Minton

As societies become more complex, the government (the instrument of our social compact) is called on to do more to arrange commerce – the exchange of goods and services. Market regulation is a necessary component of development, to ensure some … Continue reading →

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