Commentary By John Stossel

Anti-Racist Racists By John Stossel

Black Lives Matter protests led many people to want to do something useful to reduce racial injustice. Racial justice groups are being flooded with money.

Big companies made multimillion-dollar donations.

More Juice! By John Stossel

Was the power on in your house this morning?

The Private Space Race By John Stossel

This week, American astronauts returned to earth. Their trip to the space station was the first manned launch from the U.S. in 10 years.

Progressive Policies Wreck Everything By John Stossel

I laughed when I saw The Washington Post headline: "Minneapolis had progressive policies, but its economy still left black families behind."

Too Much Faith in Models By John Stossel

Between 2 million and 3 million Americans will die!

That was the prediction from "experts" at London's Imperial College when COVID-19 began. They did also say if there was "social distancing of the whole population," the death toll could be cut in half, but 1.1 million to 1.46 million Americans would still die by this summer.

Fired for Speaking Truth By John Stossel

The online mob came for Harald Uhlig.

A Reason to Protest By John Stossel

Protesters say America's criminal justice system is unfair.

It is.

The New Censors By John Stossel

Do you say what you think? That's risky! You may get fired!

You've probably heard about a New York Times editor resigning after approving an opinion piece by Senator Tom Cotton that suggested the military to step in to end riots.

Bad Cops -- Bad Unions By John Stossel

For my internet video this week, my staff showed me clips of violent cops.

It's not just Derek Chauvin kneeling on George Floyd's neck for almost nine minutes -- it's the other cops who just watch.

Let Them Risk Their Lives By John Stossel

Deaths from COVID-19 are dropping, but we probably can't resume normal life until someone develops a vaccine. Experts say it will take at least 12 to 18 months.

Why so long?

Race and Riots By John Stossel

"No justice, no peace!" they shout. Then they break windows.

It makes me furious.

But then I watch the video of the Minneapolis cop kneeling on George Floyd's neck, while Floyd repeatedly says, "I can't breathe," and three other officers just watch.

A Different Presidential Candidate By John Stossel

We have a choice!

Next presidential election, we don't have to decide between two big-spending candidates, neither of whom has expressed much interest in limited government.

Shutdown's Silver Lining By John Stossel

The government has closed most schools.

So, more parents are teaching kids at home.

You'll Freeze in the Dark! By John Stossel

Last Sunday, Mother's Day, made me think how my mom warned me, as a young teen: "Work hard! Or you'll freeze in the dark!"

Sometimes, the warning ended, "Or you'll starve in the cold."

Ban This! No, Never Mind! By John Stossel

Recently, many politicians were in such a hurry to ban plastic bags.

California and Hawaii banned them, then New York. Then Oregon, Connecticut, Maine and Vermont passed laws against them. More than 400 cities did, too.

Let People Try Gelsolin! By John Stossel

We need new drugs to fight COVID-19 and other diseases. But our government's approval process makes that too hard.

This year's pandemic got regulators to say they'll speed the approval process. The FDA adopted Emergency Use Authorization to speed up approval of some tests, medical equipment and ventilators.

Government Goes Too Far By John Stossel

I'm "social distancing." I stay away from people.

I do it voluntarily.

China's Tech Totalitarianism John Stossel

The media tell us China "beat coronavirus."

I don't believe it. The Chinese government lies. AEI's Derrek Scissors argues that they've underreported the number of COVID-19 cases by millions.

Bankrupting America By John Stossel

Two weeks ago, President Donald Trump signed the largest stimulus bill in U.S. history: more than $2 trillion.

For once, both Republicans and Democrats agreed. The Senate voted 96-0. The House didn't even bother with a formal vote.

The Unsung Heroes By John Stossel

Congress passed and the president signed a $2 trillion "stimulus" bill.

"Not enough!" shrieked politicians. They said the government must do more.