John Stossel Archives - American Consequences

Daily July 2021 Magazine Exclusive

Capitalism Makes Us Better Off

June 10, 2021 – Some Americans consider capitalism a four-lettered word, framing it with the obscenities of unchecked greed and exploitation. But without the free market, the U.S. would be far more broke(n).

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Welfare for the Rich

May 17, 2021 - Where does a lot of stimulus and taxpayer money end up? In the pockets of oligarchs -- libertarian legend John Stossel breaks down how the government can't help itself from helping those who need it least.

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February 2021

Rule-Breaking Politicians

“Rules for thee, but not for me.” By John Stossel After Joe Biden’s inauguration, he ordered everyone on federal lands to wear a mask. That night, he and his family posed for pictures at the Lincoln...

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John Stossel: 2020’s Good News

January 4, 2021 Dear reader, We made it… I celebrated at home with a glass of bubbly. Neighbors set off fireworks at midnight and my kids banged pots and pans outside. The whole world has been waiting for...

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John Stossel: Freeloader University

November 18, 2020 Dear reader, Please read today’s article by my good friend John Stossel. It’s worth more than a degree from Yale (as John will explain). I (P.J. O’Rourke) have known John...

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August 2020

The Private Space Race

By John Stossel A few weeks ago, American astronauts returned to earth. Their trip to the space station was the first manned launch from the U.S. in 10 years. By NASA? No. Of course, not. This space flight happened...

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July 2020

50 Years of Good News and Bad News

A Conversation With John Stossel Reporter, educator, author, and libertarian By Dan Ferris John Stossel has been a reporter for 50 years. In his first job in Portland, Oregon, he helped invent TV consumer reporting...

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June 2020

A Different Presidential Candidate

By John Stossel We have a choice! In the next presidential election, we don’t have to decide between two big-spending candidates, neither of whom has expressed much interest in limited government. Now, we have a third...

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April 2020

The Red Tape Pandemic

By John Stossel Coronavirus is frightening. I’m working from home, practicing “social distancing.” Experts say it’ll help “flatten the curve” so fewer people will be infected simultaneously. Then hospitals won’t be...

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February 2020

Everything on Demand

By John Stossel Reporters complain about business. We overlook the constant improvements in our lives made possible by greedy businesses competing for your money. Think about how our access to entertainment has improved...

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