Author: Bob Weeks
The Employment and Wage Effects of Trump’s Steel Tariffs
Research on the Trump administration’s 2018-2020 steel tariffs reveals significant negative net employment effects despite modest gains in steel production jobs. While steel workers experienced some wage increases, the broader economic impact included substantial job losses in steel-using industries and higher costs for consumers.
Trump’s Executive Power Deconstruction
The assertion that decades of bipartisan executive orders created an authoritarian control mechanism fundamentally misrepresents how U.S. emergency powers actually work. While these authorities are substantial and raise legitimate constitutional concerns, they operate within legal boundaries established by Congress and subject to judicial review – not as tools for overriding other branches of government.
Fact-Checking Claims in the “One Big Beautiful Bill” (July 2025)
In July 2025, President Donald Trump and Republican leaders advanced a sweeping legislative package nicknamed the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act,” encompassing tax changes, immigration measures, and budget provisions. Supporters tout it as a historic boon for American taxpayers and security, while opponents warn of severe consequences. Below we examine several major claims related to…
Secret Deals, Foreign Investments, Presidential Policy Changes: The Rise of Trump’s Crypto Firm
Donald Trump’s crypto venture, World Liberty Financial, has capitalized on his presidency by intertwining business deals, foreign investment, and favorable policy shifts in ways that raise unprecedented ethical and legal concerns.
Trump Versus 100-day Polls
Let’s critically examine the claims made by Donald J. Trump in this post, focusing on his accusations against The New York Times, ABC/Washington Post, and Fox News polls, as well as his broader assertions about election fraud and media bias.
Donald Trump Is Selling the White House to the Highest Bidder
“Personal enrichment stands out: Imagine any other president collecting a cut of sales from a cryptocurrency marketed with his likeness.” (Unlocked gift link included) One-sentence summary: In his second term, Donald Trump has dismantled ethical norms and government regulations to personally enrich himself, reward wealthy donors, and further entrench his power, setting a new low…
Homicide in the States
Predicting state homicide rates from two factors: Political sentiment and the state’s total population.
Opinion | Unmarked Vans. Secret Lists. Public Denunciations. America’s Police State Has Arrived.
Masha Gessen argues that recent immigration enforcement tactics under the Trump administration resemble those of a secret-police state, with unchecked detentions, legal disregard, and public denunciations creating a pervasive climate of fear and surveillance.
Ivermectin Shows That Not All Science Is Worth Following
Despite widespread interest in ivermectin as a COVID-19 treatment, many studies supporting its use are riddled with methodological flaws, data inconsistencies, and outright fabrications, revealing deeper issues within the scientific publication process.
