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opinion
CH-CH-CH-CH-CHANGES

The Iowa of 2020 Is Not the Stereotype in Candidates’ Minds

Just remember: Trump lost the 2016 primary to the most anti-ethanol candidate ever—Ted Cruz. Democrats should keep this in mind for the next six months.

Ben Howe

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opinion
THE BUSINESS WE’VE CHOSEN

Conservatives Should Shed Absolutely No Tears for Alex Jones

It’s not that he’s a buffoon (he is). It’s that free marketers must respect private businesses, even when we don’t like their decisions.

Ben Howe

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opinion
HANDS OFF

Dear Government, Please Leave Facebook the Hell Alone

Conservatives suddenly want to regulate social media giants. Why???

Ben Howe

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opinion
ALL THE NEWS THAT’S FIT TO MISS

Dear Conservative Media: Do Some More Damn Reporting

If a major donor wanted to truly change the trajectory of the Republican Party, investing in journalism would be a smart place to start.

Ben Howe

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