Commentary A few weeks ago, there was a good deal of Internet debate about a proposal affecting coal- and wood-fired pizza ovens under consideration by the city of New York. Opponents of the measure described it as a ban. Supporters said it was nothing of the kind. Both were, either by intention or by error,…
EDITORIAL: Why Falun Gong Matters
Today marks the 24th anniversary of the persecution of the spiritual discipline Falun Gong. It was on July 20, 1999, that then-Chinese Communist Party leader Jiang Zemin launched a vicious persecution of this group of peaceful meditators. If you’re a regular reader of The Epoch Times, you’ll have noticed that we regularly cover this story,…
Why EVs Are ‘Piling Up’ at Dealerships Across the Country
Commentary Ford Motor recently announced it’s slashing prices on its F-150 Lightning, an electric vehicle (EV) the company rolled out in 2021. The Lightning now carries a suggested retail price of $49,995, about $10,000 lower than its previous recommended price tag ($59,974), a reduction the company says is possible because of lower “battery raw material…
The Time Is Now to Thoroughly Reject Marxism in Its Modern Guise
Commentary The Marxist ideology wherever it has been practised in government has left a trail of oppression and economic stagnation. Millions of martyrs bear witness to that fact as did millions who succumbed to unnecessary starvation. Be it in the USSR, China, Cuba, Vietnam, North Korea, not to mention Venezuela, none has provided freedom and…
July 20 Anniversary and Its Significance for the West
July 19, 2023
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Commentary Today, the persecution of Falun Gong in China is widely known in the West, but this year July 20, marks 24 years since the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) began its brutal campaign to eradicate Falun Gong in China. However, the significance of this persecution and its impact on Western democratic freedoms may be less…
John Robson: Gone Are the Days When Careful Thought Was Put Into Waging Just War
Commentary When the Canadian prime minister shows up at a NATO conference with empty pockets, then criticizes his allies for giving cluster munitions to Ukraine as the wrong kind of help, it’s tempting to tune him out. But just as an alcoholic might be right that you drink too much, you should sometimes read a…
Los Angeles Tax Policies Are Increasing the Cost of Housing
July 19, 2023
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Commentary Every official in California claims to be working on solving the housing and homelessness crises. New Los Angeles Mayor Karen Bass campaigned to “bring leadership, accountability and action to dramatically reduce homelessness and end street encampments in Los Angeles.” Upon taking office, she “declared a State of Emergency on homelessness.” But we keep finding…
Allegations of ‘Denialism’ Obstruct Access to Truth
Commentary According to various sources, “denialism” is the practice of denying the validity of something for which there’s irrefutable proof. Wikipedia defines scientific “denialism” as “the rejection of basic facts and concepts that are undisputed, well-supported parts of the scientific consensus on a subject, in favor of ideas that are radical, controversial, or fabricated.” The…
At War for the Soul of America
July 19, 2023
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Roughly 2,000 years ago, King Solomon wrote a moving letter addressed to the Jewish people of his generation. His wisdom in that letter has transcended every generation to ours, now captured in the 21st book of the Old Testament, Ecclesiastes. “To everything there is a season . . .” writes King Solomon. “[A] time for…
The End of the Freedom to Travel
July 19, 2023
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Commentary Is it possible the United States will lock down again? Is it possible public officials will seek to hold us captive without due process? The World Health Organization (WHO) and European Union have officially teamed up to end the freedom to travel as we know it. The EU boasts that its version of vaccine passports issued during the…
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