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Developing and advancing policies that enhance people’s freedom.
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 QUOTE OF THE WEEK
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"Nominees to the federal bench should not be judged on the political views they hold today, much less views they may have held while in college."
- Jennifer Braceras
Director, Independent Women's Law Center
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Can you spot the lie about payroll taxes below?
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A: Employees pay both the employee and the employer portion of the payroll tax.
B: Payroll taxes are the biggest source of revenue for the government.
C: Payroll taxes are more severe for low-income earners than high-income earners.
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- Banning e-cigarettes will lead to more smoking and grow the black market, which will result in more dangerous, unsafe products in the marketplace.
- According to Public Health England, the Royal Academy of Physicians, and multiple independent studies, vaping is 95% less harmful than traditional cigarettes and is very effective in helping people quit smoking altogether.
- The American Cancer Society acknowledges that vaping is safer than traditional cigarettes and recognizes the efficacy of e-cigarettes in helping smokers quit.
- Click here to read more about how e-cigarettes can help the 38 million current smokers in America quit the habit and live healthier lives.
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This new legal center, which is a project of IWF, will educate the public about the proper role of the courts and the importance of a truly independent judiciary.
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Since its inception in 1992, IWF has sought to educate Americans about federalism, the separation of powers, and the rule of law--and has supported the nomination of judges who are committed to defending these basic principles.
However, recent events--including Court-packing proposals, renewed attacks on the Electoral College, and unfair smears of judicial nominees--make clear the need for expanded IWF leadership in the legal arena.
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Who Stole Greta Thunberg's Childhood?
Greta is right about one thing: she should be in school rather than promoting apocalypse based on incomplete science. In a way, her childhood has been stolen, just not by the specific adults she is unbecomingly lecturing.
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More Good News: U.S. Households Hit Record-High Incomes in 2018
The economy is strong. The unemployment rate is super low--historically low for blacks and Hispanics. Poverty in our nation is falling. Now, we can add to this list of good news that household incomes hit a record high in 2018. We can attribute this to good economic policies and demographic changes. The motivation to be successful is one we should encourage. Let’s stop obsessing over the billionaires and start boosting opportunity for the poor.
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