Timothy Carney

Millennials are marrying later, having children later and buying homes later than previous American generations — and that’s if they marry, have children or buy a home at all. Housing, which was once considered fair game on a single income, is now out of reach for even many dual-income couples. While observers blame a range

Oct 19

During his presidency, Donald Trump launched an immigration policy requiring asylum seekers to remain in Mexico until their scheduled immigration court date. President Joe Biden later terminated this policy and introduced his own approach, which has sparked controversy among some who argue that Biden’s changes have resulted in an influx of migrants and dangerous conditions.

Sep 21

Most Americans have less confidence in the country’s future, and many attribute that sentiment to an extreme partisan divide. To mend these relationships, some experts believe mandating national service could be unifying. Straight Arrow News contributor Timothy Carney says a new national service corps would likely prove ineffective. He asserts America’s polarizing climate would prevent

Aug 24

College students protesting conservative campus speakers. The media arguing that all Hunter Biden critics are biased. Government officials promoting COVID-19 misinformation. These are just some of the examples many conservatives believe illustrate how “woke” liberals are promoting misinformation and threatening free speech in America. Straight Arrow News contributor Timothy Carney explains why some of what

Jul 13

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis‘ feud with Disney shows no signs of slowing down. They’ve been locking horns ever since the entertainment company publicly opposed a state law banning classroom discussion of sexuality and gender identity in younger school grades. DeSantis said that opposition went too far. After Disney canceled a $1 billion development project in central Florida,

May 25

Some studies show the COVID-19 lockdowns had a negative effect on mental health in the U.S. There is also evidence that stay-at-home mandates helped spur spikes in crime and the general deterioration of conditions in once-thriving cities. Straight Arrow News contributor Tim Carney says lockdowns are to blame for the urban doom loop afflicting cities

May 4

Americans love their bikes. In 2021, more than 51 million people in the U.S. rode bikes, up from 43 million just a decade earlier. During the pandemic, demand for bicycles soared as people were motivated to get outside. But the COVID-19 bike boom proved temporary. In many U.S. cities, pre-pandemic transportation habits have returned, in

Apr 6

One of the key factors preventing women from returning to the workforce after the COVID-19 pandemic is the lack of child care options. In one study, 45% of mothers cited the child care shortage as the main reason they had to leave their jobs in the first place. President Biden has introduced some controversial steps

Mar 16

Homicide rates spiked 30% during COVID-19. Auto thefts increased significantly during the summer of 2020. There was a 15% increase in firearm-related violence. Some, however, question whether COVID was the cause. Straight Arrow News contributor Tim Carney says we should blame lockdowns, not COVID, for America’s crime wave. COVID didn’t cause a spike in violent

Feb 9

Fears of human overpopulation have been around for decades. Hollywood has even crafted dystopian thrillers like Soylent Green, Blade Runner and even Avengers: Infinity War around the dangers of overpopulation. But if this true, how does one explain China’s population decline in 2022? The concern is that with Earth’s population now at eight billion people,

Jan 19

Once again, Colorado is front and center before the Supreme Court in a battle over the state’s laws protecting same-sex couples from discrimination. A web designer is challenging the state’s anti-discrimination laws, saying she should not be forced to create sites that go against her faith. Straight Arrow News contributor Tim Carney says the Colorado

Dec 15

Selecting Qatar to host the 2022 World Cup was controversial from the start. Critics were bothered by allegations of bribery, human rights concerns and lack of infrastructure. Qatar is the first Middle East country to host the world’s largest sporting event and spent lavishly on new infrastructure projects, transforming the country. Its minister of finance

Nov 23

As former President Obama campaigns in Georgia, all eyes are on voter turnout. Georgia passed a law in 2021 that overhauled elections in the state by mandating voter identification for absentee ballots and limiting the use of ballot drop boxes. It also adds more staff and equipment in locations that have long lines and it

Nov 3

A notable part of the Biden administration’s efforts to combat climate change is its goal to have electric vehicles make up half of all new car sales by the year 2030. To that end, it’s offering a tax credit to buyers of electric vehicles (EVs), but not without controversy. By increasing incentives, demand is stronger,

Sep 30