Commentary By John Stossel

Freedom Ranking By John Stossel

Is America the world's freest country? Sadly, no.    

Keep It Closed! By John Stossel

The government is open again. That's too bad.

One day, one of these shutdowns should be permanent. We would still have far more government than the Founding Fathers envisioned.

Selling Hate By John Stossel

Who will warn Americans about hate groups? The media know: the Southern Poverty Law Center.   

Punish Poor People By John Stossel

Store owner Kamal Saleh was just hit with thousands of dollars in fines.    

Election Odds By John Stossel

President Trump is up 3 percent!

I refer to the betting odds. Gamblers (mostly in Europe because political bets are legal there) now give the president a 53 percent chance of finishing his first term.

Deadly Isms By John Stossel

People want politics to be simple. Left vs. right. Clinton vs. Trump. My side vs. your side. Elect the right guy, and things will be good!

Liberate Food Trucks By John Stossel

Laura Pekarik bakes cupcakes and sells them from a food truck. Her truck provided a great opportunity, letting her open a business without having to spend big to hire a staff and rent space in a building.

I Hate The New York Times By John Stossel

My hometown paper drives me crazy.

I read The New York Times because it often has good coverage. The newspaper pays to send reporters to dangerous places all around the world.

The Evil Rich By John Stossel

As Republicans struggle to agree on a tax plan, Democrats and much of the media label each attempt at reform a "gift" to rich people.

Thankful for Property By John Stossel

Ready for Thanksgiving? Before you eat that turkey, I hope you think about why America has turkeys for you to eat. Most people don't know.

Legalize Sex Work By John Stossel

Who owns our bodies? I think, we do.

Simpler Tax Simplification By John Stossel

As you read this, President Trump's tax plan is being debated. Congress will change it. Where this ends, no one knows.

Communism Turns 100 By John Stossel

This year marks the hundredth anniversary of one of the worst mistakes ever made: the Communist revolution in Russia.    

A Private Military By John Stossel

We've fought in Afghanistan for 16 years now. Are we making progress?   

A CNN Smear By John Stossel

Did you happen to catch CNN's latest smear?   

Let Them Leave By John Stossel

The United States was born when the Founding Fathers seceded from England.    

Get Out of the Way By John Stossel

The hurricane devastation is severe. What should the federal government do?

Disabled by Government By John Stossel

A third threat to free speech at University of California, Berkeley has led to more censorship than political rioters or college administrators.    

Detoured by Government By John Stossel

Michelle Freenor's business almost failed before it began.

Blame for Disaster By John Stossel

"How many once-in-a-lifetime storms will it take," demands "The Daily Show" comic Trevor Noah, "until everyone admits man-made climate change is real?!"