Jonathan Walker
Jonathan loves talking politics, economics and philosophy. He carries unique perspectives on everything making him a rather odd mix of liberal-conservative with a streak of independent Austrian thought.
New York and Washington See Highest COVID-19 Cases Despite Strict Restrictions, High Vaccinations
As the Omicron variant spreads throughout the United States, the blue regions of New York and Washington, D.C. have the highest number of cases per capita. Both areas have been imposing harsh COVID-19 restrictions but...
Wheat, Cheese, Bread, Vegetables and Other Foods Will Get Pricier in 2022 as Inflation Surges
The constant rise in food prices in Joe Biden’s first year as president has been a major talking point this year. Unfortunately, in Biden’s second year, it’s only supposed to get worse. According to the...
Social Security Increase Swallowed Up By Inflation
In October, the U.S. Social Security Administration declared a 5.9 percent increase in the checks received by beneficiaries beginning in Jan. 2022. This is the biggest annual cost-of-living increase in the country in around 40...
International Supply Chains Weighed Down by Beijing’s Zero-COVID Policy
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted international logistics for almost two years and the Chinese regime’s extremely strict COVID-19 policies are only making matters worse. Beijing is following a “Zero-COVID” policy when it comes to dealing...
A New Synthetic Opioid is Pushing Up Drug Overdoses in America
A new class of opioids is spreading havoc across the United States, worsening the opioid abuse that is already killing thousands of Americans annually. The new nitazene class of opioids is said to have an...
Most US Adults Agree There Are Only Two Genders: Study
Leftist groups are pushing for abolishing gender identities, insisting that gender is a social construct and that the idea of a male and female is a misconception. According to a recent survey conducted by Rasmussen...
Potato Shortages: McDonald’s Limits Sale of French Fries in Japan
Fast-food chain McDonald’s will now begin rationing French fries at all outlets in Japan due to a shortage of potato imports. It will affect 2900 stores in Japan and will be in effect between Dec....
Food and Rent Unaffordable as 20 Percent Inflation Hits Turkey
Turkish citizens are reeling under the pressure of inflation and what many believe is President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s incompetent way of dealing with the dilemma. Just a year ago, many citizens were living a life...
First Amendment, Freedom of Expression Under Threat at MIT
Community members at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) have formed a Free Speech Alliance to counter the rising liberal intolerance at the institution. The group is advocating to strengthen protections for academic freedom. MIT...
COVID-19 in Australia: Cases Spike in New South Wales, Hundreds Receive False Test Results
New South Wales (NSW), the Australian state with the largest population, is reporting a sharp spike in COVID-19 infections. On Dec. 25, state authorities reported 6,394 infections, up from 6,288 cases the previous day. When...
Chinese Real Estate Firms Pressured With Pending Wage Dues and Bond Payments
Property developers in China are facing a tough time financially. Many are unable to pay their suppliers and contractors, putting existing and future projects in limbo. Some are not in a position to pay off...
Intel Apologizes to ‘Respected Chinese Customers’ Over Its Decision to Avoid Products From Xinjiang
Intel recently asked some of its suppliers in China not to procure products or services from Xinjiang, the northwestern region where more than 1 million members of the Uyghur minority people have reportedly been sent...