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How Local Food Became Exotic

Michael Hendrix | January 5, 2015 | Economics

How Local Food Became Exotic

The end of the year and the beginning of the next is usually marked by frequent pilgrimages to the grocery store. So on your next visit, stop and ask yourself: What is advertised as being exotic and special? Nine times out of ten, it will be local food. Beer brewed in...

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Michael Hendrix

Michael Hendrix is the director of state and local policy at the Manhattan Institute, where he manages scholars, conducts research, and leads outreach.

Top 5 Posts of 2014

Faith and Public Life | December 31, 2014

Top 5 Posts of 2014

Thanks for following the blog throughout the past year. To end it, we’ve rounded up the top posts of 2014. Best wishes for the new year! “Values & Socialism” by Michael Hendrix The longer people live under socialism, the more their value system erodes. So...

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Christmas Consumerism: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

Kristie Eshelman | December 5, 2014 | Economics

Christmas Consumerism: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly

The first official day of winter is Sunday, December 21st. But for me, it was always the day after Thanksgiving, the day known as Black Friday. It’s the day my two favorite holidays collide. It’s the day my family starts playing Christmas music and putting up the...

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Kristie Eshelman

Kristie Eshelman is the regional digital coordinator at Generation Opportunity.

Suburban Poverty: The Gospel, Government, and Capitalism

Kurt Jaros | November 19, 2014 | Poverty

Suburban Poverty: The Gospel, Government, and Capitalism

In my previous post I introduced my interview with Dr. Rev. Daniel Meyer of Christ Church of Oak Brook. I asked him a few questions on suburban poverty, what role the Gospel plays in alleviating poverty, and some practical advice for how we can help. In this post I’ll...

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Kurt Jaros is the Executive Director of Defenders Media.

People Across the World Prefer Free Markets

Tyler O'Neil | October 20, 2014 | Economics

People Across the World Prefer Free Markets

No, I am not making this up. According to the Pew Research Center’s Global Attitudes Project, “a global median of 66% say most people are better off under capitalism, even if some people are rich and some are poor.” Yes, buried in the study—after pages and pages of...

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Tyler O'Neil is the Senior Editor of PJ Media and a conservative commentator.