Morning Jolt: Policymakers Played a Role in California’s Wildfire Issues: Sponsored by Small Business and Entrepreneurship Council

Making the click-through worthwhile: California burns, but the state’s politicians don't want to look at the policy choices that led to this point; Kamala Harris starts to see that the light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming train; the U.S. Army feels compelled to respond to a presidential tweet; and Twitter announces a ban on political advertising that includes at least one glaring loophole.

Watching California Burn

It's an overstatement to declare that progressivism or the Democrats ruined California — at least by themselves. But as the state burns from gargantuan wildfires, California Democrats are going to have to confront the fact that their state's serious troubles reflect more than just bad luck. Policy decisions have consequences, and the full consequences are rarely seen clearly by advocates of particular policies.

New York Times columnist Farhad Manjoo is in an apocalyptic mood about his home state, blaming the state's worsening problems on "a failure to live ...

October 31 2019

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Policymakers Played a Role in California's Wildfire Issues Jim Geraghty Making the click-through worthwhile: California burns, but the state’s politicians don't want to look at the policy choices that led to this point; Kamala Harris starts to see that the light at the end of the tunnel is an oncoming train; the U.S. Army feels compelled to respond to a presidential tweet; and Twitter announces a ban on political advertising that includes at least one glaring loophole. Watching California Burn It's an overstatement to declare that progressivism or the Democrats ruined California — at least by themselves. But as the state burns from gargantuan wildfires, California Democrats are going to have to confront the fact that their state's serious troubles reflect more than just bad luck. Policy decisions have consequences, and the full consequences are rarely seen clearly by advocates of particular policies. New York Times columnist Farhad Manjoo is in an apocalyptic mood about his home state, blaming the state's worsening problems on "a failure to live ... Read More ADVERTISEMENT Top Stories Examining the House Impeachment Inquiry Resolution Andrew C. McCarthy Whether the proceedings ultimately will be seen as open and transparent will depend in large part on whether the heretofore secret proceedings are disclosed. Significantly, the resolution allows for that, but does not require it. The Impeachment Farce Limps Along to Its Anticlimax Conrad Black The Democrats still struggle to find a pretext for impeaching President Trump that won't alienate voters who take government seriously. Erdogan Ally Met With Omar, Contributed to Her Campaign Zachary Evans The donation was made by the Turkish American Steering Committee (TASC), a non-profit group that has lobbied on behalf of the Turkish government. ADVERTISEMENT We'll Miss Impeachment When It's Gone Michael Brendan Dougherty Our rivalries are decadent and damaging. Our refusal to conciliate among ourselves is a sign of our spoiled adolescence. Is California Becoming Premodern? Victor Davis Hanson Californians flip their switches unsure of whether the lights will go on. Many are careful about what they say, terrified of progressive thought police who seem more worried about critics than criminals. Is the Kamala Harris Campaign Dead? John McCormack Democratic debate rules might help her in the short term, but she still lacks a compelling argument for her candidacy. China's Precarious Future George Will China's population will shrink after 2027; its working-age population has been shrinking for five years and will be at least 100 million smaller by 2040 Trump Judicial Nominee Breaks Down in Tears In Response to the ABA's Charge of Anti-LGBT... Zachary Evans The letter stating the ABA's opposition to Lawrence VanDyke's confirmation was read during a hearing of the Senate Judiciary Committee. ADVERTISEMENT From Our Sponsor Arbitration Will Only Make Things Worse The last thing a patient needs after getting hit by a surprise medical bill is to face a complex, confusing "arbitration" process. Congress can protect patients from surprise bills and lower costs by avoiding arbitration. LEARN MORE Photo Essays A Hoboken Halloween Top Shots ADVERTISEMENT Follow Us & Share 19 West 44th Street, Suite 1701, New York, NY, 10036, USA Your Preferences | Unsubscribe | Privacy View this e-mail in your browser.