Michael Barone
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Trump's push for truly equal rightsMay 06, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: Racial quotas and admissions preferences, though backed by institutions, violate civil rights laws and principles. Trump's order bans this discrimination.
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Why does union membership keep declining?Apr 16, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: Union membership has been declining for decades. Public sector unions now make up the majority, while private sector unions struggle despite Democratic efforts. Unions face issues like automation, quality of leadership, and lack of necessity.
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Will Trump’s Tariffs Move Us Back to the constitutional Order?Apr 16, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: Trump's recent tariffs have caused economic uncertainty and stock market drops, but their full effects are still unclear. Polls show tariffs are unpopular, but Trump's approval is so far unaffected.
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Trump seems bent on political self-harmApr 06, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone:
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Abundance versus 'everything bagel' liberalismApr 01, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone:
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A formidable president storms aheadMar 12, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: Despite controversies and an assassination attempt, Trump continues implementing his agenda, aided by Republican wins, though economists caution his tariffs could spur inflation.
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Getting to DenmarkMar 04, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone:
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The policies of European elites end in tearsFeb 27, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: Merkel's policies have failed as Europe declines; Vance criticizes this decline, causing a top German official to break down emotionally, signaling the end of the transatlantic partnership
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Why were hopes of the 1990s dashed?Feb 19, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: The spread of democracy and capitalism has stalled due to the resilience of authoritarian nationalism in China, Russia, and the Middle East.
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Little backlash as Trump moves fast and breaks thingsFeb 04, 2025 4:00 am - Syndicated columnist Michael Barone: