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Larry Elder

Publishing · On our record since 2017

Where this writer stands

Immigration8 pieces

Higher permanent intakeLower intake
“the mass deportation initiated under Trump is required to undo just some of Biden's intentional policy.” Read the piece

Fiscal policy7 pieces

Higher taxes and public spendingLower taxes and tighter spending
“Where in the Constitution does it permit the federal government to extract money from taxpayers for charity?” Read the piece

Foreign affairs6 pieces

Alliance restraintAssertive alliances and sanctions
“Preventing that nightmare is why this war, however messy, is necessary. Appeasement, as with former president Barack Obama's nuclear deal, only emboldened them.” Read the piece

Defence5 pieces

Restrain spending and deploymentsHigher spending and more capability
“Rather than kick the can down the road, Trump chose to stomp on it.” Read the piece

Public safety4 pieces

Prevention and restraintEnforcement and sentencing
“Soft-on-crime policies, like light sentences or reducing or eliminating jail time, result in more crime.” Read the piece

Labour3 pieces

Stronger unions and standardsMore flexibility for employers
“There's a virtual consensus among economists that the minimum wage is an idea whose time has passed. Raising the minimum wage by a substantial amount would price working poor people out of the job market …” Read the piece

Health3 pieces

Expand public coverageMore private delivery
“Reform it. Increase competition. Expand portable coverage. Give consumers price information. Strengthen the safety net for those truly unable to pay.” Read the piece

Housing1 piece

Public supply and demand controlsMarket supply and deregulation
“The median home price in California is $850,000, roughly double the national average. Families are relocating to Texas and Tennessee to buy a home.” Read the piece

Energy1 piece

Restrict new oil and gasExpand production and export
“But California had the nation's highest gas prices before the war.” Read the piece

Climate1 piece

Faster fossil phase-downSlower phase-down, production first
“Climate change regulations, coastal commissions and equity impact statements aren't barriers. They're safeguards against the chaos of unrestrained affordability.” Read the piece

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