2481. Without free speech, America is nothing
Noah Smith discusses the complexities of free speech in America, highlighting tensions between conservatives and progressives regarding censorship and government influence.
2482. On the use and misuse of Fisher Randomization Tests — by Kyle Butts
An argument that randomization inference is a valuable statistical method but is often misapplied, particularly in observational studies where treatment assignment may not be random.
2483. A Lawless Nation
An argument that a recent immigration enforcement incident involving South Korean workers highlights the dangers of aggressive policies and their potential impact on international relations and business.
2484. Grocery prices have jumped up, and there's no relief in sight
Scott Horsley discusses the significant increase in grocery prices and the ongoing inflation affecting consumers.
2485. Wisconsin Manufacturing Employment Declines in August
Manufacturing employment in Wisconsin has decreased, contradicting expectations from tariffs, while nonfarm payroll employment has increased, reflecting a complex labor market situation.
2486. Civilian Employment Peaked in April 2025
An argument that civilian employment data shows a peak in April 2025, highlighting trends in non-farm payroll and adjustments in employment measures.
2487. The Virtue of Dissent and Conversation
Jon Murphy discusses the importance of dissent and conversation in truth-finding, emphasizing its role in democracy and the relationship between experts and nonexperts.
2488. Kimmel's suspension for Kirk comments sparks furor over free speech and censorship
The post discusses the backlash over Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, highlighting concerns about free speech and government censorship in light of his comments on Charlie Kirk's death.
2489. Recent Trends in US Antitrust Enforcement
Timothy Taylor discusses the Biden administration's aggressive approach to antitrust enforcement, analyzing merger trends and regulatory actions in recent years.
2490. Democrats and Hollywood stars decry Kimmel's suspension as government censorship
Rachel Treisman discusses criticism from politicians and celebrities regarding Jimmy Kimmel's suspension, framing it as an issue of free speech and accountability.
2491. Changing Opinions on America
Pierre Lemieux discusses the shifting global perceptions of America, highlighting a decline in admiration and respect due to recent events and policies.
2492. Exploiting Male Rage
The post discusses the economic and social challenges faced by young white men, linking their resentment to declining labor force participation and political exploitation by certain groups.
2493. Diff-in-Diff, population weights and parallel trends (with code): part 2
Scott Cunningham discusses population weighting in diff-in-diff designs and its implications for identifying treatment effects, providing code for readers to explore the concepts.
2494. My excellent Conversation with David Commins
Tyler Cowen discusses David Commins' insights on Saudi Arabia's history, state-building, and socio-political dynamics, particularly regarding Wahhabism and regional stability.
2495. What does the Google antitrust ruling mean for the future of AI?
John Ruwitch discusses concerns that a recent federal ruling may allow Google to monopolize the artificial intelligence sector.
2496. Kirk shooting videos spread online, even to viewers who didn't want to see them
Graphic videos of a shooting incident circulate online, prompting discussions about the emotional impact and political implications of exposure to violence.
2497. Why beef prices are higher than ever (and shoppers are finally resisting)
The post discusses rising beef prices due to declining cattle numbers and how consumer loyalty is shifting as shoppers begin to resist higher costs.
2498. New policies are making life harder for trans people — and prompting big financial decisions
New policies are negatively impacting the rights of trans people, leading to increased financial concerns and significant financial decisions for affected individuals.
2499. ABC pulls Jimmy Kimmel off air after comments made about the Charlie Kirk killing
Mandalit del Barco discusses ABC's decision to suspend Jimmy Kimmel Live! due to his comments about the suspect in Charlie Kirk's killing.
2500. Jimmy Kimmel show is pulled by ABC after comments about the Charlie Kirk killing
The post discusses ABC's decision to pull the Jimmy Kimmel show after controversial comments related to a killing mentioned by Charlie Kirk.