Clark County is both desperate for foster parents and turning away loving families. Welcome to the unintended consequences of government regulation.
Victor Joecks
Victor Joecks is a Review-Journal columnist who explores and explains policy issues three days a week in the Opinion section. Previously he served as the executive vice president of the Nevada Policy Research Institute. Victor is also a staff sergeant in Nevada National Guard. Originally from Washington state, Victor received his bachelor’s degree from Hillsdale College.
Perhaps Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ visit upcoming visit to Nevada will help Republicans find the courage to stand up for their proclaimed beliefs.
Be deeply suspicious of those wanting to silence, not debate, those who disagree with them. Just look at what the supposed experts got wrong about the coronavirus.
If you make homelessness more attractive, you’ll get more homelessness. That’s why two upcoming bills pushed by Nevada Democrats are so concerning.
The Oakland A’s deserve to strike out in their attempt to get handouts from Nevada taxpayers.
If you’re mad about higher energy prices, blame those pushing green energy, not local utilities.
A Nevada Democrat has come up with a brand new way to be soft on crime.
It’s hard not to be depressed looking at the new statistics on teenage depression, especially for girls.
If you think violence in the Clark County School District is bad now, just wait. Superintendent Jesus Jara is laying the groundwork to gut the authority of school police.
Losing may be Nikki Haley’s best chance at winning the presidency one day.
Telling the public ad nauseam that police are systemically racist hasn’t been great for police recruiting.
Gov. Joe Lombardo has beefed up his school choice proposal. That’s an improvement worth applauding, but it’s still far from where it should be.
Before politicians dump money into Nevada’s broken education system, they should consider the bankruptcy of Golden Knights goalie Robin Lehner.
Supporters of limited government have become much more comfortable using government power to advance their agenda. That’s a paradox, not a contradiction.
To make the death of Tyre Nichols fit their worldview, critical race theory adherents are twisting themselves into pretzels.