by Brian Garst | Jan 27, 2026 | Blogs, Society
I’ve spent significant parts of the last two days shoveling snow, which has me thinking about entropy. Much of our time, energy, and economic activity is dedicated to combating entropy, or disorder. We tidy things up, nature moves it all around, and then we do...
by Brian Garst | Dec 30, 2025 | Opinion and Commentary
Originally published by American Thinker on December 23, 2025. We recently endured the longest-ever U.S. government shutdown as part of a fight over expiring healthcare tax credits. Democrats insist that Americans can’t afford Obamacare plans without the enhanced...
by Brian Garst | Oct 4, 2025 | Opinion and Commentary
Originally published by American Thinker on September 29, 2025. Regulators love to say they’re protecting consumers. But too often, “protection” really means blocking innovation that would improve efficiency, save money, and strengthen the economy. That is what is at...
by Brian Garst | Sep 26, 2025 | Opinion and Commentary
Originally published by The Daily Economy on September 23, 2025. Joe Biden is out of office, but the ghost of his economic agenda still lingers. Its echoes can be heard at an activist group called the American Economic Liberties Project (AELP). Founded by...
by Brian Garst | Sep 22, 2025 | Opinion and Commentary
Credit unions have transformed from small, community-oriented institutions into large financial conglomerates that are launching their own investment management divisions and acquiring banks. Originally, their purpose was to provide financial services to individuals...