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THE French economist Frédéric Bastiat (1801-1850) believed that most individuals are competent economists when managing their households. They use common-sense economics in their decision-making. They know how to budget their limited resources by balancing income and expenditures. They are aware of…

THE Truth is the rescission of the raise to Mr. Hofschneider’s raise was literally the “last straw” for me, as it was great to see a public outcry strong enough to influence a government’s action.

Article XV(e) of our CNMI Constitution is not just a budget rule. It is a promise — a promise that our children’s education will always be protected, no matter who is in office or how politics may change from year to year.

SEALARK Exploration is a New Zealand-based search and recovery company that researches and locates historic shipwrecks and downed aircraft. On a recent trip to the Solomon Islands, the team dove the area around Tulagi, the seat of colonial government in pre-war times and a major military installati…

INSTEAD of arguing with the private sector or downplaying its concerns, the administration is now working with local businesses in pursuit of economic recovery. Rather than insisting it is on the right track while labeling others as “short-sighted” or worse, the governor’s office appears focused on…

THE Truth is Dr. Galvin Deleon Guerrero offers the perfect Social Studies Lesson in his statement that “the Covenant sets a Promise NOT Conditions” which is a very REAL & POWERFUL statement for voters and future Social Studies Lessons.

AFTER several mentions of marine archaeologists in recent columns, I have been asked to explain what they do. Let’s walk through a typical case study and get into his or her world.

THE Wall Street Journal reported recently that “America Loves Cocaine Again” as “Mexico’s New Drug King Cashes In.” The Trump administration’s “war” on fentanyl has created an opening for “El Señor Mencho” to smuggle cocaine into the U.S. by the ton, the Journal added.

THE Truth is Ambrodamus has been predicting just like his counterpart Nostradamus about the very “ICU Economic” predicament the CNMI is now in with “Life Support from the Feds being our ONLY hope.” Ambrodamus has been yelling and screaming for REFORMS ever since Covid hit, as it was obvious to the …