“Thanks to property rights and free markets, humanity has achieved prosperity and freedom that our ancestors hardly dreamed about. For most of history, kings and tyrants ruled. They took and kept slaves, confiscated property, and waged decades-long wars.”
More and more, it seems people find it difficult to defend capitalism—even those who benefit from it most. But former US Ambassador to the United Nations Nikki Haley takes a refreshingly different view: she thinks we should double down on it. Here’s why.
Photo by Dan Hockett New London’s Blaise Porter (21) takes it to the hoop against Notre Dame Friday night in Burlington. New London defeated Notre Dame, 72-63. Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Sam Brueck (4) shoots over New London’s Blaise Porter (21) and Kade Benjamin (35) Friday night in Burlington. New London defeated Notre Dame, 72-63.Photo by Dan Hockett New London’s Kade Benjamin (35) delivers the ball to the basket against Notre Dame Friday night in Burlington. New London defeated Notre Dame, 72-63. Photo by Dan Hockett New London’s Caydin Wahls (11) looks to pass around Notre Dame’s Mathew Johnson (3) Friday night in Burlington. New London defeated Notre Dame, 72-63. Photo by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettNew London Tigers vs. Notre Dame Nikes at Father Minette Gymnasium in Burlington, Iowa, Friday, February 5, 2021. New London won 72-63. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett Notre Dame’s Megan Harrell (5) drives the lane against Mediapolis during a Southeast Iowa Super Conference Shootout game Friday night in Burlington. No. 10 Class 1A Notre Dame defeated Mediapolis, 64-40. Photo by Dan Hockett Mediapolis’ Payton Bush (1) shoots over Notre Dame’s Karli Artman (3) during a Southeast Iowa Super Conference Shootout game Friday night in Burlington. No. 10 Class 1A Notre Dame defeated Mediapolis, 64-40. Photo by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettMediapolis Bullettes vs. No. 10 Class 1A Notre Dame Nikes during a Southeast Iowa Super Conference Shootout game Friday, February 5, 2021 in Burlington, Iowa. No. 10 Class 1A Notre Dame won, 64-40. Photos by Dan Hockett
Photo by Dan Hockett West Burlington High School Seniors Marvion Jackson (left of center) and Kenyon Boyd (right of center) sign letters of Intent to play college football. Marvion Jackson (left) signs with Missouri Western State University in St. Joseph, Missouri and Kenyon Boyd (right) signs with Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls, Iowa Wednesday afternoon in West Burlington. Pictured from left, Tanekee Jackson (mother), Marvion Jackson, Kenyon Boyd, Tracy Linden (mother) and Emma Burtlow (niece).Photo by Dan HockettPhoto by Dan HockettWest Burlington’s Marvion Jackson and Kenyon Boyd College Football signing, Wednesday, February 3, 2021 at West Burlington. Photos by Dan Hockett
The cost of producing electricity has dropped significantly in the last decade. So why haven’t we seen those price drops reflected in our electricity bills? Charles McConnell, former Assistant Secretary of Energy in the Obama Administration, answers this riddle.
