conservatives
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He-said, she-punched-him-in-the-face: The imbalance of American party politics
There are aspects of contemporary U.S. politics that mainstream pundits and analysts have trouble facing squarely. One of them is the radicalism of today’s Republican Party, not only in terms of policy but at a deeper level, the level of personality and worldview. There’s a two-part story to tell about this. The first part has […]
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Solyndra is the next 'Climategate'
Conservatives are trying to use the bankruptcy of solar firm Solyndra to tar the whole renewables industry and all efforts by government to support it.
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Conservatives just as wrong on climate economics as they are on climate science
The media have been taking note of Republicans' denial of climate science, but so far they're ignoring Republicans' denial of climate economics.
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Conservative pundits grapple with 'anti-science' charge, flail
Conservatives are trying to defend their movement against the charge that Republicans are "anti-science." They started off badly and are getting worse.
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National Review's Kevin Williamson ties himself in knots on climate science
Over at National Review Online, Kevin D. Williamson is tying himself in knots trying to defuse or deflect the charge that Republicans have a problem with science.
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A few brave conservatives speak up for climate sanity
Conservative D.R. Tucker and David Roberts spoke on Brad Friedman's radio show on how the right and enviros can find common ground on climate change.
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Climate policy for conservatives
Ideally, both sides will agree that this is a bad situation.Suppose you believe, as I do, in basic conservative principles (free enterprise and a market economy, limited government, and minimal change in established institutions that work well), but also acknowledge that anthropogenic climate change presents a sufficient danger that something needs to be done about […]
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Open letter to a conservative climate change convert
Mr. Tucker, Your story about transitioning from climate skepticism to climate realism has gotten quite a bit of attention and interest among folks on “my side” of that debate, as you can imagine. I had wondered if it were still possible for people to be “defeated by facts” and change their minds about issues tangled […]
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Taxing carbon as part of responsible, progressive fiscal policy
Here's a progressive plan to cut the deficit while investing in the future (and taxing carbon). Can climate hawks and deficit hawks find common cause?