Brownstone Category
More than 150 Comparative Studies and Articles on Mask Ineffectiveness and Harms
It is not unreasonable to conclude that surgical and cloth masks, used as they currently are being used (without other…
Most Academics Went Silent. Why?
Of course, some academics were notably vocal during COVID19, taking the thesis position – lockdown, school closure, masking, temperature checks…
The Silence of Economists about Lockdowns
As professional economists, we have watched the response of much of the economics profession to COVID-era lockdowns with considerable surprise.…
Twitter Demanded that I Tell a Lie
This is the most censorious time of my life. Considering how old I am, that’s saying something – but not…
Forget About Covid, They Say
Earlier this year, a phrase was trending because Bari Weiss used it on a talk show: “I’m done with Covid.”…
American Lockdowns Began Two Years Ago Today
Certain dates should live in infamy. One is March 7, 2020. That is the date that the Austin, Texas, Mayor,…
Mardi Gras Saves the World
Reports from Mardi Gras, New Orleans, Louisiana, March 1, 2022, are that lockdowns and mandates are done. It was madness…
Comedy, Tragedy, or Both?
The Saturday Night Live skit on Covid policy is a welcome relief, a cultural sign that rationality has started to…
The Feudal Symbolism of Restaurant Closures
The restaurant has not always been with us. It was a product of the birth of the modern. It allowed…
The CDC Discovers Actual Public Health, Just in Time
One day I’m reading an internal memo commissioned by the Democratic Party to provide advice to dealing with Covid policy.…