Tag: freedom

New Zealand’s COVID-19 Related Crackdown on Economic Freedom Lingers On

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New Zealand has long been considered an economically free country. The government’s stringent, almost straight-jacket-like COVID-19 restrictions, however, run counter to New Zealand’s multi-decade history of strong and robust economic freedom. New Zealand fell two ranks in The Heritage Foundation’s 2022 Index of Economic Freedom released last week, from No. 2 to down to No. 4 in the world. The government, under Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern, may be governing over a relative swan song in economic freedom now, as it seems to be steering the country toward more dark and…

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18 Photos That Capture Canadian Truckers’ ‘Freedom Convoy’

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As Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau invokes emergency powers in an attempt to quell the “Freedom Convoy,” protesters remain in Ottawa, Canada for the third week in a row.  Protesters have stated they will remain in Ottawa until all COVID-19 mandates are lifted. Images from the protests highlight the escalating tensions between the Canadian government, police, and the truckers. Here are 18 images depicting protesters in Ottawa, Toronto, and Windsor, Canada.  A variety of signs are displayed in Ottawa, Canada on Feb. 9 protesting vaccine mandates and thanking truckers. (Photo:…

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Florida Gov. DeSantis: ‘We Chose Freedom Over Fauci-ism, and We’re Better Off for It’

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ORLANDO, Fla.—Gov. Ron DeSantis delivered a blistering critique of President Joe Biden and his authoritarian policies, warning Americans they need to fight against the radical left to preserve our freedom. Speaking to roughly 800 supporters of The Heritage Foundation and its grassroots partner, Heritage Action for America, DeSantis took aim at Biden’s recently announced COVID-19 vaccine mandate. (The Daily Signal is the news outlet of The Heritage Foundation.)  The emergency rule from the Occupational Safety and Health Administration requires employers with 100 or more employees to make sure that those…

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