Chad Taylor

2 months ago | chronline.com | Chad Taylor

If you asked the average American how much of their hard-earned tax dollars go overseas, most wouldn't know the answer. Even fewer would know who decides where that money goes. The reality is shocking: an unaccountable bureaucratic machine known as the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) doles out billions of dollars with little oversight, funneling money through layers of organizations before it reaches its final destination — if it even gets there.

Jan 13, 2025 | chronline.com | Chad Taylor

Washington state’s so-called leadership on climate policy has been a disaster: it has backfired. Although the investments have been made and the words from Olympia have been said, CO2 emissions increased by 4.7% since 2012. For a state that claims to be at the forefront of the fight against climate change, this is simply unacceptable. The actions of Gov. Jay Inslee’s administration have included the implementation of costly climate regulations, and these are where the results are stunning.

Nov 8, 2024 | chronline.com | Chad Taylor

Many parents in Centralia have recently become aware of a book assigned in a freshman literature class at Centralia High School that some consider inappropriate for young students. After looking into this issue, it turns out that this book was not part of any state or district-approved curriculum. Instead, it was independently chosen by a teacher and former administrator in 2019.

Sep 18, 2024 | chronline.com | Chad Taylor

As Americans, we enjoy the privilege of living in a democratic republic where our voices matter. The privilege to cast our votes was not simply granted to us without struggle; it was a right diligently fought for by those who came before us. Voting stands as a pillar of our framework granting each person the chance to shape the course of our governance. Unfortunately, some fail to appreciate this privilege and overlook the sacrifices made to preserve it.

Sep 11, 2024 | chronline.com | Chad Taylor

The history of federal income tax in the United States is a telling example of how temporary government measures, often introduced during times of crisis, can evolve into permanent and far-reaching programs. The first federal income tax was introduced during the Civil War through the Revenue Act of 1861. The federal government, faced with the immense costs of funding the war effort, found that existing revenue sources, such as tariffs and excise taxes, were insufficient. The solution?