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Victor Joecks

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Victor Joecks is a Review-Journal columnist who explores and explains policy issues three days a week in the Opinion section. Previously he served as the executive vice president of the Nevada Policy Research Institute. Victor is also a staff sergeant in Nevada National Guard. Originally from Washington state, Victor received his bachelor’s degree from Hillsdale College.

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Examining Sandoval’s legacy

The legacy of outgoing Gov. Brian Sandoval is like fool’s gold. It looks great from a distance, but it loses its appeal once you take a closer look.

Women most responsible for gender-pay gap

The gender pay gap is overwhelmingly, if not entirely, the result of choices women make. Those choices aren’t right or wrong. They’re just different than the choices men make.

Thousands of government employees use Medicaid

A liberal’s attempt to shame Nevada’s biggest businesses just backfired spectacularly. Last session, Sen. Yvanna Cancela sponsored a bill that required the government to publish a list of large employers with full-time employees on Medicaid.

 
CCSD investigation has become a cover-up

When the Clark County School District needed to cover-up misconduct by its top officials, it turned to an unusual tool: hiring an independent investigator.

Tell kids the truth about Santa Claus

Parents, you should stop lying to your children about Santa Claus. Studies show that over 80 percent of young children believe in Santa. Belief in Santa drops off dramatically after children turn eight, but parents always should be upfront about St. Nicholas.

 
More evidence that election integrity is lacking

There’s good evidence voter fraud boosted a Republican candidate in a close Congressional election. Perhaps Democrats will now start demanding measures to increase election integrity.

 
Early childcare linked to long-term behavioral problems

If you want to increase your son’s chances of going to prison, enroll him in day care as soon as possible. That’s just one of the startling findings from a new study of government-financed early childhood care.

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