Briana Whatley

Many journalists and political operatives have taken to calling presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy Jr. “crazy.” The label is low-hanging fruit for those looking to sideline a disruptive, anti-war establishment skeptic who isn’t susceptible to the standard politically motivated slurs of “racist” and “fascist.” But it is foolishly deployed at a moment when the majority of the country sees its leaders as its own band of cranks with little standing to judge the mental stability of others.

On Saturday, the District of Columbia sees its secondwage hike for tipped restaurant workers this year — going up to $8 per hour after rising to $6 per hour just two months ago. Yet even in its early stages, the city’s restaurants and employees are already feeling harsh consequences. Until this year, the district’s tip credit allowed employers to count service employees’ tips toward the regular minimum wage requirement.

Democrats currently run the show in Michigan , with full control of the state legislature and governor’s mansion. They’re using that power while they have it — and are imperiling the First Amendment in the process. The state House recently passed a “hate crime” bill that is ripe for abuse.