by Brian Hamilton, opinion contributor – 05/02/26 2:00 PM ET Elon Musk recently proposed giving government payouts to people who lose their jobs to AI. Specifically, he called for “universal high income via checks issued by the Federal government.” It’s not often that there are so many things wrong with an idea that I don’t quite know where to […]
Why 4.3% GDP growth proves the ‘vibecession’ theory is historically wrongMerry Christmas. The economy is recovering. In assessing our economy or, really, any economy, you want to know if the economy is growing, that there are enough jobs for people, that people can borrow at reasonable rates and that the dollar you hold today is worth about the same as it did a year ago. […]
Formerly incarcerated man aims to redefine jerk seasoning with nonprofit’s helpA man who was formerly incarcerated is on a mission to redefine how people think about jerk seasoning with help from nonprofit Inmates to Entrepreneurs. NBC Chicago’s LeeAnn Trotter looks at how they’re Making a Difference.
Upcoming National Veterans Small Business Week and Finding a ‘Sense of Purpose’Military.com | By Nick Mordowanec | Published October 31, 2025 Barry Mattson represented his country in the U.S. Air Force and Army. Since his military days, he’s used his experience in community building and humanitarian efforts to pay it forward to the next generation of aspiring business owners and job seekers. Mattson’s leadership as part […]
AI told me hilariously wrong things about Elon Musk’s childhood job at a landscaping company—here’s why that matters on Labor DayLabor Day was created to honor the dignity of work. It’s a day that reminds us the economy isn’t powered by politicians or algorithms. It’s powered by people who get up every day and do the jobs that keep America moving. That makes this a good time to pause and think about the current narrative: […]
USO Launches Free Virtual Employment Summit for Active Duty, National Guard, and SpousesOperation Jump Start is being hosted by the United Service Organizations (USO), supported by the Brian Hamilton Foundation, on September 29 and 30 to bring together military service members and their families to help them prepare for the transition to civilian life following their service to the nation. All active duty, National Guard members, and […]
Private equity roll-ups are undermining the free enterprise system—and the American DreamAmerica has always been a nation powered by small businesses—local merchants, family-run service businesses, independent companies, restaurants, dry cleaners, and home service businesses. Such companies once formed the backbone of middle-class opportunity, offering a path to economic independence and intergenerational mobility. Entrepreneurship drove our rise, especially among immigrant communities, where opening a storefront or service […]
Brian Hamilton of Inmates to Entrepreneurs Visits Forsyth Correctional In the US, all criminal records are life sentencesLast week, members of Congress once again introduced a bipartisan resolution declaring April “Second Chance Month” in the U.S. A worthy cause, Second Chance Month is a time to recognize the challenges faced by people with criminal records and to advocate for meaningful reform. Although the idea of a “second chance” is celebrated, the reality is that […]
You’re gonna need a bigger chainsaw to reduce government debtLast week, Elon Musk made a scene at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) by waving a chainsaw onstage, making reference to the need to cut federal expenses. “This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy,” he said. His point was simply that there are serious cuts that need to be made in federal spending. Who could […]
