Jon Miltimore

Senior Editor

Jonathan Miltimore is Senior Editor at AIER. His writing/reporting has been the subject of articles in TIME, Wall Street Journal, CNN, Forbes, and the Star Tribune. He is a contributor at the Washington Examiner and has had bylines in Fox News, Newsweek, National Review, the Epoch Times, Real Clear Politics, the Washington Times, and other media.

Prior to joining AIER, Jon served in editorial roles at the History Channel magazine and the Foundation for Economic Education. He also served in the Bush Administration as an intern in the Department of Speechwriting. When he is not working, Jon enjoys reading, watching movies, and spending time with his wife and three children. He also coaches youth football, baseball, and wrestling.

The Daily Economy12/26/25

What a 1980s Facial-Scar Experiment Shows About How We See Discrimination

Kleck and Strenta’s research suggests that what we expect from others often shapes how we think they see us.

What a 1980s Facial-Scar Experiment Shows About How We See Discrimination
The Daily Economy10/6/25

Nigeria’s Shea Ban Backfires, Crushing Millions of Women Workers

The ban will no doubt be a windfall for some. But for millions of Nigerians, it could be devastating. 

Nigeria’s Shea Ban Backfires, Crushing Millions of Women Workers
The Daily Economy8/25/25

CrossFit Reminds Us Who’s Really Running Your Life

CrossFit’s latest ad delivers an inspiring truth: the choices we make today define the person we become.

CrossFit Reminds Us Who’s Really Running Your Life
The Daily Economy6/16/25

Brown University’s Embarrassing Investigation of Alex Shieh Exposes the Rot of US Universities

The student whistleblower who exposed administrative bloat and waste was targeted with a punitive investigation. Claims to 'academic freedom' are increasingly thin.

Brown University’s Embarrassing Investigation of Alex Shieh Exposes the Rot of US Universities
The Daily Economy6/12/25

Nostalgianomics, or Economic Amnesia?

Hazy dreams of an economic or social golden age contrast with a diagnosis that something in America has broken. But has it?

Nostalgianomics, or Economic Amnesia?
The Daily Economy5/3/25

‘So This Is How Liberty Dies’: Star Wars and the Politics of Fear

Fear and conflict are common excuses for suppressing opposition and justifying the centralization of power.

‘So This Is How Liberty Dies’: Star Wars and the Politics of Fear
The Daily Economy4/24/25

Did Trump Really ‘Make Showers Great Again’? Not Exactly

What passes for victory against regulation only rolled back a fraction of its intrusion.

Did Trump Really ‘Make Showers Great Again’? Not Exactly
The Daily Economy3/20/25

Frank Herbert’s Amazing ‘Dune’ Quote: ‘All Governments Suffer a Recurring Problem’

Lord Acton believed power corrupts, but Frank Hebert drew a corollary lesson from his knowledge of history.

Frank Herbert’s Amazing ‘Dune’ Quote: ‘All Governments Suffer a Recurring Problem’
The Daily Economy3/3/25

The Scientific Fallacy That Spawned COVID Absolutism

Science requires us to challenge received 'truth' and seek out better evidence. But that questioning challenges our baked-in respect for authority.

The Scientific Fallacy That Spawned COVID Absolutism
The Daily Economy2/15/25

How Did 108 Economists Predict Milei’s Results Exactly Wrong?

Leading lights on the left said Milei's free market reforms would be disastrous. Instead, they've been hailed as a miracle.

How Did 108 Economists Predict Milei’s Results Exactly Wrong?