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The White House's Swift Surrender on Federal Mask Order Underscores the Tricky Politics of Mask Mandates
There's a reason the Biden Administration is not fighting a federal judge's ruling that the CDC overstepped its authority with its transportation mask order.
Why It’s Time to Make Taxes Hurt Again
Tax withholding was the brain-child of World War II era economists in the War Department. It's time to end it.
What Chris Rock (and Bastiat) Can Teach You about Tax Withholding
Because of withholding, most taxpayers don’t fully realize they’re victims of a “jack.”
Acting Like You're in ‘Don't Look Up’ Gets You Nowhere
No matter how right you are, disregarding people who disagree with you won’t change anyone’s mind.
White Fragility: Unpacking the Kafka Traps of Robin DiAngelo's NYT Bestseller
Robin DiAngelo's popular book 'White Fragility' breaks from the established rules of scholarship in several ways
Associated Press: Homeschooling Rate Remains High, Despite School Reopenings
Many parents now find this new path to be more satisfying than the old one, and they aren’t turning back.
How Mask Mandates Make a Mess of Things—Literally
Government-driven litter can quickly become pollution.
Elon Musk's Threat to the “Current Thing” Monoculture
Understanding the unhinged response to Musk's bid to buy Twitter
New Study Provides Yet More Evidence That COVID Lockdowns Didn’t Work
Politicians decided to play God—and that decision proved disastrous.
Trade with Mexico Slows Dramatically Following New Inspection Orders in Texas
Businesses are already losing millions of dollars a day.
4 Bipartisan Steps Biden Can Take to Tame Surging Prices Amid Historic Inflation
Sound money is important, but it’s only one part of a healthy economy.
Is the Inflationary Bubble Set to Pop?
A market crash isn’t appealing, but it may be the crisis we need.
China Shows (Yet Again) That Communists Have No Respect for Life
As we’ve seen time and time again throughout history, when individual rights are undermined, the group is inevitably hurt as well.
Why 'Just Print More Money' Was Always a Terrible (and Dangerous) Idea
Americans hardly need to be told by the government that prices are rising sharply. They already feel the pain.
CNN Slams Libertarian Children’s Books—Causing Sales to Surge
Outlets such as CNN may be opposed to libertarian content, but their opposition is good for business.
An Interview With Bryan Caplan on ‘Labor Econ Versus the World’
George Mason University economist Bryan Caplan discusses his new book on labor economics.
Canada to Ban “Downplaying” the Holocaust in Major Blow to Free Speech
Free speech has its drawbacks, but the alternative is worse.
Why Used Cars Are Selling at Higher Prices Right Now Than New Cars
Why would people pay more for a used vehicle than new one? The answer appears to stem from availability.
Yes, Billionaires Should Run the Internet
At least, it’s preferable to the government doing it.
Labor Unions (Quietly) Admit the Jones Act Is Contributing to America’s Supply Chain Problems
The AFL-CIO appears to recognize that the Jones Act is part of the US supply chain problem.
How to Be an Antiracist: A Review of Ibram X. Kendi’s Best-Selling Book
There's no denying the impact of Ibram Kendi's best-selling book. But will Kendi's ideas get us closer to a society that doesn't divide Americans over racial identity?
The Shanghai Lockdown and the “Supply Chain” Fallacy
Bad ideas can be deadlier than any plague.
These 5 States Will Have Highest Tax Burdens in 2022, New Analysis Reveals
Don’t be surprised if the states topping this new list start losing people to states that don’t take as much of their money.
What the Vanity Fair Article on the COVID-19 Lab Leak Theory Proved—and Didn’t Prove
Vanity Fair may not have proved where COVID-19 came from, but they did a smashing job of exposing the rotten core of DC power politics.
The Environmental Downside of Electric Vehicles
An electric vehicle requires six times the mineral inputs of a comparable internal combustion engine vehicle, according to the International Energy Agency.
From Homeschooler to MIT Professor
MIT Professor Matt Shoulders was homeschooled as a child. Now, he offers internship opportunities for homeschooled teens in his lab.
Small New England Town Cuts School Board Budget—in Half
Croydon, New Hampshire's move is drawing attention to the lack of accountability in America’s schools.
Labor Econ Versus the World: A Review of Bryan Caplan’s New Book
Bryan Caplan's latest book,
We Know Mick Jagger’s Favorite Economist—and Not Just Because of His Libertarian Streak
When Mick Jagger says he’s “a disciple of Friedrich von Hayek,” he should be taken at his word. Here’s why.
Big Tech and Free Speech: How Both the Left and the Right Are Wrong
Who's the real censor here?
The Collectivist Horrors Against Ukraine Are Unparalleled in Its History
The Soviet atrocities against Ukraine in the twentieth century began with the same justification given today: state unity.
A Woman's Take On the Men's Rights Movement
The vile, the valid, and the blame to be pinned on government
Did Elon Musk Just Save Free Speech?
Elon Musk’s large purchase of Twitter could be exactly what champions of free speech have been waiting for.
The Will Smith Slap Shows the Rareness of Free Speech Consistency
Breaking down the bad takes.
Can We Really Divest from Fossil Fuels without Hurting the Economy?
The price of electric vehicles contains much of the answer.
Why the Feds Intentionally Poisoned Americans During Prohibition, Killing Thousands—and Why You’ve Never Heard about It
During the Prohibition Era, the federal poisoning program killed at least 10,000 people, according to some estimates. Yet the “chemist’s war of Prohibition” is all but forgotten today. Why?
7 Workforce Trends Workers Can Expect in 2022
As Boomers continue to retire, more changes are sure to be on the horizon as Millennials and Zoomers become the dominant workforce in the country.
The Divergence Between Wages and Productivity. Mirage or Reality?
Fortunately, market forces tend to ensure that wages and productivity never diverge too much.
8 Commonsense Proposals to Alleviate Climate Change
Climate change is real, but you should be skeptical of lawmakers who refuse to repeal legislation that is contributing to the problem.
Here’s How DeSantis Should Revoke Disney World’s Privileges
There's a right way and a wrong way to fight cronyism.
How Hybrid Schools Are Reshaping Education
The growing interest in and supply of hybrid schooling across the country reflect a larger educational trend away from traditional schooling and toward innovative, decentralized solutions.
‘Inflation Tax’ Will Cost Families This Many Thousands This Year, Bloomberg Analysis Warns
There goes $433 a month from your family's budget...
Why There Wasn’t a Single New Car on the Lot When I Bought My Car
Modern cars are filled with semiconductor chips—and the world is experiencing a serious shortage of them right now.
Suffering from Apocalypse Fatigue? Here's How to Fight It
How to stop the Four Horsemen in their tracks
Putting Milton Friedman to Work at 110
This year marks the 110th anniversary of the birth of Milton Friedman, who remains one of the most eloquent defenders of liberty in history.
Meet the Advertising Expert who Inspired Today's Anti-Population Propaganda
Hugh Moore, an advertising guru and founder of the Dixie Cup Company, spent much of his life putting his talents to use toward an unusual goal: decreasing the number of humans.
Why MIT Is Reinstating Its SAT/ACT Requirement
MIT is once again requiring student to take standardized tests as part of the admissions process, saying their research shows standardized tests help administrators identify which students are MIT ready.
How Socialism Discourages Work and Creates Poverty
Socialism diminishes people’s incentive to work to improve their circumstances by depriving them of the fruits of their effort.
Bernie Sanders Just Proposed a 95% Business Tax. Here’s Why That’s So Absurd
What’s really driving this proposal is not substantive policy considerations, but the senator's deeply ingrained propensity toward class warfare and envy.
Bad Econ Takes Are Why We Can't Have Nice Things
The first step toward prosperity is calling out poor reasoning when we see it.
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