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How to Build a Professional Wardrobe On a Shoestring Budget
Tidying up like Marie Kondo and choosing to live minimally will help you see all of the clothing you already do have.
Rent Control Did to Vietnam What US Bombers Couldn't
Swedish economist Assar Lindbeck asserted that "in many cases rent control appears to be the most efficient technique presently known to destroy a city—except for bombing."
The History and Results of our Disastrous Public School System, Part II
All across the nation, students are being prodded like cattle into classrooms, and the one-size-fits-all approach is failing them.
The Best Way to Honor Fallen Soldiers Is to Stop Sending Troops to War
While honoring the troops on Memorial Day is a heartfelt and respectful endeavor, we must do so by protecting those who have not yet sacrificed their lives.
10 Things College Grads Can Do to Prepare Themselves for the Journey Ahead
Those coming of age today will face some of the greatest obstacles ever encountered by young people.
Ebola Outbreaks, Corruption, and Two Questions to Ask When Donating to Any Cause
When donating money, it is important to confirm that it is going to the right place and being spent effectively. After all, donations are worthless if the delivery system is corrupt.
The Ghosts of the Tiananmen Square Massacre
The 30th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square Massacre will come and go ghost-like in China, but the event will remain part of China’s narrative.
This Memorial Day, Lawmakers Seek to Protect Americans from Beach Umbrellas
Without government, who would protect us from beach umbrellas?
Will Brazil take the Venezuelan or Chilean Path?
Noticeably, Brazil is grasping for economic liberty as it starts to realize that government is merely a euphemism for boondoggle.
Paul Hermann Müller: The Swiss Chemist Who Developed DDT and Saved Millions of Lives
Paul Hermann Müller received the Nobel Prize for his role in developing DDT as an insecticide.
The Gold Standard Didn’t Create the Great Depression, the Federal Reserve Did
The federal government did not need to take full control of the money supply to restore the economy.
25 Fascinating Facts about Africa
Africa has over 25 percent of the world’s bird species.
7 Stats on Per-Pupil Spending in US Schools from the New Census Report
With these numbers, how can it still be argued that more funding is needed to fix public education?
Why We Should Love China, Not Fear It
The tide of war will stay offshore when we add love to economic interdependence.
The Militarization of America's Police: A Brief History
As the police have militarized, focus has shifted from one who keeps the peace to one who enforces the law—an important difference.
Bernie Sanders’s War on Charter Schools Is Hardly Progressive
All parents should have the freedom to choose the best educational option for their children, and all children should have the best opportunity to reach their full potential.
Comparing 1955's Fortune 500 to 2019's Fortune 500
There’s been a lot of market disruption, churning, andSchumpeterian creative destructionover the last six decades.
44 Things You Should Know about the Green New Deal
What should we make of this Green New Deal?
Why Principles Matter
Open your mind to the importance of principle. It just may be what the world remembers you for.
Trump's Huawei Ban Vandalizes Basic Economics
There's no economic basis for the federal government’s attempts to mug Huawei.
Why Planned Blackouts Are Just Part of Life in South Africa
South Africa does not suffer from these blackouts due to scarcity.
The Supermarket Chain That Is Upending America's Grocery Industry by Maximizing Efficiency
There's a reason consumers love Aldi.
Why the Soviets Slaughtered 180,000 Whales During the Cold War
It was one of the great environmental crimes of the 20th century and one of the fastest decimations of an animal population ever.
Ayn Rand’s “Anthem” Was Adapted Into a Graphic Novel, and Its Timing Couldn’t Be Better
Jennifer Grossman and Dan Parsons worked together to adapt Ayn Rand's classic novella "Anthem" into a graphic novel.
6 Stats That Show Americans Are Drowning in Stuff They Don't Need
Many of us have taken advantage of the vast global economy, but in the process, we have become overwhelmed with stuff.
Charter and Private Schools Outperform in Wisconsin (With Less Funding)
Could market competition be the reason?
Why My Generation—Gen Z—Has the Most to Lose from Andrew Yang’s "Freedom Dividend"
Universal Basic Income is false panacea that will lead us down a dark economic path for years to come.
French Protesters Learn Bastiat Was Right about the Law
A person free from plunder is free to prosper.
AOC and Tucker Are Wrong about Usury and Christianity
Conservative firebrand Tucker Carlson recently joined Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Bernie Sanders in calling for a federally-imposed 15 percent cap on interest rates.
Late Bloomers and the Benefits of Delayed Success
A new book by longtime Forbes publisher Rich Karlgaard reveals the downside of our society’s preoccupation with early achievement.
Safe Injection Sites Save Lives, so Why Does the DOJ Want to Ban Them?
The DOJ’s aggressive actions send a definite signal to those hoping to open up safe injection facilities: expect fierce opposition.
The Solution to Social Media Censorship Is Simple
One has to support the property rights, and consequently, free speech of his political enemies in order to uphold that of his.
Why Forgiving Student Debt Would Solve Nothing
Student loan forgiveness might succeed as a presidential campaign’s bumper sticker, but it fails as a serious policy.
Statistical Disparities Among Groups Are Not Proof of Discrimination
To cling to a narrative that asserts racial discrimination as the only cause of statistical disparities turns a blind eye to reality and leads to harmful policies.
Social Security's Biggest Losers (and Biggest Winners)
Social Security “contributions” do not actually entitle workers to the benefits they have been promised.
The Racist History of Zoning Laws
An examination of the early progressive philosophy of zoning laws and the individuals who executed them.
Europe’s Most Pro-Gun Nation Just Voted for More Gun Control
Under pressure from the European Union, Swiss voters on Sunday agreed to new gun regulations.
5 Reasons Capitalist Chile is Better than Socialist Venezuela
Increasing state control of the economy is inimical to freedom.
Are Conservatives Throwing in the Towel on Fiscal Restraint?
Why conservatives shouldn't accept the invasive growth of the government, but instead continue to combat it.
Have Consumers Already Lost the Online Privacy War?
Because consumers are used to receiving services online for free, tech companies will find it hard to succeed with a traditional business model.
5 Facts about Fascism
This year marked the 100th anniversary of the forming of theFascist movement in Milan, Italy.
“Free” College Would Depreciate the Value of College Degrees Even More
When government pays for free college, it is risking the money of the average taxpayer—money that would have a more effective use when directed by natural market forces.
F.A. Harper on the Blessings of Discrimination
Is discrimination inevitable?
How the Euro Lost Its Mojo
While the euro has benefits for citizens and companies who do not have to exchange their national currencies anymore when doing business with each other, its construction is poor at best.
I Run a Private School and am Against School Vouchers. Here’s Why
The feds have become an octopus, encircling and strangling our colleges and universities with regulations, mandates, and controls.
Little Oranges and Big Boots: Memories from My Childhood in Communist Romania
Communism failed because comparisons with realistic alternatives were possible.
Should Police Be Able to Use Facial Recognition Technology?
All over the world, private businesses, law enforcement agencies, and national governments are using facial recognition systems.
Yes, Twitter Can Censor Conservatives (Even Though It Shouldn't)
Many critics are calling into question the legal protections social media enjoys in response to what appears to be discrimination and the silencing of right-wing political views.
Africa Just Created a Major Free Trade Bloc That Will Add Billions in Wealth
So far, 22 African Union member-states have ratified the free-trade area, and more are expected to join in the coming months.
The Parallel Universes That Are America
It’s not hyperbole to say that politics are tearing America in two along ideological seams.
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