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Remembering the Ragusan Republic
Long live the spirit of Ragusa!
In Berlin, Germans Consider a Land Expropriation Law That Echoes Their Communist Past
In Berlin, support is growing for a referendum on mass property expropriation.
Quebec’s Effort to Enforce Secularism by Banning Religious Symbols Infringes on Individual Liberty
Ayn Rand said, "The smallest minority on earth is the individual. Those who deny individual rights, cannot claim to be defenders of minorities."
How One US City Fixed Its Violent Crime Problem by Deunionizing
We need more police and better policing in America.
How I Responded to a Request to Ban Justice Kavanaugh from Teaching Law at GMU
Universities should truly beplaces of open dialogue, and venues for sharing truly diverseideas that pass intellectual muster.
What Should We Make of Peter Buttigieg’s “Democratic Capitalism”?
A true believer in individual rights and private property would never sacrifice the free market to the will of the majority.
The Courage of Consistency
Only the really brave see the benefit of a routine or consistent practice.
The Medicare for All Push Is an Admission of Government's Failed Health Care Experiment
Popularized by 2016 presidential hopeful Bernie Sanders, Medicare for All has won the support of the broader progressive movement.
Nixon and Reagan Tried Closing the Border to Pressure Mexico—Here's What Happened
Mexico and the United States are allies, not enemies.
How Much Per Person Does Your State Collect in Excise Taxes?
Either way, these policies rarely accomplish what policymakers intend them to do.
3 Reasons Why Facebook's Zuckerberg Wants More Government Regulation
In short, Zuckerberg's pro-regulation position is just a pro-Zuckerberg position.
A History of Civil Asset Forfeiture in America: Pirates, Mob Bosses, and the War on Drugs
With enough pressure at the state level, civil asset forfeiture may be entering its final days.
AOC's $7 Croissant and the Value of Labor
Justice requires different pay for different contributions.
European Lawmakers Take Action to Protect People from Veggie Burgers
The European Parliament Agriculture Committee advanced a proposal that would ban calling a veggie burger a "burger."
Capitalism (aka Self-Ownership) Is the Only Moral Economic System
Politicians' popular claims against capitalism rely on false assumptions about markets and governments.
How Government Subsidies Make People Appear Poorer Than They Actually Are
Even increasing taxes on the rich can make the poor appear poorer.
A Simple Way to Make Housing More Affordable
Restrictions on housing construction make housing prices rise.
The "Free Market" Argument against Brexit Is Collapsing
Brexit Britain may well impose some bad economic policies, but it would only impose them on Britain.
Do Amtrak and Airport Subsidies Make America Richer?
Subsidiestend to be very popular, but before we say that subsidies boost the economy, we should make sure we're countingall the costs.
France’s Turn Toward Illiberalism
France is moving towards a centralized state where liberties are threatened.
How America’s Gun Culture Cultivates Civic Virtue
From the colonists winning independence from Great Britain to African-Americans vindicating their civil rights, the role of the gun is inseparable from American identity.
The Assault on Campus Free Speech Doesn't Just Come from Liberals
Conservatives want to paint themselves as free speech stalwarts, but they themselves have been involved in censorship on college campuses.
The Battle Isn't Right vs. Left. It’s Statism vs. Individualism
How high does the death toll need to get before people realize that communism, like its sister ideology of Nazism, is despicably evil?
How Billie Eilish Broke the Pop Music Machine
Eilish’s music doesn’t fit in a box, perhaps because her parents never asked her to.
Is Seattle Dying?
“The more money we throw at the problem, the worse it gets.”
SpaceX Is Giving an Open Demonstration of Crony Capitalism
Ultimately, however, SpaceX’s actions are inexcusable.
The Federal Reserve Can't Fight Crises, but It Can Create Them
In 2008, the federal bailouts meant to deter crisis fomented it.
Bill Maher Says He Doesn’t Want Breadline Socialism. But Did Anyone?
Maybe Bill Maher should reconsider his latest drift to the left.
The FAMILY Act Costs 7x More than You Were Told
It seems likely the FAMILY Act will cost substantially more than advocates claim, either because estimates use erroneous assumptions or because the policygrows substantially over time.
What the Experiences of Greece and Venezuela Teach Us about Minimum Wage Laws
Just because minimum wage laws are popular does not mean they are sound policy.
How YouTube AutoPlay Becomes Your Child’s Worst Nightmare
YouTube has released a kid’s version of the app, but traumatizing videoscan still slip throughthe filters.
New York Civil Liberties Union Is Right to Defend Chick-fil-A
As America becomes a more diverse place—sexually, religiously, ethnically, and racially—the ideas of classical liberalism become more important, not less.
Economics Reveals the Hidden Order All Around You
Economics is within your reach: much more so than you might think.
The Industrial Revolution Was Dirty, but Pre-Industrial Europe Was Worse
Contemporary evidence clearly shows that the lives of many Western Europeans before industrialization were, at least by today’s standards, deeply unpleasant.
Saving Capitalism from the Capitalists
Objections to capitalism are primarily objections to crony capitalism, in which some manage to extract special treatment from government.
Uber's Gender Pay Gap: 3 Factors That Explain It
Equal Pay Day for female Uber drivers occurs on December 31, and not three months later on April 2.
Mark Zuckerberg’s Call for More Internet Regulation Is Self-Serving
With increased government oversight, Facebook’s leadership will finally be able to pass the buck to someone else.
True Community, and False Community
I place a high value on community, but I distinguish true community and false community.
Bernie Sanders’s Idea of Economic Rights Is the Path to Serfdom
Such a policy will require the government to wield a huge amount of control over the direction of the economic activity of the state.
Asbury Park's Rebirth Shows How Entrepreneurs Make Our World a Better Place
Sugarman “saw potential” where others didn’t.
Jordan Peterson and Slavoj Zizek Are Going to Debate Marxism and Capitalism. What Should We Expect?
Jordan Peterson and Slovenian philosopher Slavoj Zizek will debate “Happiness: Capitalism vs. Marxism" in April.
Criminal Illegal Immigration Drops 75 Percent
Like previous surges of illegal immigration, this one presents problems, but they are better problems than those faced in the past.
Kirsten Gillibrand Is Going to Tell Physicians How to Prescribe Medication
Reform is necessary, but a single absolutist government uniform tweet-level decree is never going to be the answer.
Equal Pay Day? More Like Unequal Comparison Day
The data used to compare men and women fails to adjust for differences in several critical areas.
Politicians Are Spinning an Illogical Gas Tax Narrative. Don't Buy It
Interstates are owned by the states, and with ownership comes responsibility.
Why the Legalized Cannabis Market Could Soon See Serious Growth
The cannabis economy is riddled with barriers to success and jumpstarting this lucrative new sector is proving itself to be far more difficult than expected.
President Trump Visits Grand Rapids, Promises to Turn It into Detroit
The president should encourage Detroit, Flint, and other former auto manufacturing centers in Michigan to reinvent themselves and adapt.
3 Common Sense Education Policies Trump Should Pursue
The country does not need another No Child Left Behind or Every Student Succeeds Act—package deals from Washington.
Plastic Bag Bans Won't Help the Environment, But They'll Cause More Foodborne Illnesses
Plastic bags are less than one percent of all litter.
Compulsory Schooling Laws Aren’t Progressive, They’re Inhumane
Education freedom begins when government compulsion ends.
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