Michael Boldin

Articles

An Introduction to Virginia 2nd Amendment “Sanctuaries”

01/20/2020 Mises Wire Michael Boldin

Although the term “sanctuary” implies comparability to local jurisdictions that refuse to participate in the enforcement of some federal immigration laws, the similarities don’t go beyond the name itself.

Second Amendment Sanctuaries: Rhetoric vs. Reality

11/25/2019 Mises Wire Michael Boldin

Most of the resolutions passed by local governments in the name of "second amendment sanctuary" efforts don't actually do anything.

Media

Michael Boldin on Hanging Out with 2 Live Crew and Sticking it to the NSA

05/28/2020 Robert P. Murphy Michael Boldin

Michael Boldin explains how he ended up advising state governments to kick the NSA out of their backyard.

Mises the Decentralist Hero

01/28/2020 Michael Boldin

Opposition to decentralization in government often arises out of fear. Most people have been indoctrinated into the idea that a large centralized state can better prevent bad things from happening.

Michael Boldin on the Reality of Secession

11/16/2018 Michael Boldin Jeff Deist

Michael Boldin and Jeff Deist discuss the realities behind breaking up the US politically.

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