Why Special Interests Try to Take Control of Governments
The more the state increases its powers over the economy, the more motivated special interests become to take control of the state.
Political Theory
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Profit and Charity Are Not Mutually Exclusive
In order to pursue “social justice” goals, firms must first manage to turn a profit. Otherwise, they'll disappear.
Deneen on Historical Change
Deneen contends that the ideas of foundational great thinkers molded modern political and social history. He fails to argue for this; he just "tell us."
John Stuart Mill and the New Liberalism
Much of the confusion prevailing in the historical study of liberalism can be traced to John Stuart Mill, whose importance is greatly overstated.
Deneen on Liberalism
Deneen, a political theorist at Notre Dame, has written an insightful account of how isolated individuals turn to the State. Unfortunately, his account of classical liberalism is open to objection.
Liberty, Law and the Market Economy
To regain the liberty that we have lost, we must reawaken an understanding of what liberty, the rule of law, and individual self-responsibility mean.
Michael Boldin: How Decentralization Could Work
Michael Boldin and Jeff Deist discuss the realities standing in the way of creating a more politically decentralized America.
On-Duty Police Deaths Were Near a 50-Year Low in 2017
Government policing is becoming less hazardous. It is also safer than being a roofer, farmer, or pilot.
State of the Nation: Progressives, Conservatives, and Trump
One year into Trump’s term and one political constant remains: belief in and enforcement of intrusive government.
The Constitution Does What it Was Written To Do — Expand Government Power
The purposely open-ended Commerce Clause and deliberately nebulous phrases such as “general welfare” are in there for a reason.
