Jefferson’s Philosopher
John Locke’s great Second Treatise of Government was the decisive influence on the writing of the Declaration of Independence. Here are crucial excerpts.
Intended Consequences
The purpose of the Patients’ Bill of Rights is to destroy HMOs and pave the way for the complete socialization of American health care. William Anderson explains.
The Right Way to Gold
Jack Kemp writes in favor of the gold standard. But will his plan bring sound money? Steve Piraino says no.
Victory for California Coast?
A federal judge rules: No drilling allowed. Tibor Machan explains why this is not a “victory for the California coast.”
Proof That Socialism Cannot Work
In 1920, Ludwig von Mises gave the first full explanation why collective ownership of the factors of production leads to economic chaos. Dan Mahoney restates Mises’s position.
Anatomy of the Cannabis Case
James Ostrowski examines the Supreme Court ruling against medical marijuana: an accurate interpretation of a nauseating law.
Reassessing the Presidency
This remarkable new book, published by the Mises Institute and edited by John Denson, is the first full-scale revisionist treatment of the American presidency. This is the history that civics class hid from you.
In Defense of Gas-Guzzling
Now, the greens are denouncing SUVs for their expense. But Karen De Coster unearths their real concern: not economy but control.
Media Concentration: Not a Threat
Yes, there are monopolies in the world, all of them created by government. Merging media moguls are not among them, says Ilana Mercer.
Tolerance: Two Kinds
How a great advance in political theory became a justification for the all-controlling state. Review by Joseph Stromberg.
