Jacob G. Hornberger

Articles

America’s Democratic Tyranny

10/09/2025 Power & Market Jacob G. Hornberger

Many Americans fail to realize is that it is entirely possible to have tyranny with a democratically-elected system.

Why the Drug War?

08/25/2025 Power & Market Jacob G. Hornberger

Control and money. That’s what drives the war on drugs.

Much Right-Wing Ado About Mamdani

07/16/2025 Power & Market Jacob G. Hornberger

The same conservatives who act aghast at Mamdani's proposed government grocery stores turn around and support government schools and government healthcare.

Media

How Austrian Economics Impacted My Life

11/14/2023 Joseph T. Salerno Jacob G. Hornberger

Professor Salerno tells his personal story of how he discovered Austrian economics.

The Unseen Consequences of the Interstate Highway System

02/01/2022 Jacob G. Hornberger

Today, it’s easy for socialists to point to the Interstate Highway System and exclaim, "Look at what we socialists did to facilitate transportation." They're careful to always ignore the unseen downside.

The CIA Has Stultified American Consciences

10/20/2021 Jacob G. Hornberger

Anyone with a conscience can easily see that assassinating Julian Assange would be just plain murder. Yet, the reaction to all this from the mainstream press has been one great big collective yawn.

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