Let Catalonia Decide
In an imperfect world, libertarians should support smaller and more decentralized governments as a pragmatic step toward greater liberty.
Decentralization and Secession
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Maine Is Nullifying Federal Regulations that Cripple Local Farmers
Getting out from under Federal regulations can mean the difference between keeping the family farm, and having to sell out.
Why Houston Doesn’t Need Federal Flood Relief — In Four Charts
Texas and Houston are larger and wealthier than most countries. Forcing other states to pay for rebuilding is nothing more than political theater.
Grant Statehood to America’s Core Cities
City governments and state government are increasingly at odds over issues like immigration. The answer lies in states bidding some cities "farewell."
The Subsidiarity Principle
Subsidiarity is the most realistic, pragmatic approach to creating more freedom in our lifetimes.
Southern Secession Was One Thing — and the War to Prevent It Was Another
Southern secession was indeed motivated by slavery. But the war the North waged in response was not motivated by abolitionism.
Decentralize the Gun Laws
Having the feds impose nationwide reciprocity of gun licensing might sound like a good idea. But it really is just a scheme to federalize gun policy.
Mike Huckabee on the 17th Amendment: Evil Plot or Great Idea?
Repealing the 17th Amendment has its upside, but a simple repeal doesn't go nearly far enough.
Jeff Sessions’s Drug-War Fanaticism Shows a Growing Gap Between DC and the States
As states increasingly resist federal mandates on guns, drugs, and immigration, Jeff Sessions in DC has announced it's full speed ahead.
Abolish the ATF
Unfortunately, the Trump administration recently sent the ATF in to "assist" Chicago police with local gun laws. Trump should be trying to abolish the ATF instead.
