The Myth of America’s “Stingy” Welfare State
With welfare, the US outspends Canada and Australia, and is on a par with Switzerland. On government healthcare, the US outspends nearly everyone.
Decentralization and Secession
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Brexit Has Reached the Point of No Return
In the absence of waning UK power in Brussels, the EU is pushing even worse policies than before, making a UK return at this point very unwise.
From Abortion to Circumcision, Democracy Won’t Save Minorities from the Majority
Not every conflict in values can be solved with democracy or dialogue. Often, it just comes down to the majority trampling the minority.
Secession Movements in Mexico Challenge Federal Power
Mexican towns and cities are turning to partial secession to fight crime and corruption. Will the central government let them get away with it?
Before Roe v. Wade, Abortion Had Always Been a State and Local Matter
Prior to 1973, there were almost no federal laws on abortion, one way or the other. Even though abortion rates were quite high in the 19th century.
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.
The Hanseatic League: An “Empire” of Commerce
The prosperous League had no coherent political organization, and there was no clearly defined administrative center or a system for raising taxes.
In a Stateless World, Can You Grow Veggies In Your Front Yard?
Without privatization or secession, the majority can run untrammeled over a minority, and the minority has no escape.
Nations by Consent
If we deconstruct the modern nation-state, we shall reduce the scope of government power, the importance of voting and the extent of social conflict.
Why James Madison Hated Democracy
Madison condemned "democracy" because the pro-freedom, pro-decentralization Anti-Federalists valued "the democratic spirit."
