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.
Decentralization and Secession
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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."
Eliminating the State and Local Tax Deduction Is a Terrible Idea
The federal tax burden is huge compared to state and local taxes. Even in California.
Why a Small State Is More “Voluntary” than a Big One
Because of their physical size, large states are able to exercise more state-like power than geographically smaller states.
Secession — Not Military Intervention — Can Help Venezuela
Secession and decentralization in Venezuela could help many escape from the out-of-control regime.
Trey Goff: A Constitution for a Free Society
Jeff Deist and Trey Goff discuss Trey's "Voluntaryist Constitution"—designed to serve as the foundational legal document for a private society.
Mises, Rothbard, and Catalonia
Like Mises, Rothbard does not require a seceding group to be classical liberal in orientation in order to secede.
