Law Enforcement Is Not the Same Thing as Security
As government grows, more people are identifying certain law enforcement obligations as, to them, morally questionable, if not outright immoral.
Legal System
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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.
The War on Cops: Where’s the Evidence?
Heather McDonald's book doesn't exactly demonstrate that a war on cops exists.
City Council Disregards Stripper Safety with “No-Touch” Rule
Forcing money-making opportunities underground — especially for women with few other choices — doesn't make anyone safer.
Let’s Teach Communism
Frank Chodorov was doubtful that communist economics could stand up to any sort of serious analysis.
Congress Plotting to Cut a Hole in the 4th Amendment, Again
If enacted, the new FISA rules would bring the country full circle back to the government’s use of general warrants to harass and prosecute.
On-Duty Police Deaths Were Near a 50-Year Low in 2017
Government policing is becoming less hazardous. It is also safer than being a roofer, farmer, or pilot.
Dred Scott
Chris Calton discusses how the worst Supreme Court ruling of all time poured gasoline on the fire that was dividing a nation.
Are Federal Spying Powers Modern Day Writs of Assistance?
The FISA Amendment is just a modern version of the "Writs of Assistance" rightfully opposed by James Otis and John Adams.
Ryan McMaken: Who Prosecutes the Prosecutors?
Jeff Deist and Ryan McMaken discuss how and why federal prosecutors and agents became so powerful.
