Why We Get More Policing Than We Need: It’s “Free”
Because policing is heavily subsidized by taxpayers, people call the police far more than they would otherwise.
Legal System
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Too Many Laws: Why Police Encounters Escalate
Many encounters will police escalate to the point of violence because the list of criminal offenses is so long, and the penalties are so draconian.
The Political Class vs. the Rest of Us
There are two sets of rules that function in America. One set for the political class, and another set for everyone else.
The Week in Review: July 9, 2016
This week has been marked by devastating illustrations of why so much of the public distrusts the institutions of the state.
Abolish the FBI
Never constitutional, the FBI was formed to compete against more effective private agencies. It now functions to wage political war against its enemies and protect its own interests.
The Supreme Court’s New Attack on the Fourth Amendment
Not surprisingly, the Supreme Court — part of the US government — recently decided to expand the powers and privileges of the US government.
“Gun Violence” as a Rhetorical Trick in the Gun-Control Debate
When a pundit refers to "gun violence" when the discussion is about homicide, they're usually trying to hide something.
Why Hillary Clinton Wasn’t Indicted
Why wasn't Hillary Clinton indicted? It certainly wasn't because federal prosecutors have a towering respect for the rights of defendants.
Why Large, Local Legislatures Are Better than the EU Parliament
Large parliaments with small district sizes and easy access to legislators are preferable to the EU system of huge constituencies and little access.
What Now, Britain?
Brexit is not so much a victory as an opportunity, a chance to once again spread the ideals of peace and free trade from which all human progress derives.
