The Real Cause of America’s Opioid Epidemic
The real cause of this epidemic is various government policies and the real solution is the dismantling of those same policies, in perpetuum.
U.S. History
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Taxation, Slavery, and Consent
Slavery has never been defined by the brutality of the conditions under which a person labored; but by the lack of consent.
Chris Calton: Historical Controversies
This weekend, we're excited to share the first episode of a new Mises Institute podcast with Chris Calton.
Privatize the Public Monuments
Public monuments serve the same public propaganda function as public schools. The solution in both cases is the same.
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.
The Attack on Marijuana During the 1930s
How did Americans fall for the government's reefer madness? Listen as Chris Calton explains.
Before “Fake News,” America Invented “Pseudo Events”
For decades, the American media has been skillfully perfecting the art of creating its own "pseudo events" when real news has been hard to find.
Sanctuary Cities and the Rule of Law
Can local authorities refuse to help the feds enforce federal law? Yes.
It’s Not Urban vs. Rural — It’s Suburban vs. Urban
Although the the media has become obsessed with rural Trump voters, the fact is suburban voters and taxpayers are far more important.
The Roots of Drug Prohibition in America
Chris Calton discusses America's early perception of drug use, and the origins of prohibition.
