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H.L. Mencken: The Joyous Libertarian
America desperately needs another H.L. Mencken.
What We Lost on September 11th
What should have been a profoundly embarrassing and soul-searching moment for the US national security state became an exercise in chest thumping.
Scott Horton on the Endless War in Afghanistan
Jeff Deist and Scott Horton discuss the foreign policy mindset that keeps the Afghanistan conflict churning.
The Week in Review: September 9, 2017
It is during times of crisis like this, when government feels the greatest need to control, that sound economics is most needed.
Slow Wage Growth Could Be Thanks to ‘Sticky Wages’
Wages can be "sticky" even in the absence of government. But the biggest problems with wage rigidity are often the result of government intervention.
Why the War Party Loves to Call Foreign Leaders Insane
Why employ caution or think about the costs of war when we can wave everything aside with a "they're crazy!" claim, and proceed to pre-emptive war.
The Great Depression, Jazz, and Harry Anslinger: The War on Drugs Before Nixon
Chris Calton details FDR's "Narcotic War".
The Progressive Era Still Haunts Us Today
A new book by Murray Rothbard on the the Progressive Era examines the period's role in shaping today's politics.
Markets, Not Government, Improve Race Relations
No, race relations aren't getting worse. They're far better than they were decades ago, and the marketplace has been a key factor in improving matters.
