U.S. History

In examining newspaper editorials of the nineteenth century and Jefferson’s own views of secession, Thomas DiLorenzo explores the once-widesp

Thomas DiLorenzo explores the once-widespread belief, both North and South, that the American states were part of a voluntary union.

The true benefits of the Louisiana and Alaska Purchases are less clear than their value to pro-government propaganda.

A little-known loophole in federal law allows people with disabilities to be employed below the minimum wage, writes Nicholas Freiling.

Jeff Deist talks with Tom Woods about Congressional staffers and the DC establishment's grudging respect for the Ron Paul revolution.

Smuggling has often played a pivotal role in important events and episodes in American history, writes Mark Thornton.

Smuggling in America has been around since colonial days and will continue into the foreseeable future. It has played a very prominent role, rather than a subsidiary one, through our history. Indeed it has often played a pivotal role in important events and episodes in American history.