80th Anniversary of Repeal
Today is the 80th anniversary of the Repeal of Alcohol Prohibition in 1933.
U.S. History
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Lawyers, Film, and Money: Copyrighting the First Movies
The advent of film, as a creative medium, presented a challenge to the historical understanding of copyrights.
Government Can’t be Trusted With the Death Penalty
If we wish to limit the power of the state, the state’s death penalty may be a good place to start.
Judge Napolitano on the Worst Supreme Court Decisions
The Articles of Confederation permitted the states to become tyrants, and the Constitution has permitted the federal government to become tyrannical.
The Virus of Imperialism (Part II)
The American government is currently hell bent on yet another military adventure that has nothing to do with defending American freedom — or anyone else’s.
The Virus of Imperialism (Part 1)
“War is the health of the state.” Lies, myths, superstitions, and propaganda have always been the essential ingredient of the warfare state.
Four Centuries of Surveillance: From Privy Councils to FISA Courts
The purpose of this postal monopoly was to enable officials to read the letters of private citizens.
Milton Friedman: Freshwater Keynesian
At the end of the day, Friedman jettisoned the gold standard for a remarkably statist reason.
