U.S. History
The Collapse of Real Savings Caused the Great Depression
Contrary to Milton Friedman’s thesis that the decline in the money supply caused the Great Depression, the real reason was the collapse of real savings, which was due to loose monetary policies by the Federal Reserve.
Woodrow Wilson and Freedom
For all of his freedom-loving rhetoric, it is clear that Woodrow Wilson was one of the most antifreedom presidents in U.S. history.
The Immigration Crisis: Crossing the Border to Insanity
The Biden administration’s immigration “policy” is not simply bad governance. It is insane governance.
Bring Back the Political “Smoke-Filled Rooms”
Less than a century ago, the Democrats would have been able to legally remove a candidate in crisis and replace him with someone who would give the party a fighting chance in the presidential election.
Do We Have Regrets While Celebrating July 4?
This is a transcript from Mark Thornton’s Podcast, “Minor Issues
Hot Take: America’s Revolution Was Great
On this episode of Radio Rothbard, Ryan and Tho celebrate Independence Day, respond to the revolution's critics, and explain why Rothbard viewed it as an example for libertarian strategy.
Lysander Spooner’s Flawed War on Poverty
Lysander Spooner was one of this country’s most important libertarians. His views on economics, while flawed, are free market in principle and have some insights Austrians can appreciate.
The 45-Year-Old Cold War with Iran Is a Failure. It’s Time for a New Approach
The US and Iran have been mortal enemies since 1979. It is clear that the belligerent approach to dealing with Iran has failed. We need to engage policies that promote peace, not warfare.
Phony Civil Rights
The expansion of "civil rights" places emphasis upon "positive rights" that apply to specific groups with political privilege. This is a far cry from the concept of rights that helped build a free society in the United States.