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The New Racism of the Elect

Media and CultureProgressivism

Blog02/28/2023

In the name of "fighting racism," a number of writers and pundits are making social relationships between people of different races and ethnic groups more contentious.

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The Power of Woke: How Leftist Ideology Is Undermining Our Society and Economy

Economic PolicyProgressivismSocialism

Blog02/22/2023

"Woke" is not "fighting racism," no matter how it is phrased. It is about undermining a society and its economy, declaring our social and economic institutions as illegitimate.

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The Forgotten Lessons of Government-Enforced Race Relations

ProgressivismU.S. History

Blog02/18/2023

Judge Andrew Napolitano looks at the history of government and race relations in our nation's history. It's not a pleasant or uplifting story.

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The Government Seeks Totalitarian Money

Bureaucracy and RegulationMonetary PolicyMoney and BanksProtectionism and Free Trade

Blog02/17/2023

The US government's push for digital money does not aim to make transactions easier. Rather, it seeks the power to control money and the people that use it.

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The Legacy of Immigration: It's Complicated

Economic FreedomImmigration

Blog02/13/2023

Understanding immigration is to understand tradeoffs. One key to successful immigration is the strength of America's institutions.

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Three Reasons Why Secession and Decentralization Are Better for Human Rights

Decentralization and SecessionWorld History

Blog02/11/2023

Why decentralize? One: small polities allow for more choice and opportunities for exit. Two: small is better for minorities when democracy fails. Three: small polities limit the power of aggressors.

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The Price-Gouging State

Bureaucracy and RegulationEconomic FreedomInflationPrice Controls

Blog02/07/2023

Politicians and the media are blaming businesses for inflation when, in fact, the skyrocketing prices of nearly everything have a government stamp on them.

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