Three Ways Law Enforcement Must Be Reformed Right Now
End immunity. End police unions. End the drug war.
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Why It’s Rational to Fear Cops
Not all (or even most) police are needlessly violent. But it is rational to conclude, upon seeing a person in a police uniform, that this person can—if he wishes to—abuse his power with near impunity.
Entrepreneurship in the Time of COVID-19
It is always a challenge for entrepreneurs to try and predict what customers will want in the future. But now things are even more unpredictable. And government regulations aren't helping either.
The Jones Act: 100 Years of Failed Protectionism
June 5 marks the one hundredth anniversary of the Jones Act, a law passed to protect the domestic water transportation industry from outside competition.
The Media Has Conveniently Forgotten George W. Bush’s Many Atrocities
George W. Bush has resurfaced to pander to the Left and the media in hopes of getting some attention. Apparently, Bush's brutal history of lies, wars, and torture is all fine now since he said some nice things condemning racism.
Mr. Trump, Don’t Deploy the Military to American Cities without Their Consent
Some conservatives insist on calling for the president to deploy troops to pacify rioters even without the consent of state governments in affected areas. If this happens, it will be yet another nail in the coffin of the principles of decentralization, subsidiarity, and limited federal power.
Richard Cobden: Exemplar of Liberty, Property, and Peace
Richard Cobden today is an underappreciated hero of peace and freedom in trade, and he fought the power of the state at every turn.
New York: The Corona Crisis Shows the Benefits of Localism Yet Again
COVID-19 is not really a "national" issue. It has affected different areas in very different ways.
Why Abusive Cops So Often Keep Their Jobs
When you hear a cop has been fired from his job for some heinous act, be sure to check back a few months later. He may have been rehired thanks to the fact that it's very easy for cops to appeal termination and win.
War for Hong Kong?
The United States has been trying to provoke China into a conflict for years. But Americans benefit far more from peace with China. We shouldn't fall for the state's latest hate campaign against foreigners.
