Budget Deficit Hits Monthly Record Due to Biden’s Policies
Federal budget deficits are increasing, but the Biden administration shows no signs of restraining its spending. This is not going to end well.
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R.G. Collingwood on the Collapse of Civilization
Why do societies implode into a mass of statism and tyranny? David Gordon finds some answers with philosopher R.G. Collingwood.
Since Covid Lockdowns, New York Lost More of Its Population than Any Other State
The migration data from 2020 to 2022 backs up the idea that a great many people are moving from restrictionist covid states to states where the public health technocrats have less power.
Private Security: An Effective Method to Prevent Being a Crime Victim
As crime rates rise and government policing fails, more and more people are turning to private security, which is more effective in preventing crime than government police.
Grover Cleveland Presented the Best Example of a True Liberal Populist
While some politicians preach populism, that usually means protectionism and increased business regulation, along with high marginal income tax rates. Grover Cleveland showed a better way.
Historical Christianity as a Liberating Force in China
The Chinese Community Party's crackdown in Christian churches reflects the perceived antiauthoritarian nature of Christianity and the party's fear of a competing alternative worldview.
Governments Policies Channel Heraclitus, Not Einstein
When speaking of government actions, Einstein's alleged definition of insanity comes to mind. But no one does exactly the same thing twice, per Heraclitus. In the end, however, government action is doomed for failure.
Why Are So Many Men Leaving the Workforce?
Economic factors are only some of the reasons why men are leaving the workforce. The decline of marriage has also lowered the supply of workers by lessening incentives for workers.
Hayek on the Difference between Science and Scientism
Modern progressive governance claims it has science on its side. Hayek‘s Nobel speech punctured that viewpoint.
Secession: Why the Regime Tolerates Self-Determination for Foreigners but Not for Americans
Self-determination means the ability to make laws for one's own community free from intervention by Washington, DC. Most of the world can do this. Why can't Americans?
