Is the Cause of Freedom Still Making Progress?
Gerard Casey paints a promising but realistic picture of what individualists of all stripes are up against.
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Ann Coulter Comes Out in Favor of Anti-Discrimination Laws
Demanding that Facebook publish everyone's views isn't really all that different from demanding that business owners serve anyone who walks in the door.
Elizabeth Warren Wants Even More Crony Capitalism
Sen. Warren's proposed "Accountable Capitalism Act" would make large corporations dependent on federal permission to exist, essentially turning them into arms of the federal government.
The Pundits Still Don’t Understand Venezuela
The rot that Hugo Chávez spread throughout Venezuela had been put into place decades earlier by the creation of a seemingly benign welfare state.
What are Capitalists Good For?
Few customers put much thought into just how much work the capitalist risks to bring products to market — without any guarantee the customer will buy anything at all.
When will the Corporate-Debt Bubble Burst?
Is it possible that the bubble-bursting in the corporate debt markets could precede — rather than coincide with — a bear market in equities? Yes, if history is any guide.
South Africa’s Land Confiscation: Socialism by Another Name
Whether racially motivated or not, land expropriation in South Africa is just another episode of state-forced wealth redistribution — with disastrous effects.
Why Do People Assign Value to Paper Money?
The acceptance of money is dictated by its previous purchasing power.
Government Counterfeiting — Not Capitalism — Squeezes Family Budgets
In a world of rampant central bank intervention and endless government regulation, some are still claiming we live in a world of "hypercapitalism."
Turkey’s Crisis and the Dollar’s Future
Emerging-market currencies often suffer a as a result of their government's own profligacy. But the US is also actively trying to destabilize some currencies, and setting up a conflict that the US could ultimately lose.
