Frédéric Bastiat and the Hubble Telescope
Bastiat would point out that all that tax money spent on space programs comes at a very real, unseen cost.
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Congress Plotting to Cut a Hole in the 4th Amendment, Again
If enacted, the new FISA rules would bring the country full circle back to the government’s use of general warrants to harass and prosecute.
Let’s Teach Communism
Frank Chodorov was doubtful that communist economics could stand up to any sort of serious analysis.
The FBI’s Attacks on MLK, Jr. Are Helpful Reminders for Today
One can only imagine how flimsy will be the limits imposed on the FBI and other agencies should the current attacks on the Fourth Amendment succeed.
How to End the Organ Donor Shortage
To find more organ donors, we don't need a government ad campaign. We only need to free the markets.
Now’s a Great Time to Stop Meddling in Haiti
If Trump feels Haiti is a mess, he might consider departing from the US's long record of failure there with a new policy of total non-intervention.
Protectionism Is About Much More than Nationalism
Many forms of protection stem not from geopolitical concerns but from parochial attempts at limiting local competition.
The Real Relationship Between Capitalism and the Environment
The data suggests that as capitalism advances, so does the quality of the physical environment.
Did Hayek Really Say that Free Markets Make Consumers Better Informed?
The price system conveys the relevant information about the supply and demand for different goods on the market to help consumers better economize.
Thanks, Government — Nearly Half of Puerto Rico Is Still without Power
Governments continue to place obstacles in the way of the private-sector people who are inclined to help.
