The Tea Party, Ten Years Later
There's the antiwar Ron Paul version of the Tea Party movement — and then there's the fake, pro-war Sarah Palin version.
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The FBI Is an Enemy of Freedom
It's hard to imagine an entity within the federal government more out of control and in need of abolition than the FBI.
California Wildfires Don’t Have to be the New Normal
Government owners of public lands just don’t have the same incentives to manage land as carefully as private owners.
Whether it’s Baking or Dating, Consent Matters
Forcing people to use their bodies in certain ways without their consent is not justice. It's violence.
Will Cryptocurrencies Pass the Market Test?
It is not enough to have an established purchasing power. A particular thing — to be used as money — must also pass the market selection process.
Why We Should Worry About China
The Japanese growth miracle was built on a massive debt bubble. China presents many similarities in its economic model.
De-Homogenizing Cryptocurrencies
Over 1000 different cryptocurrencies exist, and their uses and values can vary considerably.
What Real Tax Reform Looks Like
Real tax reform means reducing taxes and government spending. It does mean tax cuts in some places, and tax increases in others.
Was John Brown Sane?
John Brown was a man driven by religious fanaticism and grandiose ideas. But his sanity, at least clinically speaking, seems to have been in place.
Simón Bolívar: Liberator or Tyrannical Demagogue?
The life of Simón Bolívar is a story filled with despotism, war atrocities, and illiberal views on governance.
