Trump to States with Recreational Pot: Drop Dead
Trump's spokesman signals the administration plans to wage war on federalism, states's rights, and local control.
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Week in Review: February 25, 2017
Cutting back presidential power continues to be one of our most urgent challenges.
When Government Acts, Unintended Consequences Follow
When pundits say there might be "unintended consequences" of government intervention, they are usually greatly understating the situation.
Why the Feds Should Legalize Interstate Commerce in Healthcare
The Feds should allow consumers to purchase health insurance across state lines. This won't fix everything, but it's a start.
Four Agencies to Abolish along with the Dept. of Education
Cabinet-level departments enjoy more political prestige than other agencies. Getting rid of them is first step in cutting back federal spending.
Mises on Political Compromise
No truth is small enough to be sacrificed in the game of political compromise.
Why Government Spending Matters More than the Size of the Deficit
The only meaningful contribution the government can make to people’s living standards is by focusing on a reduction in government spending.
The “Washington Monument Syndrome” Strikes Again as Trump Imposes Hiring Freeze
In response to a hiring freeze on civilian staff — and to cause a public outcry — the Army immediately moved to cut the most popular programs.
Minouche Shafik: Apologist for the Experts
The global bureaucrats are noticing that the masses are becoming disillusioned with "the experts." And they feel the need to combat the trend.
Justice and “Social Justice” Are Two Very Different Things
There's no way to square the coercive positive rights of “social justice” with the concept of “liberty and justice for all.”
