Any political philosophy must address itself to a central question:
Under what conditions is the initiation of violence to be considered legitimate? MORE
National Debt Eclipses $14 Trillion
The United States just passed a dubious milestone: Government debt surged to an all-time high, more than $14 trillion. That means Congress soon will have to lift the legal debt limit to give the nearly maxed-out government an even higher credit limit or dramatically cut spending to stay within the current cap. Either way, a fight is ahead on Capitol Hill, inflamed by the passions of tea party activists and deficit hawks. MORE
A Bright Idea: Rescue the Incandescents
CFL's can cause migraines and aggravate epilepsy.
Why is Paris known as the City of Light? Is it because the U.S. Congress banned Thomas Edison's incandescent light bulbs, so he had to take his invention offshore? MORE
Why is Paris known as the City of Light? Is it because the U.S. Congress banned Thomas Edison's incandescent light bulbs, so he had to take his invention offshore? MORE
When Booze Was Banned but Pot Was Not
What can today's antiprohibitionists learn from their predecessors?
Of the 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the 18th is the only one explicitly aimed at restricting people’s freedom. It is also the only one that has ever been repealed. Maybe that’s encouraging, especially for those of us who recognize the parallels between that amendment, which ushered in the nationwide prohibition of alcohol, and current bans on other drugs. MORE
Of the 27 amendments to the U.S. Constitution, the 18th is the only one explicitly aimed at restricting people’s freedom. It is also the only one that has ever been repealed. Maybe that’s encouraging, especially for those of us who recognize the parallels between that amendment, which ushered in the nationwide prohibition of alcohol, and current bans on other drugs. MORE
Why Gun Control (Still) Won't Work
Restricting the Second Amendment is not the answer to the Tucson shootings.
VIDEO: Grading the Governors in 2010
Chris Edwards, the CATO Institute's director of tax policy studies, has analyzed and graded the fiscal records of 45 state governors. The only A Students: S.C.'s Mark Sanford (R), La.'s Bobby Jindal (R), Minn.'s Tim Pawlenty (R), W.Va.'s Joe Manchin (D). Otherwise there were 15 B's, 8 C's, 11 D's and 7 F's.
Another Assault on Free Speech
Lawmakers* consider new curbs on free speech.
*Lawmakers: elected representatives sworn to uphold the Constitution*
*Constitution: Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech.
*Lawmakers: elected representatives sworn to uphold the Constitution*
*Constitution: Congress shall make no law abridging the freedom of speech.
B of A's Back-Door Bailout
A government shell game. Bank of America gets another stealth taxpayer-funded bailout.
The 2011 Index of Economic Freedom
Hope and Change = America is no longer among the world's freest nations.
VIDEO: F A Hayek - How Unions Cause Unemployment
Professor Hayek shares a subtle and sophisticated understanding on the real world dynamics of labor unions.
Walter E Williams: What Our Constitution Permits
Here's the House of Representatives new rule: "A bill or joint resolution may not be introduced unless the sponsor has submitted for printing in the Congressional Record a statement citing as specifically as practicable the power or powers granted to Congress in the Constitution to enact the bill or joint resolution." Unless a congressional bill or resolution meets this requirement, it cannot be introduced. MORE
VIDEO: Thomas Sowell - The Blame Game
Professor Sowell explains the artful ways in which politicians dodge responsibility for their actions.
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