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Environment/Energy Featured

Justice Scalia’s Death Could Lead to a Seismic Shift in Environmental Law

written by H. Sterling Burnett

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Reevaluating Eminent Domain’s Benefits Necessary for Economic Success

by Jesse Hathaway January 8, 2015

A recent study of eminent domain takings and their associated state and local government tax revenues suggests buying grandma’s farmhouse to make room for a strip mall isn’t the automatic economic boon it’s claimed to be, leaving some wondering if the use of eminent domain as an economic booster is ethical.

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Putting Bicycles Ahead of People

by Tom DeWeese August 15, 2013

The Miami Valley Regional Planning Commission (MVRPC) has begun seizing people’s private property for its latest “essential” project – a $5-million bike path extension!

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Economics Legal Affairs Liberty

Richmond, Calif. Plots to Seize Mortgages and Enrich Private Interests

written by Sean Parnell

Sorry, Your Newest Government-Run Technocratic Scheme Is Not a ‘Market-Based Solution’ | National Review January 23, 2020
Just like Obamacare, carbon pricing creates a fabricated “market” meant to nudge you towards better behavior.
Trump’s Latest Manufacturing Jobs Achievements Should Terrify 2020 Democrats January 23, 2020
As Democrats frantically work to convince the public Donald Trump deserves to be impeached, America’s economy continues to make remarkable progress.
Steven Mnuchin takes jab at Greta Thunberg, tells her to study economics January 23, 2020
“After she goes and studies economics in college, she can come back and explain that to us,” Treasury Secretary Steve Mnuchin said.
The Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez School of Economics January 23, 2020
Blaming the free market for coercion is like blaming free speech for censorship.
What Congress Can Learn From Wisconsin About Fixing FISA Corruption January 23, 2020
Much like the FISA Court, Wisconsin’s John Doe law gave prosecutors exceptional powers to conduct secret investigations on the thinnest showing of suspicion.
Trump Haters Should Prepare for Disappointment January 22, 2020
There is a widespread aversion to the president, but his record in office is increasingly hard to dispute and his attractions as the ultimate single combat…
Media Stupidity Is Uniting Left and Right January 22, 2020
After CNN’s debate ambush and MSNBC’s body-language analysis, loathing of media is becoming a crossover phenomenon.
Hypocrisy Reigns — from Impeachment to Life | National Review January 21, 2020
With the removal of the president not a realistic possibility, what do Democrats want to do? With their primary goal unachievable, what is their secondary goal?
Dismiss The Articles of Impeachment. January 21, 2020
Alan Dershowitz is right: House Democrats failed to allege a violation of established law.
Europe Has Free College. Here's How It's Working Out. January 17, 2020
The truth is that free college in Europe is no success story. Rather, it should serve as a cautionary tale for the United States.