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Vaccines, Reason, and Freedom

written by Daniel Sutter

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The Falsehoods and Truths About Libertarianism

by David S. D'Amato April 4, 2018

Duke historian Nancy MacLean made waves in 2017 with her book Democracy in Chains.

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Gordon Tullock, R.I.P.

by Joe Bast November 7, 2014

Pick up and read anything you can find by Gordon Tullock. Remember that public choice theory and “rent-seeking” are important parts of our intellectual approach to the world.

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The Menace and Immorality of the Welfare State

written by Richard Ebeling

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Louisiana Tax Policy and the Price of Government Services

by Jim Johnston January 21, 2013

Regarding Peter Ferrara’s recent post: I often talk about taxes being the price for government services. The idea was introduced to the profession in 1896 by Knut Wicksell. He added…

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Conservatives Face Moment of Truth in Culture Wars December 13, 2019
Will Heartland audiences make 'No Safe Spaces,' 'Richard Jewell' box office hits? Here's why that matters.
Greta Thunberg Is the Perfect Hero for an Unserious Time December 13, 2019
Has there ever been a less consequential person picked to be Time Magazine's Person of the Year? I doubt it.
Deep State ‘Serving the Greater Good’ December 11, 2019
The FBI has a long history of disregard for constitutional rights, whether out of self-righteousness or cold cynicism.
EU states reject green finance law in setback for climate goals December 11, 2019
The setback came on the same day the EU commission unveiled plans to make the bloc greener and drastically cut carbon emissions.
Greta Thunberg 'ignored' by world leaders at climate summit, admits protests have achieved 'nothing' December 10, 2019
Speaking with reporters, Thunberg said her calls for action on the climate have been ignored and admitted her protests have achieved "nothing."
Democrats’ latest impeachment line: Investigating corruption is ‘election interference’ December 10, 2019
In 11 months, the American people will be able to boot Trump from office if they believe he is unfit. So why should the political class be permitted to pre-empt…
6 Takeaways From the IG Report on FBI's Spying on Trump Campaign December 10, 2019
Michael Horowitz’s report does answer many questions and verifies some suspicions about the initial FBI investigation, dubbed Crossfire Hurricane.
The Danger of Making Ruthlessness Seem Reasonable - Ricochet December 9, 2019
It’s easy to chuckle when a self-important 16-year-old girl explains the world is ending. It may be ridiculous, but it’s not funny. These people are dangerous.
Impeachment Charade, Faculty Lounge Edition December 9, 2019
Madison, Hamilton, Washington. These are the same people the left would like to see dethroned, their statues knocked over by screaming college kids.
The Truth About the New Food Stamp Work Requirements’ Effects December 9, 2019
The Trump administration on Wednesday released a final rule strengthening work requirements in the food stamp program. Predictably, it set off alarms on the…