Can We Start Talking About the Libertarian *Era* Already?
If media hype is any indication, laissez-faire bontemps roulez!
Economics
Detroit's Crony Capitalism Problem
Bankrupt Motown gives $450 million gift to the Red Wings owner
Southern African Politicians Urge the West To Lift Sanctions on Zimbabwe
E.U. and the U.S. have both imposed sanctions on Zimbabwe, where Mugabe recently claimed victory in an election that was criticized by his opponents
Unemployment Rate Went Up in Most States in July
New Jersey and Nevada hit hardest by job loses
Judge Rules Calif. High-Speed Rail Plan Violates Rules for Funding
More information requested before he decides whether to essentially kill it
Ecuador's President to Allow Drilling in Amazon
Ends plan to preserve jungle in exchange for money from other countries
Mediator Ordered to Handle Detroit Union Negotiations for Bankruptcy
Initial mediation efforts to begin in September
Forfeiture Laws Turn Public Officials Into Profiteers
The lure of revenues has distorted police priorities as money-hungry agencies think more about grabbing property than about fairly applying the law.
Michigan State Unions Lose Right-to-Work Challenge
Government employees can opt out of paying union dues
Rupee at Record Low Against the Dollar
International investors have withdrawn billions of dollars worth of shares and debt from Indian markets since June
Connecticut Gun Maker Turns Back on Home State To Open Plant in North Carolina
Connecticut's restrictive new gun laws undoubtedly played a role
"Buy French" Campaign Likely to Cost Country's Consumers a Mint
France's products are a tad spendy
