Post Apocalypse
Neither rain nor sleet nor snow will stop the U.S. Postal Service. But a pandemic on top of a political fiasco? That's a first-class problem.
Privatization
FCC Head Ajit Pai on Section 230 and Free Speech
"I am pessimistic about where this goes in the future," says the outgoing chairman, who is stepping down in January.
Trump Promises Manned Moon Base, Mission to Mars During Second Term
The Trump administration has expanded a bipartisan drive to commercialize more of NASA's space operations.
Manned SpaceX Capsule Returns From Orbit Without a Hitch
Two American astronauts splashed down to Earth after over 60 days aboard the International Space Station
Don't 'Abolish the Police.' Privatize Them.
"A lot of people think that law enforcement must be provided by a [government] monopoly," says economist Edward Stringham. But "there are plenty of private examples of people working to create order and safety in society."
Let's Have Fewer Public Statues
Those smitten by John Wayne, Robert E. Lee, or even Joseph Stalin should commission statues on their own property. The rest of us have more important issues to debate.
All Statues Should Be Private
We should celebrate our fandom on our own dime, and on our own property.
Professionalizing Police Hasn't Worked. Try Privatizing Instead.
No amount of protesting is likely to reduce police brutality in the absence of structural reforms that increase accountability, competition, choice, and incentives.
NASA Astronauts Hitch a Ride With Elon Musk's SpaceX
Today's Crew Dragon launch marks the first time a private company has sent humans into orbit.
The Consequential Frontier
The "privatization" of space has already expanded the possibilities of the cosmos for all mankind far beyond what six decades of federal bureaucracy could.
Socialist Venezuela Proposes To Privatize Its Collapsing Oil Industry
Good luck with that.
Climate Change: How Lucky Do You Feel?
Current evidence points toward a significantly warmer world by the end of the century. This will have substantial impacts on human life.
Pelosi, Schumer Pitch Trump on Spendy, Protectionist Infrastructure Package
The president continues to move closer to Democratic proposals on infrastructure spending.
The Case Against the Case for Federal Land Management
A new book throws red meat to "public land advocates," but its arguments leave a lot to be desired.
Private Companies Are Paying to Keep Yellowstone Clean During Shutdown
They have a profit-based incentive to keep the tourists coming.
The Postal Service Lost $3.9 Billion Last Year
Despite a $1 billion increase in revenue, unsustainable personnel costs pushed USPS' losses to such great heights.
Department of Veterans Affairs
The VA's Gross Mismanagement Does Nothing to Honor Vets
The Department of Veterans Affairs is honoring veterans of Veterans Day while simultaneously screwing them over again and again.
Stossel: Sweden Is Not a Socialist Success
Many people think Sweden is socialist, but its success comes from free markets.
Baltimore City Council Approves Water Privatization Ban
Baltimore could become the first major city in the U.S. to make the sale or lease of its water system illegal.
Department of Veterans Affairs
The V.A. Has a New Boss, But Will He Fix the Agency's Problems?
New chief Robert Wilkie is in a position to tackle the agency's bureaucratic mismanagement. Will he?
Trump's Plan to Privatize the Post Office Deserves a Serious Look
The case for privatization is strong, but there are political hurdles.
Trump Announces Plans for a 'Space Force.' Seriously
As bad ass as it might sound, a dedicated Space Force would likely prove to be another big government boondoggle
Domino's Will Build the Roads
The company's "paving for pizza" initiative answers an age-old question.
Trump Infrastructure Plan: Privatization, Deregulation, and Spending
The plan would see $200 billion in new federal spending, but it would also open up opportunities for private infrastructure investment.
Trump Wants to Privatize the International Space Station
Which would be cool. But it probably won't happen anyway. So everybody chill.
Keep Government Closed
Government shutdowns are opportunities to reveal how unnecessary much of government is.
Memphis Privatizes Its Parks to Get Rid of Confederate Statues
Private spaces are a great way to minimize social conflict.
The Fourth Circle of Helvetica
Il Caffè, a Swiss newspaper, writes about American private prisons
Trump Just Made Two National Monuments Smaller. How Big a Deal Is That?
The feds still own the land.
Are Private Military Contractors a Solution to U.S. Quagmires Overseas?
Private contractors have actually fought for America since America began, but they're not a panacea.
Why We Should Privatize the Postal Service
It's a costly, slow way to shuffle junk mail around. Let's open it up to competition.
The Afghan War Doesn't Need to Be Privatized—It Needs to Be Ended
Erik Prince's plan may be better than the status quo, but that doesn't mean it's the best path.
California Union Bill Looks to Ban Outsourcing Public Services
The bill would drive up struggling counties' costs of providing such services.
DOJ Report Highlights Problem of Solitary Confinement of Mentally Ill. Is Privatization a Solution?
The comprehensive report from the Office of the Inspector General is unlikely to have much follow up.
Rural Senators and Private Jet Operators Threaten Air Traffic Control Reform
The Senate apparently wants to leave the current out-dated, needlessly expensive FAA system in place.
Trump Proposes Major Overhaul of Outdated U.S. Air Traffic Control System
And believe it or not, his proposal isn't half bad.
How Trump's Trillion-Dollar Infrastructure Plan Could Succeed
Former Indianapolis Mayor Stephen Goldsmith on the privatization revolution.
Federal Infrastructure Spending Is a Bad Deal
Trump should choose privatization over nationalization.
Will Donald Trump Screw Up V.A. Privatization? Probably.
Bad privatization is worse than no privatization at all.
Gurgaon: India's Private City
An Indian city's embrace of globalism, trade, and hypergrowth is a living response to the protectionist impulse sweeping America.
Will Homeland Security Continue to Use Private Prison Companies?
After the Justice Department announced it will stop contracting with private prisons, advocacy groups are already pressuring Homeland Security to follow suit.
Justice Department to End Contracts with Private Prison Companies
The move will only affect 13 prisons, or about 12 percent of the federal prison population.
How Privatization and Competition Freed the Web and Made the Modern World Possible
The historical importance of the National Science Foundation's decision to surrender control of the internet
Private Is Better
Anything government can do, the private sector can do better. It can even do things government can't.
What To Do About Flint? Evacuate The Residents And Turn it Into a Landfill for Liberal Good Intentions
Liberals simply won't quit blaming privatization for the government-made disaster
Republicans Vow to Hunt Down Flint Emergency Manager Responsible for 'Government-Made Catastrophe'
Republicans vow to hunt down the emergency financial manager.
Here's How to Fix Flint's Water System: Privatize It
A privately-run water system is more accountable to the people.
