The Great Libertarian-Populist Roundup
A reading list.
Policy
Argentina's Dollar Restrictions Slam Real Estate Market
Home purchases are traditionally made in American currency
Memphis Council Member Complains That Budget Restraint Pleas Go Ignored
Probably not the only place
Illinois Doesn't Pay Its Bills, Leaving Dependent Non-Profits on the Hook
Try taking the state to collections
Red Tape Frenzy Poses Hurdles To Washington's Legal Marijuana
How can an industry exist unless it's smothered in bureaucracy?
Economist Calls Potential Detroit Bailout a Bad Idea
It would subsidize irresponsibility while leaving creditors and taxpayers on the hook
New Zealand Denies Spying on Journalist With Help From US Agencies
Government says there is no evidence to support the claim made by the New Zealand-based Sunday Star-Times
Rush Hour Remedy
Prescription for unjamming traffic jams: A unique combination of technology and economics.
Apple Launches Investigation Into Conditions in Chinese Factories
Have been accused of having poor working and living conditions
Military Judge Still Deliberating in Bradley Manning Court Martial
Army private who leaked classified information to Wikileaks facing life in prison
Saudi Prince Says His Country is Under Threat From Development of Fracking Technology
Urging the oil-rich nation to diversify
Four out of Five Americans Live in Danger of Poverty
For many economic security is still left wanting
Former NSA Counsel: Europeans Far More Likely To Be Spied on by Their Governments Than Americans
As if the fact it could be worse makes American surveillance any better
China Orders Audit of All Government Debt
There are fears local governments may not be able to repay
Traffic Law Reform Means Spaniards Can Be Arrested for Drunk Walking
Legislation also includes rule requiring cyclists under 18 to wear helmets
Glenn Greenwald Defies NSA To Deny Snowden's Claims Under Oath
Will testify via video link before Congress on Wednesday
Pope Says He Won't Judge Gay Priests
"If someone is gay and he searches for the Lord and has good will, who am I to judge?"
Egypt's Interim President Says PM Can Grant Military the Right To Arrest Civilians
At least 72 killed in demonstrations over the weekend
Israeli Press Criticizes Government's Plan To Release 104 Palestinian Prisoners
Move announced ahead of peace talks
Sen. Wyden Says Americans Should Be Worried Their Calls, Texts, Web Browsing History Can Be Stored
Says "Under the Patriot Act, the government's authority to collect is essentially limitless"
Resisting the Surveillance State
Limiting surveillance to individuals who are actually being investigated is not a radical idea.
Rand Paul Responds to Chris Christie
New Jersey governor not happy about the "strain of libertarianism" being seen in both parties
Mother of Man Who Police Say Shot Himself While Handcuffed in Cop Car Suing
Police investigation found no wrongdoing
Lew Says Obama Will Reject Cuts Proposed by Republicans in Upcoming Budget Talks
Doesn't say if the president will veto cuts or allow government shutdown
The Economic Lesson Obama Needs to Learn
Freedom, not regulation, is what the U.S. needs right now.
