In Praise of Mediocrity
Where Brian Williams went wrong
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Obama Administration Big on 'Hot Goods' Orders, Civil Forfeiture for Labor Regulations
Hot goods orders being used by the feds in attack on blueberry growers in the Pacific Northwest.
Libertarian History/Philosophy
The Inherently Humble Libertarian
Libertarianism has humility baked in at the most fundamental level.
Stricter Food Safety Regulations Mean Fewer Local Food Options
It's time for key local-food advocates to admit-loudly-that strict food-safety regulations are not the answer.
The Measles Outbreak and the Precautionary Principle
How U.S. public health authorities helped fuel the anti-vaccine movement
Fifty Shades of Grey and Kingsman: The Secret Service
Dakota Johnson in (very light) bondage, Colin Firth on the neo-Bond spy beat.
Federal Judge: Broke California Cities Can Slice Pensions
A federal judge rebuked the 'bully' CalPERS in the case of Stockton's bankruptcy.
Obama Is a Good BS'er, But He's a Terrible Liar
What's clear is that Obama isn't shy about pulling in religion when it suits his political needs.
How Political Correctness Aided and Abetted Sex Crimes in England
The troubling lesson of the Rotherham crimes.
Brian Williams Helped Pave the Way to War and He Wasn't the Only One
News readers have a habit of passing off lies, especially when those lies can help make the case for war
A Worthless Piece of Paper
If our rights come from the government, not within, then they are not rights, but permission slips.
Democrats Suddenly Discover the Virtues of Local Control
Virginia Democrats make an opportunistic case against charter schools.
The Oppressive Logic of Obama's Plan to Chase Down Foreign Earnings
It won't bring back the money but will drive America down the road to serfdom
Begging to Die
The curiously circumscribed nature of the suicide right recognized by Canada's Supreme Court
How Central Planners Kill Innovation
It's no coincidence that most innovation happens in cities far from Washington, D.C.
Do We Really Want A Passive Judiciary? No.
The Constitution promises uncompromising protection of liberty.
Check Out On Your Own Terms
Suicide among the elderly may be less tragic than self-empowering
Obama Needs to Answer These Questions
From Obamacare to Charlie Hebdo, the president has some explaining to do.
The Case Against Convening a New Constitutional Convention
The U.S. Constitution may not be perfect, but a new constitutional convention will probably make it worse.
Flawed Narratives, Perfect Victims, and the Columbia Rape Allegations
Can reviving the old myth that women never lie serve justice in any way?
Government Debt on the Road to Ruin
Nearly every state has followed the same basic policy of making promises today and letting someone figure out how to pay for them years from now.
Bill Bennett's Pot Prevarications
The former drug czar's defense of marijuana prohibition is about as strong as ditch weed.
Concrete Consequences From Sex Work Stigma
Criminalization really isn't the root of the problem that sex workers face.
Nationalism is a Poison
Governments never fail to call on their flocks to "love their country," and make any sacrifice on its behalf, "sacrifice" being defined by politicians.
Don't Extend the Dead Hand of the FCC to the Internet
Entrusting the FCC with broad and ambiguous regulatory powers was, and remains, a grave mistake.
Could a Single Food-Safety Agency be the Answer?
If a new federal food-safety agency would help eliminate inefficiencies, it might earn widespread support.
Seeking Balance in Vaccination Laws
The issue of mandatory vaccination is a thorny one for libertarians. A tension exists between the rights of the individual and the rights of the general public.
Medicare and Social Security Tabs Coming Due
Unless we want to drown future generations in a sea of red ink, we need to have a serious conversation about the future of entitlements.
The Vampire Cure for Aging
Watch out Millennials! Baby Boomers are out for blood.
Elder Care Doesn't Have to Resemble Prison
Regulations, fear of lawsuits prevent nursing homes from allowing patients basic autonomy
Jupiter Ascending
The Wachowskis flame out in a welter of digital overkill.
What Do Americans Think About the Pension Crisis?
Most realize the problems, but they don't want tax increases or spending cuts to fix them.
Cops Should Seek 'Justice,' Not 'Forfeiture'
Federal rule change won't stop locals from 'policing for profit'
When Liberals Ignore Science
How do we deal with the false perception that liberals are more inclined to trust science than conservatives?
What Would Environmentalists Do If They Owned ANWR?
Consider the costs and benefits to things like drilling for oil, for one.
Why We Shouldn't Arm Ukraine
The Russians can beat us to any punch, and they would hit harder.
America's James Bond Complex
The U.S. government acts as if it has a license to kill.
Shutting Down Alaska
President Obama's campaign against oil drilling in Alaska has devastating effects for the state.
To Vaccinate or Not To Vaccinate? Why We Should Consult Roe v. Wade
Who owns your body? This is a question the government does not want to answer truthfully.
How Michelle Obama's Fashion Diplomacy Punctured India's Color Prejudice
The First Lady's love for fashion exposed Indians to a different conception of beauty
Obama's Mission: Increase Dependence
Americans are not yet that dependent upon the providence of their sovereign for their existence. But don't blame the president for lack of trying.
How Uncle Sam Became a Bank Robber
Civil forfeiture and money laundering laws let the IRS seize the accounts of legitimate businesses.
How Affirmative Consent Threatens Liberty
The trouble with mandating "yes means yes" on college campuses.
