Restricting Freedom of Movement Is a Favorite Tool for Repressive Regimes
Needing permission to travel hands a dangerous tool to authoritarians.
Free to Move
Infographic: Who's Moved to Florida Since COVID Started?
Over 2 million Americans have moved to Florida since COVID began. Where did they come from?
Video of American Enterprise Institute Event on my Book "Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom"
It includes commentary by housing policy specialist Emily Hamilton (Mercatus Center), and economist Filipe Campante (Johns Hopkins University).
My Appearance on Prof. Eric Segall's "Supreme Myths" Podcast
We discussed my book "Free to Move," the state of originalism, and other issues.
My New "The Week" Article on "The Case for Empowering Americans to Vote with Their Feet"
How foot voting can expand political freedom for Americans, particularly the poor and disadvantaged.
Podcast Interview about my Book "Free to Move" with Hoover Institution Immigration Economist Tim Kane
We cover many issues related to the book, as well as freedom of movement more generally - both domestic and international.
Revised Edition of My Book "Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom" is Now Out
Now available on Amazon, after a supply chain delay.
What's New in the Revised Edition of "Free to Move," Part II: Implications of Remote Work for Foot Voting
Widespread remote work opens up new opportunities for foot voting, but may in some cases make foot voting less important.
What's New in the Revised Edition of Free to Move"—Part I: Pandemic Migration Restrictions
For obvious reasons, this important issue wasn't in the first edition of the book. But it's covered in some detail in the new one.
Forthcoming Revised Edition of my Book "Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom" [Updated with Corrected Oxford Univ. Press Discount Code]
The revised edition addresses several new issues including arguments that migration must be restricted to curtail the spread of dangerous diseases, such as Covid-19, claims that immigration might generate a political backlash that threatens democracy, and the impact of remote work on foot voting.
Ilia Reviews a Book by Ilya
Specifically, political scientist Ilia Murtazashvili has published a review of my book "Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom," in a leading political economy journal.
My New Article on "Freedom Through Foot Voting"
The article adapts and expands some of the ideas developed in my recent book "Free to Move," and is now available for free download on SSRN.
To Avoid More Political Violence, Allow Americans To Escape Each Other's Control
Let people join with the like-minded to reject officials and laws that don’t suit them and to construct systems that do.
Foot Voting isn't Just About Pursuing Narrow Economic Self-Interest
My response to a badly inaccurate review of my book that portrays me as claiming otherwise.
Implementing my Pledge to Donate Royalty Payments to Charities Benefiting Refugees
Giving Tuesday is an appropriate time for me to begin carrying out my pledge to donate 50% of the royalties generated by my book "Free to Move" to charities benefiting refugees.
My "The Hill" Article on Similarities Between Immigration Restrictions and Racial Discrimination
Among other parallels, both restrict liberty and opportunity based on arbitrary circumstances of birth.
Thank Immigration for the New Covid-19 Vaccines
Both new vaccines were developed at firms established by immigrants or their children. It's a dramatic example of the enormous benefits of international freedom of movement.
Video of R Street Institute Event with Two Ilyas—Myself and Ilya Shapiro Speaking about Our New Books
We discuss my book "Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom," and his "Supreme Disorder: The Politics of America's Highest Court."
R Street Institute Event with Two Ilyas—Speaking About Our Respective Books
Ilya Shapiro of the Cato Institute and I will be speaking about our respective new books: "Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom," and "Supreme Disorder: The Politics of America's Highest Court."
Upcoming Virtual Harvard Kennedy School of Government Event on My Book "Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom"
The event is free and open to the public.
Video of My University of Virginia Talk About my Book "Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom"
The event was sponsored by the Miller Center for Public Affairs.
Upcoming Cato Institute Virtual Book Forum on my New Book "Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom"
The event will be held on August 13, and is free and open to the public.
Designing Institutions that Promote Foot Voting and Minimize Potential Downsides
Fifth and final post in a series based on my new book "Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom"
Addressing Common Objections to Migration Rights
Fourth in a series of posts based on my new book "Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom."
Three Types of Foot Voting
Third in a series of posts based on my new book "Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom."
Cato Institute "Free Thoughts" Podcast About My Book "Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom"
The interview was conducted by Trevor Burrus and Aaron Ross Powell of the Cato Institute.
How Foot Voting Promotes Political Freedom Better than Ballot Box Voting
Second in a series of posts based on my new book "Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom"
Audio of Federalist Society Teleforum on My Book "Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom"
The event includes questions and commentary by Northwestern University law Professor John McGinnis
Introduction to my Book "Free to Move" Now Available for Free on SSRN
The Introduction summarizes the book's argument and provides an outline of the chapters that follow.
My New Book "Free to Move"—And Why I Wrote it
The first in a series of posts based on my book "Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom"
Audio Edition of My Book "Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom"
It is now available for preorder, and will be delivered by June 23.
Part II of Interview About my Book "Free to Move" with Yale Law Professor Jack Balkin
It is now up on his Balkinization blog.
Part I of Interview about My Book "Free to Move" with Yale Law Professor Jack Balkin
Professor Balkin asked me many great questions in interview just published at his Balkinization blog.
Two New Podcast Interviews About My New Book "Free to Move"
Audio of podcasts with Vanderblit philosophy Prof. Robert Talisse, for the New Books Network, and University of Kentucky law Prof. Brian Frye's Ipse Dixit podcast series.
Video Based on My New Book "Free to Move: Foot Voting and Political Freedom"
The video was produced by the Institute for Humane Studies, and goes over some key themes of the book.
Two Interviews About My New Book "Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom" [Updated with Link to Audio of a Recent Radio Interview]
Videos of interviews by political commentator Amy Peikoff and immigration lawyer Nathan Brown.
Kindle Edition of My Forthcoming Book "Free to Move: Foot Voting, Migration, and Political Freedom" Now Available
It's available for preorder now, and will be delivered on April 23
