The Government Is the Other Villain in Volkswagen's DieselGate Scandal
It's not the company's greed, but the bad incentives produced by aggressive regulations that are to blame
Regulation
Volkswagen CEO Resigns Over Diesel Cheating Scandal
Shouldn't it get some points for combating global warming though?
Don't Want No Scrubs: Environmentalists and State Regulators Agitate to Ban Plastic Microbeads
Several states side with environmentalists in banning a longtime ingredient in popular products.
Jeb Bush's Plan to Regulate the Regulators
It's a start, but it wouldn't challenge the underlying culture of the regulatory state.
Greater Sage Grouse Not Listed As Endangered by U.S. Department of the Interior
Some environmental activists are outraged that the feds have declined "take" private property
Chinese Nail Salon Owners: 'Shame on You New York Times!'
Protesters decry the Times' reporting-and the new regulations it inspired.
Maryland Governor Plans Reduction in Loads of Licensing Fees
Some see drops; others eliminated entirely.
Crony Capitalists and Special Interests Dragging Down U.S. Economic Growth
Washington Post columnist Robert Samuelson makes the case.
California Legislators Plan to Approve Medical Marijuana Regulation by Midnight
Spurred by a general legalization initiative, the bills would explicitly allow commercial cultivation and distribution for the first time.
We Must Prevent a Scourge of Sexist Barbers!
What, they're not well-equipped to style women's hair? Don't care. That will be $750, please.
Democrats in Congress Want to Keep Some Science Secret
Brilliant op-ed on the dangers of secret science
Obamacare to Blame for U.S. Abortion Clinic Shutdowns?
Vox writer suggests Obamacare is "one root cause" of U.S. abortion clinics "shuttering at an unprecedented rate."
It's Time to Cut the Red Tape!
Rolling back the bureaucracy and regulations should be a signature campaign issue, but it's not.
'The FCC Won't Let Me Be,' Say Some Open Source Programmers
Proposed Rules from the FCC have sparked a lively debate within the tech community.
Self-Driving Cars Dodging Deer and Regulators So Far
Self-driving vehicles are legal in most states.
"Hi, I'm President Obama and I'm here in Alaska to help fix the climate."
Will government solutions to global warming be worse than global warming?
Denver Initiative Allowing Marijuana Use in More Settings Is Nixed
The backers prefer to negotiate a solution with city leaders.
Safeguards for Economic Liberty 'Spook the American Left'
Liberal hysterics in defense of occupational licensing and property seizures.
Wisconsin to Market Chain: Jack Up Those Prices or Else!
Depression-era law used to screw with competitors.
Proposed Colorado Rules Require Stop Signs on Marijuana Edibles
Regulations also would ban the c-word from labels.
Opening a Gym in New York? First Wait Six Months and Spend $50K To Prove You're Not Really Selling Sex.
A 1978 anti-prostitution law creates pointless red tape.
Penn. Town Cites Federal Reg About Pennies as Payment That Expired 50 Years Ago
News outlets repeated the claim while Internet commenters were skeptical.
Stomping on Free Speech in Virginia
Local officials in Buchanan, and elsewhere, use regulations to shut their critics, and victims, up.
Whole Foods' John Mackey: Why Intellectuals Hate Capitalism
They're jealous, he says, they side with rulers, and they don't understand how markets work.
Clean Power Plan's Dubious Math
Consulting economist: What do you want it to equal?
Marijuana Taxes and Restrictions Recreate Prohibition by the Back Door
As marijuana is being legalized around the country, control freaks try new ways to control.
3 Ways Congress Can Protect Economic Liberty and Curtail Occupational Licensing Abuse
Protecting economic liberty from state infringement.
Bulldozing the Future
How New York City's 50-year-old Landmarks Preservation Act prevents tomorrow's great architecture
Occupational Licensing Hurts Just About Everyone, Says White House
Licensing restrictions cost millions of American jobs and raise consumer costs by billions, federal officials say.
New York Times Editors Defend Nail-Salon Narrative of Wholesale Injustice, Admit Mistakes In Clinton Story
"Here's ad: $10/day 4 apprentice," Deputy Metro Editor Michael Luo tweeted
The New York Times' Nail-Salon Exploitation Narrative Is Falling Apart
Another case of advocacy journalism proving full of factual inaccuracies.
Federal Court Allows State Government to Practice 'Naked Economic Protectionism'
Occupational licensing scheme upheld in Sensational Smiles, LLC v. Mullen.
Seattle's Trash Nannying Violates Privacy Rights, Lawsuit Argues
Want to see what's in there? Get a warrant.
Peter Pan's Revenge: Chinatown Bus Operator Fung Wah May Be Closed For Good Because the Government Won't Give it a Parking Spot
How a "big dog" bus company worked with regulators to crush a competitor.
Voluntary GMO Labeling Law Moves Forward in Congress
Preempts costly state mandatory labeling laws
Here's How Regulators Create Problems, Not Solve Them
Government means never having to say you're sorry
The FDA Wants to Ruin Your Treats
Trans fats make donuts and popcorn delicious. Soon they may be illegal.
Drop That Snack!
L.A.'s long war against working-class people eating tamales, tacos, Cheetos, and other tasty food
How Commercial Surrogacy Should Be
Oregon's example shows the benefits of a surrogacy market governed by voluntary contracts rather than strict state regulation.
Is This the Most Libertarian Legal Opinion Ever Written?
The Texas Supreme Court strikes down a senseless regulation.
Proposed Initiative Would Authorize BYOC Cannabis Cafés in Denver
Businesses that exclude people under 21 could allow marijuana consumption.
