Regulation
Regulations Have Spiked Under Obama Administration
According to Congressional Research Service, as well as every single American
FCC Blocks Telecoms From Dumping Aging Switching Technology
Why not just require them to implement smoke signals?
How the IRS Targeted Tea Party Groups for Abuse
The government agency apologizes, says "mistakes were made."
The Case for Legalizing Horse Meat
The return of domestic horse slaughterhouses will be good for ranchers, butchers, chefs, consumers, and horses.
Free Markets Are More Important Than Safety Regulations
Lessons from the recent tragedies in Texas and Bangladesh.
Texas Remains Wary of Burdensome Regulation
The state wants to remain prosperous and not turn into Illinois
Sen. McCain to Push for More Choices for Cable, Satellite Consumers
Why is this government involved with this?
U.S. Regulator Insists Bitcoin Can Be Regulated
He means jurisdiction-wise. Enforcement is another issue.
Live Free or Move
Moving provides one of the few limits on the megalomania of state bureaucrats.
How Thatcher Defeated Mitterrand
Lessons from the late prime minister's decisive victory in the war of economic ideas.
FTC Targets Data Broker Companies
Warned 10 companies they may be violating federal laws against collecting and selling private information
Government Assault on the Chinatown Bus Industry Fueled By Bogus Federal Study
An influential report by the National Transportation Safety Board used the wrong data and committed "statistical malpractice."
Tanning Beds Could Soon Come With Warning Labels Thanks to the FDA
Would tell those using the bed about possible risks of cancer
Zoning Kills Affordable Housing
How established homeowners use regulations to stop new low-cost homes.
Chicago Sued Over Restrictive Taxi Regulations
Rules are so restrictive, cabbies can't make a living
The Depressing Future of American Health Care
If you want a preview of the future of American health care, just look to Canada.
California Considers Adopting a Homeless Bill of Rights
The latest foolishness from Golden State lawmakers.
The Case for Resurrecting the Manchin-Toomey Gun Bill
Libertarians should endorse a compromise solution that moves gun policy in the right direction.
France's Statist Policies Slammed in German Government Memo
Calls the country "Europe's biggest problem child" for its regulations and welfare state
Gang of 8's Immigration Reforms Will Give Bureaucrats New Powers to Harass Employers
Under the guise of protecting American workers, it'll make the H-1B program unusable.
Poll: 54 Percent of Americans Would Repeal Obamacare, 71 Percent Thing Regulations So Far Are "Over the Top"
Meanwhile, 85 percent of respondents in the Fox News poll support legalizing medical marijuana
Good News, Nevada Agoraphobes! You (and Only You) Can Legally Play Poker Online!
The silly outcome of online gambling regulations
More Obstacles Crop Up for Calif. Bullet Train
From more federal bureaucracy, to possible obstruction from freight rail company, to accusations of secret bidding rule changes
Why Doesn't the Real Estate Industry Face the Same Scrutiny as Wall Street?
Understanding a puzzling aspect of the financial crisis and its aftermath.
The Government's Looming Crackdown on Raw Milk Cheese
A new FDA report could mean more of your favorite cheeses will be unavailable in the United States.
How Government Regulations Distort the Television Airwaves
A new company challenges government controls over the broadcast spectrum.
ENDA Returns for the Umpteenth Time, But Has Society Already 'Evolved' Past It?
Who is discriminating against gays in the workplace these days (besides those who will still be exempt from new regulations)?
Ventura County Becomes Porn Hub as Film Makers Escape LA County Restrictions
There's always an escape from control freaks
New Cab Company Allowed in Denver After Lengthy Court Battle
Victory for consumers, entrepreneurs and the Institute for Justice
The Case Against Libertarian Paternalism
There is no practical, objective way for an outside observer to define another individual's best interest.