Is libertarian-ish good enough? James Hohmann at Politico last week quotes me and some other people publicly associated with libertarianism
to discuss where Rand Paul the presidential candidate stands in
libertarian terms. His central thesis is that Paul is, in his own
self-framing, declaring himself at best (in libertarian terms) merely ... MOREBrian Doherty: Rand Paul Vs The Libertarians
Is libertarian-ish good enough? James Hohmann at Politico last week quotes me and some other people publicly associated with libertarianism
to discuss where Rand Paul the presidential candidate stands in
libertarian terms. His central thesis is that Paul is, in his own
self-framing, declaring himself at best (in libertarian terms) merely ... MORERand Paul and Ted Cruz: Separated at Birth? Uh, No.
by J.D. Tuccille. Job one for Sen. Rand Paul in his new role as Republican presidential
aspirant is to somehow distinguish himself from ideological doppelganger
Sen. Ted Cruz and kneecap his rival for the GOP nod. Or so say some
media outlets that may be driven as much by an appreciation for good
political bloodsport as by a touch of ... MORE
VIDEO: Cop Pulled Over Teens For Broken Light, Then Beats And Tasers Minor And Attempts To Delete Footage
Now an everyday occurrence. Police abuse caught on tape --- again. ... MORE
VIDEO: Police Thugs Brutally Beat Suspected Horse Thief
Ten California cops pummel suspected horse thief who is face down with hands behind his back ... MORE
John W. Whitehead: Kick Open The Doorway To Liberty
What are we waiting for? “The greatness of America lies in the right to protest for right.”—Martin Luther King Jr. Everything this nation once stood for is being turned on its head. Free speech, religious expression, privacy, due process, bodily integrity, the sanctity of human life, the sovereignty of the family, individuality, the right to self- ... MORE
George Will: When Everything Is A Crime
Congress has work to undo. What began as a trickle has become a stream that could become a cleansing torrent. Criticisms of the overcriminalization
of American life might catalyze an appreciation of the toll the
administrative state is taking on the criminal justice system, and
liberty generally. In 2007, professor Tim Wu of Columbia Law ... MOREAnger Over Killer Cop's 'Cover-up' Grows Llouder As Questions Are Raised Over His Fellow Officers' Actions
5 bullet wounds to the back and few questions asked. North Charleston police are facing growing accusations that killer cop Michael Slago would have got away with a cover up had a bystander video not emerged - as questions emerge over his colleagues' conduct after the shooting. Seven of Michael Slager's fellow cops responded to his ... MOREWhat Romance Can Tell Us About Government Regulation
by Julian Adorney. Dating is perhaps the freest “market” in the United States today, and its lack of regulation can teach us powerful lessons about the flaws inherent in government regulation. Most people recognize the absurdity of trying to regulate romantic relationships. What many don’t realize is that this absurdity stems not from the nature of ... MOREAndrew Napolitano: Shooting Themselves In The Foot
Next time, consult the Constitution. The turmoil over the efforts by the State of Indiana to make lawful the decisions by operators of public accommodations to decline their services based on their stated religious views has died down because the legislature amended the offending parts of its legislation so that the new law prohibits denying services ... MOREPeter Holley: Kansas Wants To Ban Welfare Recipients From Swimming Or Seeing Movies On Government’s Dime
A downside of government being your daddy. There’s nothing fun about being on welfare, and a new Kansas bill aims to keep it that way. If House Bill 2258 is signed into law by Gov. Sam Brownback, R, this week, Kansas families receiving government assistance will no longer be able to use those funds to visit swimming pools, see movies, go ... MORE
Rand Paul Vows End Of NSA Spying 'On Day 1' Of Presidency
by Robby Soave. Taking back America. Rand Paul's campaign kickoff just concluded with a rousing speech by the libertarian-leaning U.S. senator from Kentucky in which he promised that his first act as president would be to stop the NSA's illegal spying on American citizens. He vowed to win the White House while clutching the Bill of Rights in one ... MORERand Paul Champions An Unenumerated Right To Privacy
by Damon Root. In his speech yesterday announcing his 2016 presidential campaign, Rand Paul gave the following reasons for why he is seeking the White House: I have a vision for America. I want to be part of a return to
prosperity, a true economic boom that lists all Americans, a return to a
government restrained by the Constitution. A return ... MORE
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