by Dr. Susan Berry. In 2012, terrorist and activist Chicago professor Bill Ayers told his followers that the left had “absolute access to the community, the school… the classroom,” and that is where it should do its “movement-building.” In October of 2009, when speculation had arisen that Ayers had been the real author of Barack Obama’s ... MOREHow The Left Will Grow Its Power In America's Schools
by Dr. Susan Berry. In 2012, terrorist and activist Chicago professor Bill Ayers told his followers that the left had “absolute access to the community, the school… the classroom,” and that is where it should do its “movement-building.” In October of 2009, when speculation had arisen that Ayers had been the real author of Barack Obama’s ... MORERobert P. Murphy: Economist Debate The Minimum Wage
Why wage regulation hurts low-skill workers. Economists famously argue about everything. Even so, it used to be that economists across the board—whether left, right, or center—generally agreed that the minimum wage was ill-suited to help the poor. As we still teach introductory students in Econ 101, a price floor on low-skilled ... MORELegal Pot Coming Soon? A 50-State Marijuana Law Roundup
by John K. Ross. The march towards good sense and marijuana freedom continues apace. To give a glimpse of what’s in store for 2014, here’s a 50-state guide to legislation and ballot measures that are in the works thus far this year. By my count, 13 states may follow Colorado and Washington State’s lead and legalize recreational use—either at ... MOREHow U.S. Spying Is Killing Free Trade
by the editors of Bloomberg. All around the world, governments are devising creative ways to
torment American technology companies. It started last year after leaks
revealed that the U.S. government basically uses services like Google
and Facebook as arms of the surveillance state. In response, some
countries - - including Germany, Brazil and ... MOREVoting Is A Lousy Way To Express Yourself
by Sheldon Richman. By now we’re used to MSNBC’s adoration of government, expressed
not only on its programs but also through in-house promotions. These are often heavy-handed, such as Rachel Maddow’s spots asserting that only governments can accomplish “great things.” Sometimes, however, the promos are more subtle, ... MORE
Is Flashing Your Headlights Protected Free Expression?
by Robert Patrick. But what if it inconveniences the state? The American Civil Liberties Union is hoping that a federal judge’s ruling Monday that temporarily barred Ellisville from punishing drivers for using their headlights to warn others of speed traps will itself serve as a warning to other cities who try to do the same. ACLU Legal Director ... MOREStates Consider A More Libertarian Approach To Crime
by Steven Greenhut. Leaders in the nation’s two most populous states have waged a rhetorical grudge match over their respective political approaches. In California, dominant Democrats are proud of their efforts to pioneer social and environmental policy. In Texas, majority Republicans boast about their commitment to business ... MORE Robert Higgs: Getting Past Slavery And Government
A case for anarchy. Slavery existed for thousands of years, in all sorts of societies and all parts of the world. To imagine human social life without it required an extraordinary effort. Yet, from time to time, eccentrics emerged to oppose it, most of them arguing that slavery is a moral monstrosity and therefore people should get rid of it. ... MOREUnemployment Is Freedom Under Obamacare
by David Harsanyi. Obamacare will reduce American workforce participation by the equivalent of two million full-time jobs in 2017, according to a new report by the Congressional Budget Office (CBO). Work hours would be reduced by the equivalent of 2.5 million jobs in 2024, a tripling of the previous estimates. If you believe this report ... MOREAmanda Warren: NYPD Breaks Child's Leg For Filming Them
Cop then adds insult to injury win assault on Mom. One morning, last January, NYPD from the 63rd precinct, showed up at Krystle Silvera's home looking for her ex-boyfriend for violating an order of protection. But protecting is not how they responded to her family. Her cancer-stricken mother answered the door, confused by what ... MORE1,154,000 Fewer Americans Working Than 6 Years Ago
by Ali Meyer. The bitter fruits of hope and change. 1,154,000 fewer Americans are working today than six years ago, according to data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics. In January 2008, 146,378,000 Americans 16 and over were employed, and now in January 2014, 145,224,000 are employed, a difference of 1,154,000. 91,455,000 Americans 16 or ... MORE
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