Jan 19, 2019
Congressman slams civil forfeiture as 'a series of government shakedowns'
fromForbes: Under federal law, property owners facing civil forfeiture are essentially guilty until proven innocent and must bear the burden of proof, unlike criminal cases.
Police State America Justice is a Result, Not Just a Process
VIDEO: John Stossel: Government shutdown shows private Is better
fromReason: Shutdown teaches us that much of government is NOT essential.
Economic Policy: Statism Versus The Free Market The Government is Not Us
How long can Congress keep pretending marijuana legalization isn’t the norm?
fromCourant: As more states vote to legalize adult recreational use, they are creating a powerful coalition against the federal government, which continues to classify marijuana as an illegal Schedule 1 drug on par with heroin.
The War on Unapproved Voluntary Exchange
How U.S. surveillance technology is propping up authoritarian regimes
fromWashingtonPost: The sale of technologies such as spyware and facial-recognition systems to human rights abusers enables insidious social control and encroachment on basic civil liberties.
Government is Watching Every Move You Make
VIDEO: Why they keep coming - The migrant caravans
fromLibertyPen/YouTube: A look at the incentives that attract migrants and have politicians blocking attempts to secure the border. Also, a look at the political dynamics driving the government shutdown.
Politics and Other Official Acts of Corruption