“Framework” Reached on Debt Ceiling

On July 31, 2011, by The Freeman | Ideas On Liberty

“Congressional leaders of both parties and President Obama said they have agreed to a framework for a fiscal deal that they will present to their caucuses Monday morning, moving Congress closer to taking up a measure that could pass both the Hous…

School-Reform Critics Double Down

On July 31, 2011, by The Freeman | Ideas On Liberty

“What if the education reformers are wrong? That’s the opinion of a growing number of educators who are convinced that the current direction of reform – despite powerful backers that include President Obama, Bill Gates, and many influenti…

Florida Says No Thanks to Obamacare Dollars

On July 31, 2011, by The Freeman | Ideas On Liberty

“When it comes to pursuing federal largess, most of the states that oppose the 2010 health care law have refused to let either principle or politics block their paths to the trough. If Washington is doling out dollars, Republican governors and le…

The Economics of Coupons and Other Price Cuts

On July 31, 2011, by Daily articles from The Mises Institute on Austrian Economics and Libertarianism

Some people think coupons and targeted discounts are a racket. Here I argue that they are wholly justified.

Rothbard's The Mystery of Banking

On July 31, 2011, by Daily articles from The Mises Institute on Austrian Economics and Libertarianism

Every student in a money-and-banking course should read this book at least twice.

The Market and the State

On July 31, 2011, by Daily articles from The Mises Institute on Austrian Economics and Libertarianism

Only human beings know how to overcome irreconcilable, nature-given conflicts: by embarking upon cooperation.

In Defense of the Shadow Scholar

On July 31, 2011, by Daily articles from The Mises Institute on Austrian Economics and Libertarianism

The ghostwriting black market is a slice of spontaneous order that has arisen from the need to circumvent the inefficiencies of the public-education system. The industry is so profitable that some even make it a full-time job.

The Assassination of Abdel Fatah Younes

On July 31, 2011, by Justin Raimondo

Any illusions that the US and its NATO allies are backing “democracy” in Libya against the reign of Moammar Gadhafi evaporated last week as the rebel chief of staff, Abdel Fatah Younes, was murdered – not by Gadhafi’s troops, bu…

Space Shuttle Era Ends with Atlantis

On July 31, 2011, by Jad Davis

Space Shuttle Era Ends with Atlantis

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The Desktop Regulatory State

On July 31, 2011, by Jad Davis

The Desktop Regulatory State

The Countervailing Power of Superempowered Individuals–a rough draft of Kevin Carson’s newest book

House Panel Approves Bill Forcing ISPs to Log Users’ Web History

On July 31, 2011, by Jad Davis

House Panel Approves Bill Forcing ISPs to Log Users' Web History

"’Requiring Internet companies to redesign and reconfigure their systems to facilitate government surveillance of Americ…

Pamela Geller Edits Post to Conceal Violent Rhetoric in ‘Email from Norway’

On July 31, 2011, by Jad Davis

Pamela Geller Edits Post to Conceal Violent Rhetoric in 'Email from Norway'

 Charles Johnson on the same.

The Class Divide in Libertarian Politics

On July 31, 2011, by Jad Davis

The Class Divide in Libertarian Politics

"This paper aims to improve one’s understanding of libertarianism and the American libertarian movement by deciphering one of the most pressing…

Default Would Dim American Power

On July 31, 2011, by Jad Davis

Default Would Dim American Power

The CFR knows what default would really mean and why the media is terrorizing the nation about the debt ceiling (h/t Broadsnark). 

Groom Beaten by Cops at His Wedding

On July 31, 2011, by Jad Davis

Groom Beaten by Cops at His Wedding

". . .  guests say police beat the groom while he was handcuffed." 

Post Political

On July 31, 2011, by Jad Davis

Post Political

 Help each other . . . Not politicians.

Kandahar Mayor Killed in Suicide Attack

On July 31, 2011, by Jad Davis

Kandahar Mayor Killed in Suicide Attack

"US citizen Ghulam Haidar Hamidi, anaccountant in Virginia for 30 years before moving back to Afghanistan to take the appointed position, was kil…

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