The Brutality of Slavery
[This article is excerpted from Conceived in Liberty, volume 1, chapter 6, "The Social Structure of Virginia: Bondservants and Slaves". An MP3 audio file of this article, narrated by Floy Lilley, is available for download.] Until the 1670s, the bulk of
High Court Approves California’s Pork Production Standards
Walter Olson The Supreme Court has ruled that California may prohibit the in‐state sale of pork raised out of state by methods it deems inhumane, rejecting a constitutional challenge raised by pork producers who had argued that the law would badly disrupt
In the Event of an Official US Bankruptcy
The current known federal debt is $31.7 trillion according to the web site, US Debt Clock, which is about $94,726 for every man, woman, and child who are citizens as of April 24, 2023. Can you write a check right
ESG: Another Fraudulent Hustle That Progressive Elites Have Foisted on the Economy
In their attempts to remake the economy, progressive elites are pushing ESG. What they forget is that the economy runs on real things, not ideology. Original Article: "ESG: Another Fraudulent Hustle That Progressive Elites Have Foisted on the Economy"
ReasonTV Lampoons the Jones Act
Colin Grabow ReasonTV and parody musician Remy have teamed up on a new video poking fun at the Jones Act, and the result is nothing short of hilarious:
Practice Makes Parfit
Parfit: A Philosopher and His Mission to Save Moralityby David EdmondsPrinceton, 2023; xx + 380 pp. The British philosopher Derek Parfit ranks as one of the most influential moral philosophers of the past century. But as David Edmonds says in his
Repeal the Debt Ceiling
Jeffrey Miron This article appeared on SubStack on May 12, 2023. Unless Congress cuts spending or raises taxes in the near future, the federal government will hit its debt ceiling later this summer. At that point the United States will either default
Friday Feature: Taking Charge of Your Children’s Education
Colleen Hroncich My oldest child is graduating from college tomorrow, so it has me thinking about our educational journey—which could best be described as eclectic. At various times, we used private school, district school, and cyber charter school. But we ultimately
Does the Inverted Yield Curve Signal a Coming Recession?
Dr. Paul Cwik joins Bob to discuss the inverted yield curve's "signal" of an impending recession. Dr. Cwik's dissertation on inverted yield curves and economic downturns: Mises.org/HAP395a Bob on the link between inverted yield curves and recessions: Mises.org/HAP395b Bob's Understanding Money Mechanics: Mises.org/Mechanics
Prices, Food, Employment: AI and Robotics Are for Regular Folks, Not Just the Elite
While politicians, media mavens, and the academic elite spread fear about artificial intelligence, AI is helping make life better for ordinary consumers. Original Article: "Prices, Food, Employment: AI and Robotics Are for Regular Folks, Not Just the Elite"