A steep decline in discipline and respect for law, order, and hard work—yes, that’s us. We have become spoiled and complacent, like those running...
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November 7, 2023 • Weekly Newsletter
Reversing America’s Decline ([link removed])
Richard K. Vedder (American Spectator)
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A steep decline in discipline and respect for law, order, and hard work—yes, that’s us. We have become spoiled and complacent, like those running the British Empire in 1900 or the Roman Empire around 100 A.D. What will it take to reverse course? READ MORE » ([link removed])
Victor Davis Hanson | The Dying Citizen: Are Progressive Elites, Tribalism & Globalism Threats to America? ([link removed])
America Is An Overstretched Superpower ([link removed])
Ivan Eland (National Interest)
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After World War II, the United States accounted for 50 percent of global GDP; now it accounts for about 15 percent. Yet the United States—to fulfill its uncountable security commitments across the globe—accounts for about 40 percent of global military spending. What’s wrong with this picture? READ MORE » ([link removed])
In Search of Monsters to Destroy ([link removed])
The Folly of American Empire and the Paths to Peace ([link removed])
By Christopher J. Coyne
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Stop Mandatory Time Changes ([link removed])
William F. Shughart II (The Beacon)
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Springing forward and falling back every year is government-imposed jet lag. It’s also really expensive: $1.7 billion in losses annually. And, thanks to more heart attacks, workplace injuries, and auto accidents, it’s deadly. Time to leave the clocks alone! READ MORE » ([link removed])
Against Leviathan ([link removed])
Government Power and a Free Society ([link removed])
By Robert Higgs
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Markets Can Help Fix the Blood Shortage ([link removed])
Raymond J. March (Messenger)
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Every two seconds, someone in the U.S. requires a blood transfusion. But alarming shortages are now putting countless lives at risk. The answer? Markets. READ MORE » ([link removed])
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Not All History Is Created Equal ([link removed])
Stephen P. Halbrook (Reason�s Volokh Conspiracy)
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The Second Amendment is on trial again this week. In the 2022 Heller ruling, the Supreme Court said constitutional rights have “the scope they were understood to have when the people adopted them,” noting that “The Second Amendment was adopted in 1791.” Attorney General Merrick Garland wants to undo this. READ MORE » ([link removed])
The Right to Bear Arms ([link removed])
A Constitutional Right of the People or a Privilege of the Ruling Class? ([link removed])
By Stephen P. Halbrook
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The Latest from The Beacon
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Biden’s New AI Executive Order Will Harm Consumers ([link removed])
Benjamin Seevers
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San Francisco Police Wheel Out Bait Cars, But Do They Reduce Vehicle Thefts? ([link removed])
Jonathan Hofer
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From Controversy to New Opportunities: Jordan Peterson’s Quest for Open Dialogue ([link removed])
Francis Crescia
The Latest from Catalyst
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If You Care About Social Mobility, You Need to Let Markets Work ([link removed])
Vincent Geloso
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The Real Villain in Shawshank Redemption ([link removed])
Jon Miltimore
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How Are Roads Used In a Free Market? ([link removed])
Scott Beyer
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