Mises Institute
Wednesday, February 11, 2026
In America, the fact that anyone can move across state borders has led to more calls for the federal government to step in and impose uniform policies on everyone. This will eventually lead to the destruction of what’s left of decentralization and self-determination. But, most Americans want “unity” which is usually the opposite of freedom.
Ryan McMaken, Editor in Chief
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Calls for “Unity” Help the Federal Government Seize More Power
Ryan McMaken
In the United States, since no state is allowed to ever leave, or to even control its own borders. This will lead to more centralized political power in every way.
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Stop Fighting Your Neighbor: The Mechanics of State Power and How to Opt Out
Michael Matulef
The modern state doesn’t get its power from the consent of the governed. Instead, it creates crises and then uses coercion to demand obedience.
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From Cold War to Forever Wars: The Economics of America’s Military Addiction
Lena Petrova interviews Ryan McMaken.
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History Is Not a Mathematical Calculation
We must understand the people who made history, their motives, and their goals.
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Uncertain Money and Uncertain Times
Consumer confidence is low, while Jerome Powell claims he doesn’t care much about the price of precious metals.
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