We know the nature of mass hysterias in history and how they can paralyze what seem to be stable societies.
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August 5, 2021 | Weekly Newsletter

Incompetence + Arrogance = Woke ([link removed])
By Victor Davis Hanson (American Greatness)
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We know the nature of mass hysterias in history and how they can paralyze what seem to be stable societies. Take the cult of wokeness, our new Salem witch-trials. But does wokeism serve another purpose, like hiding preexisting incompetence or making it infinitely worse? READ MORE » ([link removed])
Crisis and LeviathanCritical Episodes in the Growth of American Government (25th Anniversary Edition) ([link removed])
By Robert Higgs
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Will We Be Allowed to Carry Our Freedom Where We Need It Most? ([link removed])
By Stephen P. Halbrook (America’s 1st Freedom)
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Under New York law, the authorities must decide that an applicant for a carry license has a “proper cause” to need one. You might think that “proper cause” would include the exercise of the Second Amendment right to bear arms for self-defense. But you’d be wrong. READ MORE » ([link removed])
The Right to Bear ArmsA Constitutional Right of the People or a Privilege of the Ruling Class? ([link removed])
By Stephen P. Halbrook
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Due Process on Campus: Is It Improving or Declining? ([link removed])
By Richard K. Vedder (Forbes)
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In a new report, the Foundation for Individual Rights in Education (FIRE) has highlighted some good news on campus: procedural safeguards (presumption of innocence, the right to question one’s accuser, etc.) for sexual misconduct cases have been mandated. But why use university administrative panels at all? What about the courts? An 18-year-old felony offender is a felony offender, whether on or off campus. READ MORE » ([link removed])
Restoring the PromiseHigher Education in America ([link removed])
By Richard K. Vedder
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Populism, Self-Government, and Liberty ([link removed])
By Michael C. Munger (The Independent Review)
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The Summer 2021 issue of The Independent Review features the special “Symposium: Populism, Self-Government, and Liberty,” with nine incisive articles on populism and liberty. What is populism? Is it a threat to the republican experiment or is authentic populism the animating spark that will keep our system vital? The problem is that both claims are true: the “bottom up” ability to rise to great challenges and yet fail dismally in everyday management, has always been a characteristic of democracy. READ MORE » ([link removed])
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Here’s Why the Utah-Led Antitrust Lawsuit Against Google Play Games the System ([link removed])
By William F. Shughart II (Desert News)
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A coalition of state attorneys general accuse Google Play of violating U.S. antitrust laws. “Google’s monopoly is a menace to the marketplace,” the lawsuit claims. Not so fast. READ MORE » ([link removed])
Winners, Losers & MicrosoftCompetition and Antitrust in High Technology ([link removed])
By Stan J. Liebowitz, Stephen E. Margolis
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The Beacon: New Blog Posts
* CBO: Biden Spending on Unsustainable Path ([link removed]) , by Craig Eyermann
* As the Opioid Epidemic Worsens, We Must Look at Free Market Solutions ([link removed]) , by Chloe Anagnos

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* Freight Modernization Trends Accommodate Rail’s Growth ([link removed]) , by Scott Beyer


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