What If We Were on a Gold Standard?
Twentieth and twenty-first century monetary history sho Read More Article from Mises Institute
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What Trump Should Tell Netanyahu
A few weeks ago I urged President Trump to make a deal with Iran that would satisfy his stated goal of no nuclear weapons production and would allow Iran to continue its lawful pursuit of civilian nuclear energy. The deal on the table, as described by the Iranian foreign minister himself, was a win-win “update” […]
“Actions of Slander, Founded on Trifling Causes, to Gratify a Petulant and Quarrelsome Disposition”
From Judge Edward Shippen in Rue v. Mitchell (Pa. Ct. Com. Pl. Phila. County 1790): Generally speaking, indeed, actions of slander, founded on trifling causes, to gratify a petulant and quarrelsome disposition, will not be encouraged by the court; but when the reputation, trade, o Read More Article from Reason.com
$725K Settlement in University of North Texas Academic Freedom Case
Here’s a summary of the underlying legal issue, as reported in Jackson v. Wright, decided in 2022 by Judge Amos Mazzant (E.D. Tex.): This case stems from the suppression of academic scholarship at the University of North Texas …. Plaintiff Dr. Timothy Jackson is a professor and scholar of music theory at UNT. He has […]
Religion at the Supreme Court
Last month, the Supreme Court wrapped up its October 2024 Term, which included three church-state decisions. Each touched on long-running issues—public funding for religious schools, the definition of “religious” for purposes of exemptions, and parental rights in public education. But only one case, Mahmoud v. Taylor, resulted in a major ruling. The two others, for […]
Comedian Dave Smith Voted for Trump. Now He’s Calling for His Impeachment Over Iran – Zeteo
Comedian Dave Smith Voted for Trump. Now He’s Calling for His Impeachment Over Iran Zeteo Read More Article from “libertarian” – Google News
The Mythology of Methodological Collectivism
A central belief of collectivists is that people think collectively, t Read More Article from Mises Institute
Elon’s Party
Elon is upset with Trump and has decided to form his own party, the America Party. Trump responded the other day by suggesting it might be time to look into Elon’s rent-seeking over the years. Just desserts couldn’t be sweeter. Musk has made billions off the government. More finely, off of government spending and now he has […]
Anti-Israel/Anti-Zionist Speech Doesn’t Violate School Board Members’ Ethics Obligations, When Said in the Member’s Personal Capacity as Professor
From yesterday’s decision in Siegel v. Aziz (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div.) (by Judges Ronald Susswein and Lisa Perez-Friscia): Defendant was elected and sworn in as a member on the Westfield Board of Education in January 2021. Her term ended in April 2024. Defendant is also a law professor at Rutgers Law School and her […]
The Mythology of Methodological Collectivism
A central belief of collectivists is that people think collectively, t Read More Article from Mises Institute
What Trump Should Tell Netanyahu
A few weeks ago I urged President Trump to make a deal with Iran that would satisfy his stated goal of no nuclear weapons production and would allow Iran to continue its lawful pursuit of civilian nuclear energy. The deal on the table, as described by the Iranian foreign minister himself, was a win-win “update” […]
“Actions of Slander, Founded on Trifling Causes, to Gratify a Petulant and Quarrelsome Disposition”
From Judge Edward Shippen in Rue v. Mitchell (Pa. Ct. Com. Pl. Phila. County 1790): Generally speaking, indeed, actions of slander, founded on trifling causes, to gratify a petulant and quarrelsome disposition, will not be encouraged by the court; but when the reputation, trade, o Read More Article from Reason.com
$725K Settlement in University of North Texas Academic Freedom Case
Here’s a summary of the underlying legal issue, as reported in Jackson v. Wright, decided in 2022 by Judge Amos Mazzant (E.D. Tex.): This case stems from the suppression of academic scholarship at the University of North Texas …. Plaintiff Dr. Timothy Jackson is a professor and scholar of music theory at UNT. He has […]
Religion at the Supreme Court
Last month, the Supreme Court wrapped up its October 2024 Term, which included three church-state decisions. Each touched on long-running issues—public funding for religious schools, the definition of “religious” for purposes of exemptions, and parental rights in public education. But only one case, Mahmoud v. Taylor, resulted in a major ruling. The two others, for […]
Comedian Dave Smith Voted for Trump. Now He’s Calling for His Impeachment Over Iran – Zeteo
Comedian Dave Smith Voted for Trump. Now He’s Calling for His Impeachment Over Iran Zeteo Read More Article from “libertarian” – Google News
The Mythology of Methodological Collectivism
A central belief of collectivists is that people think collectively, t Read More Article from Mises Institute
Elon’s Party
Elon is upset with Trump and has decided to form his own party, the America Party. Trump responded the other day by suggesting it might be time to look into Elon’s rent-seeking over the years. Just desserts couldn’t be sweeter. Musk has made billions off the government. More finely, off of government spending and now he has […]
Anti-Israel/Anti-Zionist Speech Doesn’t Violate School Board Members’ Ethics Obligations, When Said in the Member’s Personal Capacity as Professor
From yesterday’s decision in Siegel v. Aziz (N.J. Super. Ct. App. Div.) (by Judges Ronald Susswein and Lisa Perez-Friscia): Defendant was elected and sworn in as a member on the Westfield Board of Education in January 2021. Her term ended in April 2024. Defendant is also a law professor at Rutgers Law School and her […]
The Mythology of Methodological Collectivism
A central belief of collectivists is that people think collectively, t Read More Article from Mises Institute