The First Amendment is not a tool of the press. It is a tool of the people. It is not nearly so much a protector of the media as it is a protector of the people’s right to know, their right to hear the ideas of others, and their right to have their ideas heard without interference from the government.
– Fred Schnaubelt, The Freeman [April 1980] |
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October 27, 2023
The Self-Regulating Nature of the Price System
In yesterday’s blog post, I described the self-regulating nature of the price system in the context of the issue of immigration. I pointed out that when employers raise their wages in a big way, they are sending a message — an invitation — to workers that says: “I need you to come and work for me right now.” By the … |
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The Classical Economists, Part 1
by Jacob Hornberger and Richard Ebeling
In this week’s Libertarian Angle, Jacob and Richard discuss the foundational philosophy and ideas that led up … |
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Evil Walks Among Us
by John W. Whitehead
Enough already. Enough with the distractions. Enough with the partisan jousting. Enough with the sniping and name-calling and… |
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Why I Will Never Change My Mind about Marijuana
by Laurence M. Vance
Charles Fain Lehman has changed his mind about marijuana. I haven’t, and never will, change my mind about marijuana. Lehman, a self-described “conservative,” is a fellow at the Manhattan Institute… |
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