This week, our writers take on some of the most pressing policy debates at home and abroad, with a focus on government overreach, fiscal responsibility, and individual freedom.

First, K. Lloyd Billingsley examines the illiberal efforts to suppress dissent during the COVID-19 lockdowns, emphasizing the lack of accountability.

Then, in a pair of articles, Craig Eyermann explains how even though America’s debt slowed, far too little has been done to avoid the fiscal storm still barreling toward us. He also shows how Washington’s runaway borrowing quietly inflates the cost of your mortgage, car, business loan, and even your groceries.

Scott Beyer details the various types of urban sprawl, noting that much of the undesirable sprawl seen in American cities is often a result of government intervention in urban development.

In another article, Beyer writes about how a half‑century‑old law compromises retirement returns and why unleashing 401(k)s could finally give adults control of their own financial futures.

Finally, Ivan Eland writes that Iran’s situation is likely to end not in war, but in a recycled version of the nuclear deal he once denounced.

Enjoy.

Jonathan Hofer
Managing Editor