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Libertarians, Trump, and Giving (Less) Credit to Politicians
12 februari 2017 · 16 min
What does Donald Trump mean for the broad libertarian movement? And why shouldn't we give credit to politicians when they do things we like? Anthony Comegna comments. Lees meer
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Trump Messes with Texas over Civil Asset Forfeiture
11 februari 2017 · 12 min
When President Trump this week suggested destroying the career of a state lawmaker in Texas, he put civil asset forfeiture in the spotlight like never before. Texas State Senator Konni Burton is that lawmaker. She wants civil forfeiture to end entirely. Lees meer
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Executive Power Enables Trade War with China
10 februari 2017 · 11 min
The delegation of trade authorities to the executive may end up allowing Donald Trump to instigate mischief in the trade realm. Dan Ikenson discusses a possible trade war with China. Lees meer
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Trump’s Framework for Financial Regulation
9 februari 2017 · 10 min
New agency guidelines for future financial regulation are spelled out in President Trump's recent executive order. Thaya Brook Knight comments. Lees meer
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Trump Travel Ban Heads to Court
8 februari 2017 · 8 min
As a federal court considers the travel ban on people from several majority Muslim countries, how many people have been affected? The figures presented by the White House seem to be way off. Alex Nowrasteh comments. Lees meer
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The Cracks in Trump’s Wall Plan
7 februari 2017 · 12 min
Whoever pays for it, President Trump's plans for a wall separating the U.S. from Mexico is fatally flawed on a number of fronts. Dan Griswold explains. Lees meer
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Neil Gorsuch and the Nomination Process
6 februari 2017 · 15 min
Neil Gorsuch's own writings raise at least one concern about how he would perform on the Supreme Court. Ilya Somin comments. Lees meer
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The Iran Nuclear Deal vs. Team Trump
3 februari 2017 · 10 min
Why do key members of the Trump Administration believe the Iran nuclear deal is so weak? How would other signatories to the deal respond to a U.S. withdrawal? John Glaser comments. Lees meer
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What Should Libertarians Like about Neil Gorsuch?
2 februari 2017 · 7 min
Neil Gorsuch, President Trump's pick for the Supreme Court, has much to recommend him to libertarians, according to Cato adjunct scholar Andrew Grossman. Lees meer
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Neil Gorsuch Nominated to Supreme Court
1 februari 2017 · 17 min
Federal appellate judge Neil Gorsuch is President Trump’s pick to replace the late Antonin Scalia on the Supreme Court. What do we know about his judicial opinions and philosophy? Ilya Shapiro comments. Lees meer
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Optimism on Immigration Reform
1 februari 2017 · 13 min
From where does the U.S. receive refugees and why does that matter? And why be optimistic about prospects for immigration reform? Tim Kane of the Hoover Institution comments. Lees meer
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Close U.S. Military Bases around the Globe?
31 januari 2017 · 10 min
Does the U.S. really need a military presence in dozens of countries around the globe? John Glaser comments. Lees meer
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Fact and Fiction on Trump’s Immigration Order
30 januari 2017 · 7 min
How fair are the criticisms of Donald Trump's order on immigration from seven majority Muslim countries? But the order is probably still illegal. Alex Nowrasteh comments. Lees meer
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The Trouble(s) with Defunding Sanctuary Cities
27 januari 2017 · 10 min
Generally speaking, there's nothing wrong with cities and states refusing to help enforce federal law. David Bier says the same is true for immigration. Lees meer
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Betsy DeVos and School Choice
26 januari 2017 · 16 min
What should a Department of Education headed by a school choice advocate actually do? Neal McCluskey and Jason Bedrick comment. Lees meer
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Brexit, Trump, and Expanding Global Trade
25 januari 2017 · 20 min
As Theresa May appears to work toward positioning Britain as a global hub for expanding trade, the U.S. turns inward. Tom Clougherty and Ryan Bourne comment on Brexit, the European Common Market, and Trumpian Protectionism. Lees meer
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India's Devastating Crackdown on Cash
24 januari 2017 · 11 min
When India suddenly told citizens to swap out their old cash for new cash, the impact was devastating. Jim Dorn explains. Lees meer
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The Populist Parallels of Sanders and Trump
23 januari 2017 · 12 min
President Donald Trump and Senator Bernie Sanders have some strong parallels in their populism. John Samples comments. Lees meer
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Obama Leaves ‘Loaded Weapon’ in the White House
20 januari 2017 · 13 min
Barack Obama expressed concerns about "leaving a loaded weapon lying around" for future presidents to wield. And then he did exactly that. Gene Healy comments on the outgoing President’s aggrandizement of the Oval Office. Lees meer
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Reflections on the Obama Foreign Policy
19 januari 2017 · 11 min
What do we know about the costs and benefits of the Obama foreign policy as his time in the White House comes to an end? Chris Preble comments. Lees meer
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Obama Closes Sanctuary for Cuban Refugees
18 januari 2017 · 12 min
A policy that gave Cubans help escaping Cuba has come to an end in President Obama's final days in office. Alex Nowrasteh comments. Lees meer
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The New Silk Road
17 januari 2017 · 6 min
The 7,500 mile journey from China to London along the "new Silk Road" signals a new era of trade between those countries. U.S. officials should take the hint. Christine Guluzian comments. Lees meer
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Remembering Nat Hentoff
16 januari 2017 · 14 min
The world lost the great civil libertarian, journalist, and Cato scholar Nat Hentoff last week. Scott Bullock comments on his several legacies. Lees meer
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Trump and Trade: Peril and Promise of a Border Adjustment Tax
13 januari 2017 · 17 min
The "border adjustment tax" may be a move to head off a possible trade war undertaken by President-elect Trump. Dan Ikenson and Dan Mitchell discuss the risks and opportunities of such a plan, and alternatives that should be on the table. Lees meer
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Trump and Trade: Executive Power to Restrict Trade
12 januari 2017 · 15 min
Without Congress, just what can a President do to disrupt trading relationships? How far can the President go toward raising the price of products that Americans want? Daniel J. Ikenson comments on executive power and international trade. Lees meer
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Trump and Trade: How Multinationals Make Decisions
11 januari 2017 · 10 min
What makes firms decide where to locate new production facilities? What is the role of the American tax and regulatory environments in attracting production facilities? Dan Pearson comments. Lees meer
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Trump and Trade: Threatening Toyota via Twitter
10 januari 2017 · 14 min
Can the specter of a President-elect threatening companies with punitive taxes really make the U.S. a better place to invest? Simon Lester comments. Lees meer
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Trump and Trade: The Protectionist Triumvirate
9 januari 2017 · 16 min
With Wilbur Ross at Commerce, Peter Navarro at the new National Trade Council, and Robert Lighthizer as U.S. Trade Representative, Donald Trump has assembled a team aimed at protecting U.S. industry from competition. Dan Ikenson and Dan Mitchell comment. Lees meer
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All Obama’s Wars
6 januari 2017 · 13 min
Barack Obama will have served as President during eight continuous years of war. Ben Friedman comments. Lees meer
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Unpopular Speech and the Terrorist Threat
5 januari 2017 · 14 min
Banning speech doesn't stop terrorism, and for some people such bans can make radical, disfavored ideologies more attractive. Flemming Rose comments. Lees meer
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Trump’s Mixed Messages on Nukes
4 januari 2017 · 10 min
President-elect Donald Trump makes many statements via social media and off-mic about America's plans for nuclear weapons, but it's not clear what they mean. Ben Friedman comments. Lees meer
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What States Can Do about Obamacare
3 januari 2017 · 11 min
How states choose to comply with the Affordable Care Act can make a difference for taxpayers. Sal Nuzzo of the James Madison Institute makes his case. Lees meer
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Sex Offender Registries at the High Court
30 december 2016 · 12 min
What are the constitutional issues raised when a government can put someone, even a registered sex offender, behind bars simply for making use of social media? David Post comments on the Packingham case that goes before the Supreme Court next year. Lees meer
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Occupational Licensing and Recidivism
29 december 2016 · 9 min
Does occupational licensing hamper ex cons who want to be productive members of society? Stephen A. Slivinski of Arizona State has some new research on the subject. Lees meer
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Eye Exam Startup vs. South Carolina
28 december 2016 · 8 min
How customers get eyeglasses in South Carolina could be undergoing a big change, but not if the incumbent industry can help it. Robert McNamara of the Institute for Justice discusses the case. Lees meer
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Monetary Methods and Election 2016
27 december 2016 · 20 min
How should the Federal Reserve clear the way for competitive currencies? Jim Grant is publisher of Grant's Interest Rate Observer. We spoke during Cato's monetary conference in November. Lees meer
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Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy
26 december 2016 · 15 min
Heather Ann Thompson discusses Blood in the Water: The Attica Prison Uprising of 1971 and Its Legacy. Lees meer
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Taking Seriously the New Populist and Alt-Right/Fascist Thinkers
25 december 2016 · 15 min
Opposition to liberty isn't always rooted in mere ignorance. It's often rooted in a school of thought that opposes liberty. Tom G. Palmer discusses the new thinkers who are working to make intolerance respectable again. Lees meer
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Homesharing vs. Government
24 december 2016 · 12 min
Homesharing is facing increasing scrutiny from state and local governments. At the State Policy Network annual meeting, Christina Sandefur discusses the controversy. Lees meer
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The Missing Bridge to Vocational Education
23 december 2016 · 15 min
Why are public high schools so bad at preparing young people for so many real jobs in the private sector? Jim Stergios of the Pioneer Institute comments. Lees meer
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The Price of Water, California Edition
23 december 2016 · 8 min
Drought creates big problems in California. Bad water allocation makes those problems worse. Reed Watson of the Property and Environment Research center comments. Lees meer
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Nelson v. Colorado
21 december 2016 · 8 min
When a court throws out a case against you after you've paid restitution, shouldn't you get your money back? David Post comments on the case of Nelson v. Colorado. Lees meer
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What Federal Agencies Don’t Want You to Know about Forfeiture
20 december 2016 · 12 min
The IRS and Customs and Border Patrol are dragging their feet in providing basic information about their civil asset forfeiture programs. Lisa Knepper of the Institute for Justice explains why they've filed suit. Lees meer
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Libertarians and 'Unicorn Governance'
19 december 2016 · 30 min
How should libertarians broaden their understanding of the world beyond mere policy responses? Into what fields should libertarians extend methodological individualism? Anthony Comegna and Steve Horwitz comment. Lees meer
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Midnight Regulating ahead of a Trump Presidency
18 december 2016 · 21 min
The "midnight regulating" that marks the end of every presidential administration is in full swing. But even much of the regulating done over the past several months can be undone quickly in the opening weeks of a Trump Administration. Other regulatory changes may be more challenging. Susan E. Dudley directs the George Washington University Regulatory Studies Center. Lees meer
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The Trump Plan for American Infrastructure
17 december 2016 · 13 min
What infrastructure fixes would deliver the biggest economic boost? And why isn't that the focus of any revamp of American infrastructure? Randal O'Toole comments. Lees meer
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Attitudes about Policing in America
16 december 2016 · 10 min
How do our expectations about how police ought to do their jobs line up with how police actually do their jobs? Emily Ekins is author of "Policing in America." Lees meer
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The Trump Victory and European Populism
15 december 2016 · 15 min
European populists have been emboldened by a Trump victory in the U.S. Presidential race. Alberto Mingardi of Istituto Bruno Leoni says there is at least one bright spot for liberalism in Europe today. Lees meer
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‘Keep Chicago Livable’ Challenges New AirBnB Rule
14 december 2016 · 15 min
Shorge Sato discusses his challenge to the new rule that would convert hundreds of private homes in Chicago into public accommodations. Lees meer
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Rex Tillerson, Exxon-Mobil, and America’s Chief Diplomat
13 december 2016 · 8 min
Rex Tillerson has been designated by Donald Trump as the next U.S. Secretary of State. Beyond his business interests, what would drive his tenure as chief diplomat for the United States? Emma Ashford comments. Lees meer
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