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Common Law Liberalism: A New Theory of the Libertarian Society
2 januari 2025 · 21 min
John Hasnas says the common law has a lot to recommend it over lawmaker legislating. He makes his case in Common Law Liberalism: A New Theory of the Libertarian Society. Lees meer
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Wildfire Risks and Mitigation
27 december 2024 · 10 min
Who controls currently federal lands can tell us quite a bit about how wildfire risks are likely to be managed. Hannah Down of the Property and Environment Research Center comments. Lees meer
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State Preemption, Zoning, and "Local" Control
27 december 2024 · 19 min
What's the middle ground between local zoning tyrannies and state preemption? Mark Miller of the Pacific Legal Foundation discusses ways to expand housing production amid restrictionist local zoning. Lees meer
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Is the War on Flavored Vapes in Its Final Stretch?
24 december 2024 · 10 min
Flavored e-cigarettes are a popular whipping boy for would-be regulators. Jeff Singer explains why it's terrible policy to punish would-be former smokers. Lees meer
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Renewing Small Towns with Zoning Reform
20 december 2024 · 13 min
Downtowns built 100 years ago are still viable, so why are they so hard to build today? Andrew Cline is president of the Josiah Bartlett Center for Public Policy. We talked about what's instructive about the changes in New Hampshire's zoning rules that have left so many towns unable to renew themselves. Lees meer
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Nowhere to Live: The Hidden Story of America's Housing Crisis
19 december 2024 · 25 min
The history of government control over how and where people live is told in Nowhere to Live: The Hidden Story of America's Housing Crisis. Jim Burling is the book's author. Lees meer
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What Policy Questions Are Too Big for State Executive Agencies?
18 december 2024 · 10 min
The major questions doctrine from the Supreme Court places some limits on the kinds of questions the executive branch can handle alone. Are there similar "too large" delegations at the state level? Adi Dynar of the Pacific Legal Foundation comments. Lees meer
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The Human Freedom Index 2024: A Decade of Tracking Human Freedom Across the Globe
17 december 2024 · 17 min
The Human Freedom Index is now in its tenth year. What have we learned about the state of and trends in human freedom? Author Ian Vasquez explains. Lees meer
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State Powers vs. Central Bank Digital Currency
16 december 2024 · 9 min
How would states respond to the threat posed by central bank digital currency? Niklas Kleinworth of the Idaho Freedom Foundation has considered how states have and should respond to the looming possibility of a federal CBDC. Lees meer
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How Will the New Regulatory Landscape Change Congress?
13 december 2024 · 12 min
Federal courts won't be deferring to federal agencies as often going forward. How does that change Congress's need for expertise when legislating? Joe Luppino-Esposito of the Pacific Legal Foundation has a few ideas. Lees meer
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Cato Identifies Trillions in Spending Cuts for DOGE
12 december 2024 · 27 min
The Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) has been tasked with identifying regulatory and spending reforms to shrink government. The new report for the informal agency from the Cato Institute identifies trillions in spending cuts and other reforms. Cato’s Alex Nowrasteh and Ryan Bourne detail the substantial spending and regulatory cuts. Lees meer
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Certificate of Need Laws and Pandemic Response
12 december 2024 · 11 min
States with certificate of need laws, where incumbent firms get to shut down their would-be competitors' plans, had more difficulties handling the pandemic. Jaimie Cavanaugh of the Pacific Legal Foundation explains. Lees meer
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Licensing Would Reduce Access to Lactation Support Services
10 december 2024 · 13 min
Evidence suggests breastfeeding protects babies against short- and long-term health problems, so why license those who would help women do it? Cato's Jeff Singer and coauthor Sofia Hamilton discuss their new paper. Lees meer
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The Work Yet to Be Done to Free Workers from State Licensing
9 december 2024 · 17 min
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Decarbonizing the Grid Means Accepting Tradeoffs
6 december 2024 · 15 min
It's hard to take seriously a push for decarbonization that doesn't involve nuclear power and yet might impose large personal costs on individual consumers. Jason Hayes of the Mackinac Center details some of the tradeoffs involved in changing energy markets with an eye toward reducing carbon emissions. Lees meer
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Understanding the FCC's Massive Power to Punish and Promote Speech
5 december 2024 · 18 min
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US Continues Making Troubling Promises to Ukraine
4 december 2024 · 14 min
The US has given the green light for Ukraine strike targets deep into Russia with US weapons. Eric Gomez comments on that and other big shifts in Russia's war on Ukraine ahead of the US transfer of executive power. Lees meer
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Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health
3 december 2024 · 8 min
Dr. Marty Makary has been nominated to head the Food and Drug Administration. In October, he sat down with Cato's Jeff Singer to discuss his new book, Blind Spots: When Medicine Gets It Wrong, and What It Means for Our Health. Lees meer
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Threats to Donor Privacy Persist
2 december 2024 · 15 min
Whether you're a generous supporter of the Cato Institute or any other nonprofit, make no mistake: Threats to donor privacy and tax-advantaged giving are still out there, and are largely politically motivated. Luke Wachob and Peter Lipsett explain. Lees meer
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War with Mexico over Fentanyl Would Be Disastrous
27 november 2024 · 10 min
Concerns over fentanyl imports are leading some in Congress to call for an actual invasion of Mexico with the US military. Brandan Buck explains why a fresh war with a next-door neighbor continues to be a terrible idea. Lees meer
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A Fresh Challenge to Government-Run Theft (Civil Forfeiture)
26 november 2024 · 8 min
When the FBI searched hundreds of safe deposit boxes, they kept the contents of safes containing more than $5000 in cash or valuables. A challenge is now in federal circuit court in Washington, DC. Tommy Berry explains what the court should do. Lees meer
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Federal Regulation and the 'Department' of Government Efficiency (DOGE)
25 november 2024 · 16 min
How much should we expect in terms of enhanced liberty and savings for taxpayers from the "Department" of Government Efficiency? Cato's Tom Firey and the Pacific Legal Foundation's Willie Yeatman break down some elements of the challenge. Lees meer
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Will the New FCC Meddle More or Less?
22 november 2024 · 21 min
The next Trump Administration will feature a new head of the FCC, Brendan Carr. He's said he stands on the side of the First Amendment when it comes to some FCC roles, but also views many tech firms as central to a "censorship cartel." Cato’s Jennifer Huddleston and Brent Skorup comment. Lees meer
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The Conductor: The Story of Rev. John Rankin, Abolitionism's Essential Founding Father
21 november 2024 · 18 min
A key figure in the end of slavery in America has never been treated to proper biography until now. Caleb Franz is author of The Conductor: The Story of Rev. John Rankin, Abolitionism's Essential Founding Father. Lees meer
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Trump Nominees Need Senate Appraisal, not Senate Abdication
20 november 2024 · 12 min
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Some Cold Economics on the Biden Plan to Expand Nuclear Power
19 november 2024 · 11 min
The economics of nuclear power should signal that Biden's late-term commitment to its expansion doesn't mean a whole lot, at least not for a few decades. David Kemp comments. Lees meer
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The Worst Argument for CBDCs
19 november 2024 · 14 min
Central bank digital currency will be a looming threat for some time to come, and arguments in their favor often depend on your ignorance of the power of the technology. Will Luther and Nick Anthony explain. Lees meer
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Tales of Illuminatus! for Conspiratorial Times
15 november 2024 · 15 min
The sci-fi classic The Illuminatus! Trilogy is well-suited to our current moment of widespread, mindbending conspiracy theories with real-world impacts. Bobby Campbell is heading up a comic book adaptation of that series. Lees meer
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Yes, End the Department of Education
14 november 2024 · 15 min
Though ending the Department of Education is a good idea, even fans of school choice ought to be wary of President-elect Trump's plan to nationalize school choice. Neal McCluskey explains why. Lees meer
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The Social Security Trust Fund and Other Fictions
13 november 2024 · 17 min
No, it's not real. The Social Security trust fund is a gimmick. And if it were real, it would be full of IOUs. Romina Boccia lays to rest several fictions surrounding Social Security. Lees meer
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RFK Jr., #MAHA, and Public Health
12 november 2024 · 18 min
Robert Kennedy Jr. may carry significant influence in public health policy in the near term. Even if he seems to recognize a few big problems inherent to federal policymaking, many of his most prominent ideas are seriously misguided. Jeff Singer comments. Lees meer
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The State-Run Corporate Handouts That Help Politicians and Harm Taxpayers
11 november 2024 · 10 min
State governments regularly engage in corporate handouts to boost their electability. The evidence that they're good for taxpayers is still weak. John Mozena of the Center for Economic Accountability and Cato’s Steve Slivinski comment. Lees meer
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The Voters and Issues That Returned Trump to the White House
8 november 2024 · 14 min
Immigration and inflation loomed large in the race for the White House. Emily Ekins details the what changed since 2020. Lees meer
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Ballot Issues in 2024
7 november 2024 · 12 min
Americans voted on more than just a contentious Presidential fight. Ranked-choice voting, labor reform, and drugs were among the issues decided. Walter Olson details a few of them. Lees meer
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Trump Again
6 november 2024 · 12 min
For freedom-enhancing policy, a second Trump term provides obvious, large downsides and risks, but there are likely policy upsides to a second Trump term. Alex Nowrasteh explains what Donald Trump might do in his now-secured second term. Lees meer
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'Shaken Baby Syndrome' and the Death Penalty in Texas
6 november 2024 · 14 min
A man currently on death row in Texas is probably innocent, and it’s taken more effort than you might hope to get his case re-examined. Republican State Rep. Brian Harrison comments on the legislature’s temporary delay to Robert Roberson’s execution. Lees meer
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A Better Way to Pick Judges?
5 november 2024 · 9 min
The work of judges is often opaque to the public and poorly understood generally, and yet voters are regularly expected to vote on them. Clint Bolick of the Arizona Supreme Court makes his case for a better way. Lees meer
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Antitrust Policy under Harris or Trump
4 november 2024 · 8 min
The Biden administration's FTC has earned the ire of many who support a more freewheeling business sector. Would a Harris administration maintain that skepticism toward big business? Or are those ideas about punishing big companies more suited to Team Trump? Jennifer Huddleston comments. Lees meer
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The State of the IVF Debate
2 november 2024 · 13 min
Public machinations over in vitro fertilization have stepped up since the Supreme Court's Dobbs decision, including a high-profile endorsement of federal subsidies from presidential candidate Donald Trump. Vanessa Brown Calder says that plan is wrongheaded and provides some context. Lees meer
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Anarchy, State, and Utopia at 50
1 november 2024 · 33 min
Robert Nozick's Anarchy, State, and Utopia is 50. Professor Eric Mack discusses its relevance today. Lees meer
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Rising Tripwires in the Fight over Ukraine
31 oktober 2024 · 10 min
The introduction of soldiers from both North and South Korea in Russia's assault on Ukraine poses significant risks for the US. Cato's Doug Bandow explains. Lees meer
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The Presidential Abuse of (Delegated) Tariff Powers
30 oktober 2024 · 14 min
Congress has broadly delegated its tariff powers to the president. There is a real risk that the legislative and judicial branches would not check a future president’s abuse of US trade law as currently written. Cato's Clark Packard provides details. Lees meer
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The US Should Welcome 'Digital Nomads'
29 oktober 2024 · 9 min
Digital nomads are people who can do their work from anywhere and regularly do. Unclear rules governing foreigners working in the US make our country relatively less welcoming to these travelers. David Bier explains. Lees meer
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We Need to Talk about the Federal Funds Rate
28 oktober 2024 · 12 min
The Federal Reserve directly controls a rate that for a long time drove interest rates. Does it still work that way? Cato's Jai Kedia looked at the evidence. Lees meer
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US Policy and China's Military Dance Surrounding Taiwan
25 oktober 2024 · 14 min
China's irregular military exercises around Taiwan express Beijing's displeasure with Taiwanese leadership, so how seriously should the US take those demonstrations? Eric Gomez comments. Lees meer
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A Paradox of Protectionism
24 oktober 2024 · 9 min
Protectionist measures like tariffs often harm the very firms and people they're supposed to help. Paul Best explains in a new piece in Free Society. Lees meer
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Christian Nationalism Then and Now
23 oktober 2024 · 16 min
Paul Matzko discusses some of the long history of American-style mashups of faith traditions and the direction of government. Lees meer
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Education Entrepreneurs Ramping Up
21 oktober 2024 · 17 min
Education entrepreneurship has grown dramatically since the pandemic. Kerry McDonald details how to protect these innovative learning environments from regulators. Lees meer
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Taking Back Congressional Power over Tariffs and Trade
18 oktober 2024 · 24 min
The freedom to trade is morally good. Congress has sadly delegated many of its powers over trade to the White House. That poses particular risks today. Senator Rand Paul (R-KY) discusses his efforts at reclaiming legislative power over trade. Lees meer
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Dispelling the Fear and Loathing over Ranked-Choice Voting
17 oktober 2024 · 16 min
As many voters will consider changes to voting processes, what does recent experience tell us about ranked-choice voting? Walter Olson explains. Lees meer
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