mises.org: Provoked: The Long Train of Abuses that Culminated in the Ukraine War -- https://tinyurl.com/27nngouh -- While the Washington political establishment demonizes Russians for the invasion of Ukraine, our political elites should look in the mirror. Washington played a major role in provoking this conflict in its attempt to restart the Cold War. #liberty #news
reason.com: $230K Defamation Award in N.Y. #TheyLied Case Against Apartment Owner Who Alleged Manager Sexually Assaulted Her -- https://tinyurl.com/27b35fv4 -- From a decision Friday by Manhattan trial judge Judy Kim: Plaintiff, [a] resident building manager … brings this defamation action…The post $230K Defamation Award in N.Y. #TheyLied Case Against Apartment Owner Who Alleged Manager Sexually Assaulted Her appeared first on Reason.com. #liberty #news
reason.com: Elizabeth Warren, CEO-Assassin Cheerleader -- https://tinyurl.com/2bcsxued -- Plus: Trans health care debate, the new space race, French putting pressure on Israel, and more... #liberty #news
reason.com: DOGE Sets Its Sights on High-Speed Rail -- https://tinyurl.com/25poham5 -- After nearly two decades and billions in federal funding, California’s high-speed rail project still isn’t up and running. #liberty #news
mises.org: The Real Scandal of Hunter’s Pardon -- https://tinyurl.com/2bnaqosz -- President Biden should spend his last month in office pardoning more Americans for violations of unconstitutional drug and gun laws. #liberty #news
mises.org: Can Trump Save the Dollar? -- https://tinyurl.com/2b3gqb45 -- While the US dollar still is the world‘s “reserve” currency, its abuse by the Federal Reserve and federal government has weakened it precipitously. While President-elect Trump recognizes the threats to the dollar, is he willing to do what needs to be done to change the situation? #liberty #news
mises.org: Hunter Biden Is Evil—and So Is Joe -- https://tinyurl.com/28ujl6qu -- The unusually extensive “pardon” by lame-duck “President” Biden has been much in the news lately, but the pardon is not the main issue we should be interested in. #liberty #news
mises.org: Progressivism and the Murder of a Health Insurance CEO -- https://tinyurl.com/24vy2q84 -- Progressives are openly cheering the murder of the CEO of UnitedHealthcare. However, it was progressive legislation that created this healthcare crisis in the first place. #liberty #news
mises.org: Book Review: <em>The Age of Debt Bubbles</em> -- https://tinyurl.com/28zy42rg -- The world is awash in debt bubbles, but politicians continue to spend, which requires even more central bank intervention—and more bubbles. Max Rangeley has edited The Age of Debt Bubbles, which details the dangers we face and how to stop the current madness. #liberty #news
reason.com: Biden Faces Mounting Pressure To Clear Federal Death Row and Issue More Commutations After Pardoning His Son -- https://tinyurl.com/2a9nzd3w -- Civil rights groups, law enforcement officials, and religious leaders say Biden needs to use his pardon power to fulfill his campaign promises, not just help his son. #liberty #news
reason.com: Eleventh Circuit Rejects Federal Child Porn/Sex Trafficking Claims Against Video Chat Service Omegle -- https://tinyurl.com/2dcvka2k -- From M.H. v. Omegle.com LLC, decided yesterday by the Eleventh Circuit (Judges Andrew Brasher and Ed Carnes, joined as to…The post Eleventh Circuit Rejects Federal Child Porn/Sex Trafficking Claims Against Video Chat Service Omegle appeared first on Reason.com. #liberty #news
mises.org: How the Government Created Exorbitant Insulin Prices -- https://tinyurl.com/29rn5kg8 -- Progressives blame the free market for insulin prices and want to impose price controls. But, government regulation is to blame. #liberty #news
mises.org: Critical Race Theory and Racial Polylogism -- https://tinyurl.com/25ahxz9h -- Long before the term Critical Race Theory was coined, Ludwig von Mises already was critiquing what he called racial polylogism, which claims that what passes for truth depends upon racial identity. While people might hold different perspectives, truth still is truth. #liberty #news
reason.com: Suspect Apprehended -- https://tinyurl.com/22fttaad -- Plus: Syria developments, Penny acquittal, and more... #liberty #news
reason.com: The Academic Freedom Podcast is Back! -- https://tinyurl.com/22xfjmjv -- The podcast relaunches with a conversation with Cary Nelson #liberty #news
mises.org: The World at War—An Essential New Book from Ralph Raico -- https://tinyurl.com/2dpbkdj7 -- Looking for an introduction to the real story of the foundations and tragedies of the world wars? This new book by the late historian Ralph Raico is a must-read. #liberty #news
reason.com: Free Speech Unmuted: Court Upholds TikTok Divestiture Law -- https://tinyurl.com/22hhcdtz -- My cohost Jane Bambauer and I lay out what the D.C. Circuit said. You can also watch our past episodes:…The post Free Speech Unmuted: Court Upholds TikTok Divestiture Law appeared first on Reason.com. #liberty #news
mises.org: SS IDF Is "Liquidating" The North Gaza Ghetto -- https://tinyurl.com/22tggav4 -- Gaza was always a ghetto, which came in handy for preparing the local population for liquidation after October 2023. #liberty #news
mises.org: The Keynesian Liquidity Trap Fable -- https://tinyurl.com/2arsfxxs -- A central doctrine of the Keynesian system is the “liquidity trap” in which consumers hold money in anticipation of higher interest rates. The act of holding money allegedly promotes “underconsumption,” continuing the economic downturn. This doctrine, however, cannot withstand scrutiny. #liberty #news
reason.com: Intrusive Small Business Reporting Law Slapped With Nationwide Injunction -- https://tinyurl.com/2apv6ync -- A judge says the federal law has no constitutional basis and threatens First and Fourth Amendment rights. #liberty #news