How the Federal Government Conquered Utah
In its fight against the Mormons of Utah Territory we see how Washington began to impose federal rule directly on Americans at the point of a bayonet.
What the Media Says about Homeschooling
Even though homeschooling is growing in this country and the educational results are overwhelmingly positive. So, US progressive journalists naturally believe homeschooling is evil and should be made illegal.
Diplomacy, Distrust, and Nuclear War
It has been nearly 80 years since US aircraft dropped two atomic bombs on Japanese cities, but today, nations stockpiled with nuclear weapons engage in reckless foreign policies. It is…
The Fable of the Economic “Soft Landing”
Keynesians believe that if there is a bout of inflation, central banks can slowly guide the economy to a “soft landing” which minimizes unemployment and income losses. Such policies, however,…
Presidential Election or Economic Illiteracy Contest?
While we experience the predictable economic consequences of bad economic policies, the two main presidential candidates seem to be competing in an unspoken contest to demonstrate profound economic illiteracy. Unfortunately,…
Why State Enforcement of “Fairness” is Wrong
A recurring myth among progressives is that the state can enforce “fairness.” However, given that government cannot even effectively define fairness, one doubts that the state can “enforce” what it…
Past Tense
Mark discusses the issues of homelessness, poverty, technology, and government in two 1995 episodes of the Star Trek series, Deep Space 9.
The Mises-Hoiles Correspondence: What Might Have Been
From 1949 to 1962, American libertarian R.C. Hoiles and Ludwig von Mises corresponded many times, discussing issues relating to state power. While the correspondence at times was acrimonious, nonetheless, it…