Calculating freedom in an unfree world
How does one quantify freedom? Is it even possible to calculate such a thing? Over the years, several entities have collaborated in an attempt to do just that. Freedom House, …
DEA denies reality, rejects reclassification of cannabis
There’s an old saying, “The wheels of justice turn slowly, but grind exceedingly fine.” This is especially true when it comes to the War on Drugs, waged initially by Richard …
Debates, free speech and forced association
In a ruling that came as a surprise to very few, US District Judge Rosemary Collyer dismissed the antitrust case filed by Gary Johnson & Jill Stein against the Commission …
Reasons not to vote
I recently came across an article titled “20 Reasons Not to Vote” which basically claimed in different ways that voting is an act of aggression, and no one who claims …
In defense of torrents
With much fanfare from the Department of Justice, the alleged operator of the largest torrent site, Artem Vaulin, was arrested in Poland and the website was seized. Assistant Attorney General …
Why Hillary hates Citizens United
Many people over the last 6 years have called for one of the most controversial and misunderstood Supreme Court decisions to be overturned. The latest call came, not surprisingly from …
2016: the new 1969
In July 1969 John Lennon released a song titled “Give Peace a Chance” that quickly became an anthem for the anti-war and counterculture movements. “And on Nov. 15, [1969],” The …
After Brexit, what’s N(H)ex(i)t?
In the wake of the so-called Brexit vote – in which British voters narrowly voted to split from the European Union – many have been wondering if the UK’s exit …
Solving the opioid crisis without handcuffs, Granite Hammers or tax-payer dollars
It’s been 45 years since Richard Nixon declared a “war on drugs.” The Drug Policy Alliance reports, “He dramatically increased the size and presence of federal drug control agencies, and …
Should elections be mere formalities?
“We can’t let just anyone on the ballot, otherwise it would be cluttered with too many choices and lead to voter confusion,” is often said by those who advocate for …