New Year, new laws
January 1 is more than just the date that marks the start of a new year, and the time that many people make resolutions about how their life is going …
SCOTUS decision paves way for expanded cannabis legalization
On March 18, the Oregon Department of Revenue announced that during the first month of legal cannabis sales, nearly $3.5 million in tax revenues were raised, which far exceeded projections. …
Looking ahead to 2016 elections
A new year is upon us, which means a few things. First and foremost, it’s a Presidential election year which means the focus for most of the year will be …
In defense of fantasy sports gambling
The New York Attorney General’s office recently sent cease and desist letters to “daily fantasy sports (DFS) wagering sites DraftKings and FanDuel… ordering both companies to immediately stop accepting wagers …
Can libertarians have success outside the two-party system?
Even with the 2016 election a full year away, the next election cycle is in full-swing. Along with the discussions about which candidates, if any, are worthy of support of …
Regulate everything like tomatoes: a guide to ending the drug war
In late February, the Colorado Department of Revenue Marijuana Enforcement Division released a reports stating, “On December 31, 2014, Colorado concluded a full twelve months of lawful retail marijuana sales …
Debunking the CEPR report on minimum wage
A recent “study” released by the Center for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) attempts to debunk the claim by many economists that increasing the minimum wage harms job growth. The analysis …