I’m a big believer that some images do a great job of capturing an issue. The essential insight of supply-side economics. The …
Are federal and state-funded child care centers funding terrorist groups overseas?
Welfare fraud is an expensive problem for American taxpayers, but as a new report reveals, the cost might not be …
The Peculiar History of Arthurdale ~ A failed experiment in Socialism
Here we sit in a branchy row, thinking of beautiful things we know, Dreaming of deeds that we mean to …
Passports Were a “Temporary” War Measure
File under “Give them an inch and they’ll take a mile. ~Kelly” In the age of heavily restricted migration, passport …
Syrup Smugglers Take on the Maple Mafia
O Canada – the land of moose and snow, where the drugs are cheap, the people are notoriously nice, and …
The Incomprehensible Horror of Venezuelan Socialism
It’s now a pattern. I’ll come across a soul-sapping story about terrible suffering caused by statism in Venezuela and I …
You don’t see this every day! Massive jaguar takes on big a$$ reptile
You guys know I love Mike Rowe, right? He speaks so much sense on the skills-gap in this country. Well, …
Spectacular wastes of taxpayer money!
Click here to download your free copy: Federal_Fumbles_2017 Our national debt is careening toward $19 trillion (yes, that is a 19 …
Falling Red Tape = Rising Economic Growth
I was not optimistic about a Trump presidency, says Dan Mitchell. Before the 2016 election, I characterized him as a …
Great Myths of the Great Depression
Many volumes have been written about the Great Depression and its impact on the lives of millions of Americans. Historians, …
Feds talk cops into scanning gun-show customers’ license plates
Once again, the federal government has violated the rights of many in hopes of catching a few criminals. This time, …
Ever wondered where your taxes go?
Research shows 1.97 million federal employees cost $1 million per minute in taxpayer-funded compensation OpenTheBooks Oversight Report – Mapping the …
Why two straight Irish men are getting married
Great Moments in International Taxation – By Dan Mitchell. Back in 2013, I wrote about a gay guy adopting his long-time …
The Great Horse-Manure Crisis of 1894
We commonly read or hear reports to the effect that “If trend X continues, the result will be disaster.” The …
The Federal Regulations That Affect Your Thanksgiving Foods
There is virtually no aspect of our lives over which laws and ordinances do not reign. Even the Thanksgiving menu …
Video Funny: UN Home Security!
UN Home Security secures your home just like the United Nations protects countries.
UPDATE: Will your driver’s license be valid for airline travel next January? Nine states won’t be.
UPDATE: Passengers flying internally in the U.S. now have until 2020 to make sure they have counterfeit-resistant state-issued drivers licenses to …
The FDA is killing people with their dumb rules
Overcoming FDA Bureaucracy and Saving Lives with Expanded “Right to Try” by Dan Mitchell I’m lucky. When I think of how government …
Really? Change the Jefferson Memorial? Leave it just the way it is!
If you thought the good, national tidings emanating from America’s solar eclipse would begin to bridge the racial divide arising …
Q. When is a frog worth more than a family’s livelihood? A. When it’s in Cali.
As ZeroHedge points out that California is known for its wacky legislation. But this one is incredible (not quite as incredible …
Why we don’t want a cashless society – ever.
Imagine a life without cash? If you’re like me you’re probably almost there. Credit cards, debit cards, swipe technology, online …
Why are the renewable energy companies worried?
Energy Secretary Rick Perry said the upcoming Department of Energy study on power grid’s reliability is needed to address the …
World War I Opened the Door for Central Planning
Memorial Day remembers all our conflicts. The largely European War known as “World War I,” “The War to end all …
Another Reminder that the United States Should Not Become a European-Style Welfare State
One of the more surreal aspects of the 2016 campaign was watching Bernie Sanders argue that the United States should become more …
Thomas Edison Would Have Been Given Adderall Today
“The trouble with our way of educating is that it does not give elasticity to the mind. It casts the …
Help Veterans by Abolishing the Veterans Administration and the rest….
by Dan Mitchell With Christmas approaching, people are putting together their lists for Santa Claus. I’m not sure I’ll find any …
No. 1 Choice for elimination? The Insane World of Agriculture Subsidies
I’ve argued before that the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) should be the top target of those seeking to shut …
Mirror, Mirror, on the Wall, which Nation Has the Most Total Freedom of All?
I get that many of you aren’t Libertarians, preferring your politics a little more red! But this is an interesting look …
The New York Times (Accidentally) Debunks the Never-Ending Fairy Tale of Gun Control
by Dan Mitchell When I write about gun control, I generally make two arguments. First, criminals are lawbreakers, so the notion …
Dana Perino: How My Husband Ended Up in Jail After Walking Our Dog
COMMENTARY BY Dana Perino@DanaPerino Dana Perino served for seven years in the administration of President George W. Bush and became …