Milton Friedman, Adam Smith, and Other People’s Money by Dan Mitchell From an economic perspective, too much government spending is harmful to economic …
More Guns Does Not Mean More Murders
The Squirrel says: Amazingly, this research came out of Harvard. According to proponents of gun control, more guns in …
Florida fights back against civil asset forfeiture
Civil asset forfeiture is as regular readers know, a policy that law enforcement often abuses to seize a person’s property, such …
In Voicemail, Bank Says It No Longer Lends to Firearms Dealers
The stories of two businessmen who recently were denied banking services because they sell firearms suggest a secretive government program …
So much for that whole “Pursuit of Happiness” thing
UPDATE: Conway’s problems with the North Carolina Building Code Council gained notice of state officials. The North Carolina General Assembly stepped …
A New Car Will Cost You at Least $3,800 Extra Because of Government Regulation
They will always find a way to rob you blind. In another guest post from The Daily Signal out of Heritage …
When police call it “The Equitable Sharing Program” – hide everything you own
Police Department Bought Harleys, Camero, Tasers, With Nearly $1 Million Seized From Citizens Under Controversial Program A new report from …
Small town thuggery, extortion, break-ins and other crimes committed by police
When Local Governments Are Greedy and Corrupt, Don’t Expect Honest and Efficient Law Enforcement by Dan Mitchell While I’m a big fan of …
Everything You ever Needed to Know about Why Low Tax Rates Are the Best Way to Reduce Evasion
Why do many people engage in civil disobedience and decide not to comply with tax laws? Our leftist friends (the …
Another state allows conceal carry without a permit.
The West Virginia Senate voted down a Governor’s veto to allow people over 21 to conceal carry their firearms without having …
Why Federalism is a very good thing
Learning from New Jersey’s Bad Tax Policy by Dan Mitchell Federalism is a great idea, and not just because America’s Founders wanted a …
Wayne LaPierre: The Second Amendment guarantees all of our freedoms
NRA Executive Vice President and Chief Executive Officer Wayne LaPierre , took the stage at CPAC 2016 to speak on …
Rep. Lamar Smith: The Inconvenient Facts the Media Ignore About Climate Change
Americans in large numbers are turning off TV newscasts, canceling subscriptions to newspapers, and seeking other sources of news. Distrust …
Apple (Private Sector) or the FBI (Government): Whom Do You Trust With Your Data?
Last week the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) (i.e. the government) received a court order (i.e. from the government) that …
“While getting lashes or electrification you must not cry at all”
Dan’s been to Cambodia and his view on communism has grown even darker than it was before. Remember President Reagan’s words …
UPDATE: The devastating Zika virus
Zika virus is spread to people through mosquito bites. The most common symptoms of Zika virus disease are fever, rash, …
SEN. CHUCK GRASSLEY: 10 MYTHS ABOUT GUNS
This week, President Barack Obama announced executive actions related to guns. Here are 10 common myths about firearms. Myth No. …
Five Things Young Adults Should Know About Buying Health Insurance
Imagine what you could do with $2,000. If you’re between 18 and 34, you might travel somewhere fun. Maybe buy …
VIDEO: USA power grid attacked every four days
About once every four days, part of the nation’s power grid — a system whose failure could leave millions in …
Should Drones Be Regulated? Balancing Privacy, Airspace Rules
The Federal Aviation Administration missed its Sept. 30 deadline to file national regulations for drone use. Interest groups sent a letter …
Even more spying from workplace wellness programs
Workplace Wellness Programs Put Employee Privacy At Risk Houston workers who checked the fine print said they weren’t sure whether …
Is your company wellness program actually spying on you?
If your company hasn’t launched a wellness program, this might be the year. Benefits enrollment have increased in 2016, and …
Homeowners Battle to Stop City Taking Their Homes
The Squirrel says: You NEVER know what’s going to bite you. Sometimes, the things you take most for granted, like the …
Policing for Profit and 7 Things You Should Know about civil asset forfeiture
From the prestigious Heritage Foundation comes this shocking article that looks at the rise of civil asset forfeiture and how …
Readers Ask About Concierge Medicine And Medicare; Insulin Costs And The Doughnut Hole
Readers Ask About Concierge Medicine And Medicare; Insulin Costs And The Doughnut Hole By Michelle Andrews September 8, 2015 This week, …
Do you qualify? Will the government help to repair or improve your home?
Want to add an addition onto your home? Renovate your bathroom or basement? Learn about programs to help pay for …
It’s Single Working Women’s Week – So check your Social Security situation
By better understanding your benefits as a single woman, you can capture more Social Security income over your lifetime. According …
The kitchen of second chances
Sometimes we come across things that don’t really fit all our Self-Reliance categories but this story is a stand out …
School lunch program tracks students via thumbprint scans and sends info to Feds
File this under Give Them an Inch and They’ll Take a Mile. Another move from the Surveillance State A Pennsylvania …
Power rationing, the spy in the shower and the neighborhood snitch
The reason we are suspicious of smart meters goes back a ways. At the start of the Obama Administration, we predicted that …