By Norm Singleton Critics of free market-minded members of Congress often disparage them for blocking “must-pass” pieces of legislation. These detractors argue that liberty-focused lawmakers should not let perfect be the enemy of the good— and that isolated concerns will never be enough to ensure more fiscal conservatism or fend off the regulatory state. This…
Should libertarians be optimistic these changes will allow the GOP to govern with more limited government principles? by John Murphy According to Congressman Andrew Ogles (R-TN)’s interview with The Epoch Times‘ Roger L. Simon, we know McCarthy made these concessions to win over his opposition: Jeffersonian Motion – It takes only one congressperson to bring…
by Duell Lauderdale Tomorrow, I am voting Yes on Amendment 3. I am also a conservative Republican. The amendment would change the Missouri Constitution to legalize marijuana for adults over age 21, allow individuals to grow their own marijuana, and set up a licensing scheme for legal sales of marijuana in Missouri. I believe that…
20 for 20, Parts 1-4 linked below. You’ve come a long way, baby. But we’re not done yet. Today we’re discussing your favorite topic — you. You’re in the spotlight. But you can’t use Instagram filters or FUPA-slimming camera angles for this close-up. Can you allow yourself to feel exposed? Good. Doors are locked. Blinds…
After a congressional report exposing the unethical practices of four major baby food companies was released in the winter of 2021, parents nationwide became outraged. The document’s findings were truly appalling. The Subcommittee on Economic and Consumer Policy discovered blatant disregard for the safe limits of arsenic, cadmium, lead, and mercury in the baby food…
Thomas Catenacci President Joe Biden is expected to announce a temporary pause on an environmental rule that regulates gasoline mix Tuesday, the White House announced. Biden is set to announce that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will allow energy providers to supply gas stations with 15% ethanol blend fuel throughout the summer, during an event…
One of the awful ironies of the pandemic lockdowns is that the people least at risk from Covid were among those whom the lockdowns hurt the most. We refer, of course, to the restrictions placed on children. Parks, zoos, and swimming pools were shut down. Little League seasons were canceled. In many states schools went…
Arif Efendi, a London-based businessman shares in this op-ed his view on cryptocurrency and Sweden’s call for the EU to ban Bitcoin mining. Businessman Arif Efendi shares his view on cryptocurrency and Sweden’s proposal to ban Bitcoin mining. According to businessman Arif Efendi, cryptocurrency has come under fire in recent years. As a result, Sweden…
Two years into the COVID-19 pandemic, small businesses across the country are still struggling under the weight of government restrictions and mandates. Now, they’re in for another ugly welcome this New Year—at least, in the 84 places that are raising their mandatory minimum wages in 2022. When states or local governments pass minimum wage increases,…
Laurel Duggan The Supreme Court heard oral arguments Wednesday in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, a case that could potentially overturn the Roe v. Wade precedent which enshrines elective abortions throughout the first six months of pregnancy nationwide. Overturning Roe would not outlaw abortion in the U.S., but would instead allow individual states to restrict…