National Self-Determination and Individual Liberty https://mises.org/mises-wire/national-self-determination-and-individual-liberty By Wanjiru Njoya > Murray Rothbard believed that national self-determination was essential for individual freedom. Rothbard also did not make the error of connecting a nation to a government. One was not the other.

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By Wanjiru Njoya Murray Rothbard believed that national self-determination was essential for individual freedom. Rothbard also did not make the err...

Stacker Sports Pod: Fixing the All Star Game and Fighting for Olympic Puck Pride

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> Undisciplined and GrayRuby talk NBA all star game, the Super Bowl, Olympic winter games and more.

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State Department Approves Military Sale to Ukraine | The Libertarian Institute

State Department Approves Military Sale to Ukraine | The Libertarian Institute

> The White House has notified Congress that it intends to sell $185 million in spare military parts to Ukraine.  > “The State Department has made a determination approving a possible Foreign Military Sale to the Government of Ukraine of Class IX Spare Parts and related equipment for an estimated cost of $185 million,” a statement  from the Defense Security Cooperation Agency (DSCA) explained. “The Government of Ukraine has requested to buy Class IX spare parts in support of U.S. Army-supplied vehicles and weapon systems.” > The DSCA did not say whether Europe or Ukraine would pay for the parts. European countries have created a fund to buy American weapons for Kiev. The DSCA said the spare parts are an “urgent need” for Ukraine.

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The White House has notified Congress that it intends to sell $185 million in spare military parts to Ukraine. “The State Department has made a d...

Calls for “Unity” Help the Federal Government Seize More Power https://mises.org/mises-wire/calls-unity-help-federal-government-seize-more-power By Ryan McMaken > In the United States, no state is allowed to ever leave, or to even control its own borders. This leads to more centralized political power in every way.

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By Ryan McMaken In the United States, no state is allowed to ever leave, or to even control its own borders. This leads to more centralized politic...

Stop Fighting Your Neighbor: The Mechanics of State Power and How to Opt Out https://mises.org/mises-wire/stop-fighting-your-neighbor-mechanics-state-power-and-how-opt-out By Michael Matulef > The modern state doesn’t get its power from the consent of the governed. Instead, it creates crises and then uses coercion to demand obedience. I thought Michael was on SN, but I couldn't find his nym. He's definitely on nostr, though: @Michael Matulef

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By Michael Matulef The modern state doesn’t get its power from the consent of the governed. Instead, it creates crises and then uses coercion to ...

The Vain Struggle to Curb Congressional Stock Trading | Libertarian Institute

The Vain Struggle to Curb Congressional Stock Trading | The Libertarian Institute

By Joseph Solis-Mullen > In the halls of the U.S. Capitol, where lawmakers craft policies that shape the nation’s economy, a persistent ethical dilemma looms: the ability of members of Congress to trade stocks while possessing privileged, non-public information. This practice raises serious concerns about insider trading, where legislators can leverage insights from committee briefings, closed-door meetings, or upcoming legislation to achieve returns that often outpace the broader market. Studies have shown that congressional portfolios frequently beat benchmarks like the S&P 500, with average returns for Democrats at 31% and Republicans at 26.1% in 2024, compared to the index’s 24.9% gain. > Such advantages not only fuel (correct) perceptions of corruption but also undermine public confidence in government institutions, where trust is already at historic lows. The core issue stems from the inherent conflicts of interest.

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By Joseph Solis-Mullen In the halls of the U.S. Capitol, where lawmakers craft policies that shape the nation’s economy, a persistent ethical dil...

Donald 'Right About Everything' Trump Gets Prices Wrong | Libertarian Institute

Donald 'Right About Everything' Trump Gets Prices Wrong | The Libertarian Institute

By James Bovard > President Donald Trump constantly blusters as if he deserves the ‘Nobel Prize for Economic Triumphs,’ just like he supposedly deserved the Nobel Peace Prize. Last week in a speech in Iowa, he doubled down on his triumphs by referring to himself in the third person: > “Just after one year of President Trump, our economy is booming…Incomes are rising. Investment is soaring. Inflation has been defeated.” > Unfortunately, Trump’s record on the economy is as shaky as his claims that he ended eight wars.

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By James Bovard President Donald Trump constantly blusters as if he deserves the ‘Nobel Prize for Economic Triumphs,’ just like he supposedly d...