Thomas Woods on States Rights

Historian/Author Tom Woods details the states’ rights understanding at the time of the Constitution’s ratification. Continue »

Walter Williams on Discrimination and Liberty

When Rand Paul suggested the 1964 Civil Rights Act went too far, he was widely criticized by Democrats and Republicans alike. Here, Professor Williams explains why they are wrong and Rand is right, while making a far more important point about liberty itself. Continue »

The War Prayer

With The War Prayer, Twain grabs our conscience by the lapels, and challenges us to re-examine our most cherished beliefs about patriotism, and what it truly means to be an American. Continue »

Euro Lending Merry-Go-Round

How can broke economies lend money to other broke economies who haven’t got any money? Continue »

Supreme Court Finds Even More Federal Police Power Hidden In Constitution

The Supreme Court has recently upheld a law allowing the government keep federal prisoners locked up if they’re deemed “sexually dangerous”…indefinitely…after their sentence is over. In a 7-2 decision the Court ruled in favor of the government in U.S. v. Comstock et al. Continue »

An Analogy Illustrating the Inadequacy of the Constitution

The Constitution has not only allowed the kind of government we have, but incentivized this government’s expansion and thieving. Like the teacher who simply tells the students not to cheat, the Constitution’s “limited” and divided powers are inadequate to prevent massive, systematic invasion of person and property. Continue »

Rand Paul and Civil Rights

southernavenger — May 20, 2010 — When Rand Paul won the Kentucky Republican Primary for US Senate in a landslide, he was immediately attacked by both the Left and Right–and for the same reason. Continue »

The Greecing of America Simplified

The repercussions from Greece’s fiscal crisis are starting to ripple around the world. But are lessons being learned? Continue »