What does it say about us when we turn to comedians to inform our thinking on politics? We’ve witnessed the rise of Ukrainian comedian-turned-wartime-President Volodymyr Zelensky. Former Guatemalan President Jimmy Morales was a comedian, too, but was dogged by very unfunny allegations of corruption. Comedian Dave Smith will likely seek the 2024 Libertarian Party presidential nomination, having led the “Mises […]
The FDA is waging an irrational war against nicotine, vaping
Last week, the Food and Drug Administration handed down a consequential decision affecting millions of consumers: a marketing denial order for the pod-based Juul vaping company. This forced gas stations, convenience stores, and vape shops to immediately stop selling them to customers. Now, the FDA’s actions have been temporarily halted by the D.C. Appeals Court, […]
Consumer Choice Center’s FDA Menthol Melee
In response to the FDA’s proposed rules to outlaw both menthol cigarettes and all flavors in cigars, the Consumer Choice Center hosts its own session, called the Menthol Melee. Given that the FDA has yet to heed the warnings of the impact of the bans, we think it’s time they listen to those who will […]
Not your keys, not your coins: Claiming better ownership of your stack with Bitcoin privacy
The tools to be a better sovereign Bitcoin user are at your disposal – and recent developments suggest you should use them When significant consolidations happen in the cryptocurrency market, Bitcoiners have a habit of sounding the alarm, reminding folks to remove their hard-earned Satoshis from exchanges and brokerages. It’s sound advice both from a price perspective […]
New York lawmakers just killed Bitcoin and crypto mining and consumers will suffer
Albany, NY – Early this morning, the New York State Senate joined with the State Assembly to pass a moratorium on Bitcoin and cryptocurrency mining, issuing yet another reminder that state lawmakers want to deny their residents from interacting with cryptocurrencies. The law would prevent new permits from being issued to carbon-based fueled proof-of-work mining operations that use behind-the-meter energy, […]
Zoning reform should be an election priority
Ontario NDP Leader Andrew Horwath has unveiled the NDP’s platform in the lead up to the next election, with a policy plank putting an end to exclusionary zoning. For many, this is a bold move from the Official Opposition. It also happens to be a policy change that Ontario desperately needs. Exclusionary zoning are prohibitions […]
Plan de Trudeau pour le logement : Grignoter au lieu de mordre
par Yaël Ossowski et David Clement | La Presse (lien permanent) Pour ceux et celles qui souhaitent un meilleur avenir, être propriétaire d’une maison a toujours été un but principal à atteindre, surtout pour la génération des millénariaux. Mais quand on regarde les prix des maisons qui gonflent, la concurrence massive dans l’achat des maisons […]
For the sake of the international order, we need Biden to sell more gas
If President Joe Biden wants to kneecap the Russian war machine and save global liberalism, the best thing he can do is start selling more gas. I don’t mean “I Did That” stickers Gorilla-glued to your gas pumps. I mean pure, American-fracked, and American-drilled natural gas shipped out from our terminals and pumped into European […]
Don’t Be Fooled by Those Who Want to Save You From Tech Monopolies
In the heyday of the net-neutrality fight last decade, tech activists and companies warned of a doom scenario without it: Internet toll lanes, blocking of data and slower speeds. If Washington didn’t reclassify internet service providers as public utilities and give the Federal Communications Commission oversight, they argued, our entire online experience would change for […]
Oklahoma patients need to stop insurers from calling the shots on our care
When we debate the role of government in our health care, we often forget to discuss one of the most powerful institutions with a seat at the table: health insurers. The barrage of hefty insurance premiums, confusing government benefits, and a red tape bonanza keep many of us dazed and confused when we examine our […]