Reason

  • The privacy bill that exempts government and beefs up the FTC

    Last week, a discussion draft of the American Privacy Rights Act was published. Considering I’ve written about the need for a national privacy law for some time, I wanted to be sure I gave it a honest read. I will publish a more detailed summary on the Consumer Choice Center website here soon. Herein you’ll…

  • Reason — How Disney Cashes In on Corporate Welfare

    My article on Disney was reprinted on Reason Magazine. Generations of children and adults worldwide have grown up on Walt Disney comics and movies featuring Mickey Mouse and thousands of other characters, visited the sprawling and magical theme parks in Florida and California, and played with toys and games brandishing the familiar Disney logo. But despite…

  • Article on Reason.com: Michigan Lawmakers Pass Right-to-Work Law

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    Another article of mine was reprinted on Reason’s website, this time on Michigan passing “right-to-work” legislation.  Reason is a libertarian magazine that features great commentary and analysis on the pressing issues of our day. Enjoy: Yaël Ossowski | Dec. 11, 2012 2:55 pm Overcoming the large crowds that have descended upon the capital, Michigan House members approved legislation allowing…

  • Article on Reason.com: How Tampa’s Surveillance State Profited from the Republican National Convention

    Another article of mine was reprinted on Reason’s website, showing how the leftover spoils from the Republican National Convention have left a police state in the city of Tampa, Fla. Reason is a libertarian magazine that features great commentary and analysis on the pressing issues of our day. Enjoy: A vast network of surveillance cameras, armored trucks…

  • Article on Reason.com: Florida Weighs Corporate Welfare for New Sports Stadium

    Another article of mine was reprinted on Reason’s website, detailing the push for Tampa Bay taxpayers to pick up the tab for a new baseball stadium. Reason is a libertarian magazine that features great commentary and analysis on the pressing issues of our day. Enjoy: Whether or not they’re fans of baseball, residents in Tampa and St.…

  • Article on Reason.com: Florida Officials Seek to Ban Cell Phone Use in Cars and Public Meetings

    Unbeknownst to me, an article I wrote was reprinted on Reason’s website, detailing the creeping efforts of Florida public officials to make ban cell phones in cars and public meetings. Reason is a libertarian magazine that features great commentary and analysis on the pressing issues of our day. Enjoy: To ban or not to ban,…