News From London, Ontario, And Beyond

Legalizing Marijuana: The Hypocrisy of Justin Trudeau and Andrew Scheer

February 23, 2019 – Lee Friday …… We can be thankful for the legalization of marijuana in Canada, but this does not mean we should give any credit to the government. Sometimes we win by accident. Continue reading →

George Bernard Shaw Was so Enamored with Socialism He Advocated Genocide to Advance It

February 21, 2019 – Tyler Curtis …… For decades, Shaw was a staunch proponent of genocide, refusing to soften his views even after the full horror of the Nazi death camps was brought to light. Continue reading →

Tariffs Remove Options and Necessarily Reduce Economic Well-Being

February 20, 2019 – Robert Higgs …… There is a principle in economics that says, other things being equal, one cannot improve people’s economic well-being by adding constraints to their choices. Continue reading →

In Defense of the Gilded Age

February 19, 2019 – José Niño …… The Gilded Age’s enormous gains in incomes and standards of living showed what individuals were capable of creating when the government was shackled. Continue reading →

State Secrets and the National-Security State

February 16, 2019 – Jacob Hornberger …… Julian Assange’s “crime” was revealing the wrongdoing of the national-security establishment. In the minds of those who blindly support the US state, this is not to be allowed, even if the information is 100% true. Continue reading →

Are Londoners Disinterested in the City’s Budget, or are they Disillusioned With it?

February 15, 2019 – Lee Friday …… There are many people who have no interest in City Hall’s budget. However, there are many others who are disillusioned, which often leads to a lack of participation, but this should not be confused with disinterest. Continue reading →

When Democratic Compromise Fails: Kosher Slaughter Outlawed in Belgium

February 14, 2019 – Ryan McMaken …… Democracy offers no solution to the problem of reconciling two value systems that are in conflict. The only real solution is decentralization and secession. Continue reading →

Cash-Desperate Illinois Is Now Taxing Lap Dances

February 13, 2019 – Jon Miltimore …… Government is now taxing lap dances. What does it mean? Continue reading →

Why Single Women Are (Way) More Likely to Own a Home Than Single Men

February 12, 2019 – Tyler Curtis …… In the 50 largest U.S. metropolitan areas, single women are almost twice as likely to be homeowners as single men. Continue reading →

Should Parents Pay Their Kids to Do Chores and Homework?

February 11, 2019 – Annie Holmquist …… Parents in many countries view chores as a responsibility a child undertakes as a member of a family. Helping out around the house not only contributes to the well-being of the family unit; it also aids in the maturation of the child. Continue reading →