The Battle Ahead for Surveillance Reform
The next Congress presents a unique opportunity for surveillance reform, according to Rep. Thomas Massie (R-Ky.). Opening the the Cato Institute's conference on surveillance last week, Massie discussed the legislative…
Prospects for Surveillance Reform in 2015
Amendments to reform NSA surveillance powers have narrowly failed in the last two years. U.S. Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is confident the next Congress will be more supportive of reform…
Prospects for Surveillance Reform in 2015
Amendments to reform NSA surveillance powers have narrowly failed in the last two years. U.S. Representative Thomas Massie (R-Ky.) is confident the next Congress will be more supportive of reform…
Dreaming of a Green Holiday Season
It pays to be prepared for Christmas. Most people have a certain set of rituals for the holidays. This usually includes buying and wrapping gifts, decorating and buying a Christmas…
Dreaming of a Green Holiday Season
It pays to be prepared for Christmas. Most people have a certain set of rituals for the holidays. This usually includes buying and wrapping gifts, decorating and buying a Christmas…
Pessimism and Human Progress
Pessimism is rampant despite great progress in human flourishing. Steven Pinker discusses reasons why and the implications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Pessimism and Human Progress
Pessimism is rampant despite great progress in human flourishing. Steven Pinker discusses reasons why and the implications. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Revelations of CIA-led Torture Should Mean Reform
Revelations in a new Senate Intelligence Committee report on CIA-led torture detail an agency that acted without specific authority and misled its own overseers. Patrick G. Eddington comments on the…
Revelations of CIA-led Torture Should Mean Reform
Revelations in a new Senate Intelligence Committee report on CIA-led torture detail an agency that acted without specific authority and misled its own overseers. Patrick G. Eddington comments on the…
The Road from Lima on Climate Change
The climate change talks in Peru are much like those held each December: lofty rhetoric and limited prospects for a global agreement on climate change. Patrick J. Michaels comments. Hosted…
The Road from Lima on Climate Change
The climate change talks in Peru are much like those held each December: lofty rhetoric and limited prospects for a global agreement on climate change. Patrick J. Michaels comments. Hosted…
Accountability Requires Release of Torture Report
The Senate Intelligence Committee is expected to soon release details about CIA-led torture during the George W. Bush White House. Patrick Eddington comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
Accountability Requires Release of Torture Report
The Senate Intelligence Committee is expected to soon release details about CIA-led torture during the George W. Bush White House. Patrick Eddington comments. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
A Needed Debate over Iraq, Syria
The uncertain march to war in Iraq and Syria continues. Christopher Preble comments on John Kerry's testimony and the dubious authority underlying the President's war plans. Hosted on Acast. See…
A Needed Debate over Iraq, Syria
The uncertain march to war in Iraq and Syria continues. Christopher Preble comments on John Kerry's testimony and the dubious authority underlying the President's war plans. Hosted on Acast. See…
Europe’s Beleaguered Banks and Economic Recovery
Europe's banks have been pushed around by regulators, leading to shrinking credit for businesses and a weaker economy. Steve Hanke explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Europe’s Beleaguered Banks and Economic Recovery
Europe's banks have been pushed around by regulators, leading to shrinking credit for businesses and a weaker economy. Steve Hanke explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Agreeable Immigration Reform for Obama and the GOP
There are immigration reforms that the President and the incoming Congress can agree to implement. Alex Nowrasteh explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Agreeable Immigration Reform for Obama and the GOP
There are immigration reforms that the President and the incoming Congress can agree to implement. Alex Nowrasteh explains. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Mayday PAC’s Missteps
Lawrence Lessig's Mayday PAC was supposed to bring about the end of superPACs. Instead, it may have violated some of the least complicated elements of campaign finance regulation. David Keating…
Mayday PAC’s Missteps
Lawrence Lessig's Mayday PAC was supposed to bring about the end of superPACs. Instead, it may have violated some of the least complicated elements of campaign finance regulation. David Keating…
Key Insights of Public Choice Thinking
Public choice economics came at a critical time, when trust in government was increasing. The insights of that field should make us all less trusting of broad governmental solutions, according…
Key Insights of Public Choice Thinking
Public choice economics came at a critical time, when trust in government was increasing. The insights of that field should make us all less trusting of broad governmental solutions, according…
Obamacare’s Calorie Count Mandate
Another hidden gift inside the Affordable Care Act: mandatory calorie labeling for many restaurant menus. Walter Olson comments on the complications and potential unintended consequences of such a mandate. Hosted…