President Biden faces mounting pressure to exercise his clemency powers broadly before leaving office, particularly after his recent pardon of his son, Hunter Biden. Advocacy groups, religious leaders, including Pope…
The Ongoing Struggle for Shelter Access and Housing Affordability in America's Cities This Rent Free newsletter explores the multifaceted challenges facing housing affordability and accessibility across the United States, highlighting…
The Laffer Curve Revisited: Finding the Optimal Tax Rate (or Lack Thereof) The Laffer Curve, a staple of supply-side economics, argues that there's an optimal tax rate that maximizes government…
Starving the Beast: Can Tax Cuts Shrink Government? A Deep Dive The "Starving the Beast" theory has been a cornerstone of conservative fiscal policy for decades. It posits that cutting…
This case revolves around a motion to unseal court documents related to a granted new trial due to judicial misconduct. The defendant, Hernandez-Zamora, originally filed a motion for dismissal or…
Taxation and the Welfare State: A Libertarian Critique Introduction: The welfare state, characterized by government-funded social programs like healthcare, education, and unemployment benefits, is often financed through taxation. This intersection…
The erosion of free speech, particularly in the digital sphere, has become a defining characteristic of the past decade. A chilling effect has descended upon public discourse, stemming not from…
Tyler Goodspeed, a distinguished US economist, delivered the Ralph Harris Memorial Lecture, offering a compelling analysis of the UK's stagnant economic growth. He identified four key factors of production –…
The Regulatory Burden: Hidden Taxes on Businesses and Individuals The regulatory burden refers to the costs associated with complying with government regulations. While regulations are often intended to protect public…
This case, In re Ex Parte Application of Kim, revolves around a request for discovery from Google under 28 U.S.C. § 1782. The applicant, Ms. Kim, a resident of South…