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Why Taiwan Hasn’t Shut Down Its Economy
Taiwan's response to COVID-19 mostly means self-imposed quarantines and more transparency. It's basically the opposite of…
The Benefits of a Free Society During Pandemics
A free society is not a free-for-all
The Government’s Pandemic Strategy Is a Reckless One
It's time to stop pretending that the policies favored by some biologists—who know nothing about how…
Politicians Have Used This Crisis to Remind Us They’re Mostly Wannabe Dictators
From small towns to Capitol Hill, politicians are using every opportunity to void the Bill of…
The US’s COVID-19 Death Rate Is Far Below the Rates in Italy and Spain
Contrary to a recent headline, the US is not about to become the "epicenter" of COVID-19.…
The “Experts” Have No Crystal Ball
The 2016 election was an important reminder that most experts were totally wrong in their predictions…
The State Has Seized Many New Powers. It Won’t Let Go of Them Easily.
The state has used this virus scare to demand that politicians and bureaucrats be given near-total…
We’re Learning Why Governments Can’t Be Trusted with Health Crises
The latest health crisis has made it clear that governments put their own interests before those…
The European Central Bank Is Being Stretched to Its Breaking Point in Italy
At this point, monetary policy can't save Italy. Promises from Europe's central bank have allowed Italian…
In Spain You Can’t Use Your Own Back Yard. Police Make Sure of It.
There is a shortcut to serfdom, and it is called fear
With Bailouts, Governments Are the Big Winners
Every crisis caused by the unbacked paper money system expands the power of the states over…
The Chinese Regime Has Made China’s Woes Much Worse
Whether we're talking public health or economic growth, the Chinese regime's love of intervention and centralization…