Freedom of Movement — A Human Right
Some countries don’t allow it internally; almost no country allows true freedom of movement externally (passports are required). Most people don’t think about it, but the US has essentially required…
The Rule of Law
Happy 101st Year, Ronald Coase!
The great lawyer/economist Ronald Coase is cruising into his 101st year. His 100th birthday was a few days ago (December 30, 2010) and he is still at work teaching economics,…
A Hopeful 2011 Message of Liberty from Africa
From the Audace Institut Afrique.
Latest Trip through Asia
I’m in Beijing….hoping to get some sleep before some morning meetings and then a trip to the airport for some long flights to the US and A. In the meantime,…
Is the State Necessary for Freedom and Security?
My opening remarks (limited to no more than 5 minutes!) on the case against the state at FreedomFest: The Case for Ordered Liberty Without States Just got in to my…
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The full text, translated from French into Arabic, of “What Is Seen and What Is Not Seen” is now available online: “?? ??? ??? ?? ???” The French text is…
Referendum in Kyrgyzstan
The referendum is about to begin in Kyrgyzstan, to choose a new constitution which, despite its flaws, will put greater limits on presidential power and, it is hoped, avoid authoritarianism…