Disturbing Trend, Revealing Language
I’m not what most people would describe as “pro-life” or “anti-abortion,” but I do acknowledge the moral problems posed by abortion. (I cannot, for example, see how there could be…
Libertarian Miscellany
An Effective Campaigner for the Legal Rights of People Who Agreed With Him to Speak and Organize
Frank Wilkinson has died. He was, according to the obituary writer at the New York Times, a campaigner for “free speech” and for “antipoverty” efforts. Um, right. It’s not until…
Islam and Toleration
A colleague just alerted me to the website of an organization dedicated to promoting toleration both for and among Muslims: the Libforall Foundation. It looks quite interesting — the mission…
Out of Egypt: “Rantings of a Sandmonkey”
As the author of this blog notes: Be forewarned: The writer of this blog is an extremely cynical, snarky, pro-US, secular, libertarian, disgruntled sandmonkey. If this is your cup of…
Out of Egypt: “Rantings of a Sandmonkey”
As the author of this blog notes: Be forewarned: The writer of this blog is an extremely cynical, snarky, pro-US, secular, libertarian, disgruntled sandmonkey. If this is your cup of…
Friedman Blog
Great Explanations of How and Why Stuff Works (or Doesn’t) The always provocative David Friedman has a new blog, where he shares with us his often jarring insights into the…
Scholarships and Internships — Run, Don’t Walk, to IHS
Students and friends of students should check out the excellent scholarships and internships from the Institute for Humane Studies. The deadlines are fast approaching (December 31 for the Humane Studies…
Scholarships and Internships — Run, Don’t Walk, to IHS
Students and friends of students should check out the excellent scholarships and internships from the Institute for Humane Studies. The deadlines are fast approaching (December 31 for the Humane Studies…
Chickens, Eggs, and Scrambled Institutions
Which Comes First?* I had a meeting today with a colleague and an Iraqi friend who is going back soon to run her business in Iraq. Among the topics of…
Cato Unbound and Unveiled
The Cato Institute has brought a new publication online: Cato Unbound. It’s edited by my colleague Brink Lindsey. The first issue features a lead essay by Nobel Laureate James M….