Wednesday, April 2
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Anthony Gregory is the guest editor today. |
“Members
of all three branches of the federal government now act with near impunity in
stretching the Constitution to suit their political objectives and personal
preferences. This development is illustrated by the Bipartisan Campaign Reform
Act; reauthorization of the USA PATRIOT Act; the alternative minimum tax; the
What
the Classroom Didn’t Teach Me About American Empire
Column by Howard Zinn.
Bush to Bypass Laws to Build Fence
"The Bush administration plans to use its authority to bypass more than 30 laws and regulations in an effort to finish building 670 miles of fence along the southwest U.S. border by the end of this year." (Editor's pick)
For the Katrina victims, the great private sector institution everyone loves to hate was of course the true humanitarian. Column by Colby Cosh.
The
Evolution of an Anti-Anti-Communist
BK Marcus on why no less a radical opponent of socialism than Murray Rothbard came to oppose McCarthyism.
Charles
Goyette Interviews Lew Rockwell
On
the awful Federal Reserve. (mp3)
Will
Grigg on the right of soldiers to quit their job.
Jan
Helfeld interviews Senator Harry Reid.
The
Case Against Government Borders
National and state boundaries are thoroughly collectivist. Column by Brainpolice.
A
groovy band. Download their album for free. And here’s
a live version of their song “Drowning Not Waving.”
Interviewed by the Onion AV Club on SNL, improv and the Upright Citizen’s Brigade.
“The powers-that-be promote happiness and demonise anger because they prefer us to be little lambs rather than assertive firebrands.” Column by Brendan O’Neill.
More evidence that the world’s richest country faces economic crisis.
The
Military Discovers the Blogosphere
Oh no. Column by Noah Shachtman.
From colonial project to moral playground, Africa continues to be an imperial target. Only now, it is hip for politicians to pretend they care. Column by John Derbyshire.
US
Wants More Troops in Darfur
The
First Ever Human-Animal Embryo Hybrid
Clinton
Didn’t Pay Health Insurance Bills
Let’s
put her in charge of everyone’s
health care!
Anthony Gregory has changed his mind about some things.
A photo blog.