Risk and the perception of risk are two different things. Until we believe this fact, we are trapped in a cycle of small thinking. We are right where the mavens of Wall Street want us to be, a mass of sheeple fearful about investing outside the box, content to invest in mutual funds along with…

The government can move in at any moment; however, they can’t censor, devalue or steal math. History repeats itself. Although the world is experiencing major global unrest, it is also true that there is “nothing new under the sun” – regimes change, power structures shift, and the fourth turning is upon us. It is indisputable…

The sex trade is a vast and complex economy where people from all walks engage in erotic acts in exchange for money, goods, resources, and services. Policies governing erotic transactions have historically been crafted through moral outrage. The outcome has been state overreach into the affairs of consenting adults, and the increased endangerment of sex…

In George Orwell’s 1984, citizens are subjected to the “Two Minutes Hate” — a daily stream of new things they’re supposed to be outraged about. We’re experiencing that same outrage today–two minutes (or two paragraphs, or two sentences, or 144 characters and a meme) of outrage over the most recent misstep. And a growing element of…

For most of human existence, gold and silver have been used as both money and currency. Money is something that has intrinsic value and is universally recognized. Currency is a medium of exchange. While land and oil could be considered money, they are not easy mediums of exchange, making them unsuitable as currency. Gold and…

In 2020, I became a proud American citizen. Native critics don’t know how good they have it. I closed out 2020 with one of the best moments in my life. On December 8, I became a citizen of the United States of America. It ranks in significance right behind marrying my wife and the births of my…

By Cristen Wohlgemuth During the Democratic primary race, some saw Joe Biden as a more moderate alternative to other Democratic candidates on the ballot such as Bernie Sanders or Elizabeth Warren. But in the weeks since the election, Biden has rapidly filled his cabinet with a collection of names and faces—some new and some who…

by Gloria Z. Greenfield I recently came across the headline of an article that declared “millennials support socialism because they want to make America great — but for everyone.” The author continued on, proudly stating that the word “socialism” is becoming more mainstream. Membership in the Democratic Socialists of America has exploded, and the 2019…

By Ariela Moscowitz, Communication Director, Decriminalize Sex Work   This year’s FreedomFest will take place minutes from the famous Wild West town of Deadwood, South Dakota. Home to legends like Calamity Jane and Alice Ivers, Deadwood was a bustling town with numerous brothels and sex workers from 1876 – 1980, when state and federal authorities…

It was the reading of his book that made an ‘economist’ out of me. — Ludwig von Mises I found it such a fascinating book, so satisfying. — Friedrich Hayek No book since David Ricardo’s Principles has had such a great influence on the development of economics as… — Knut Wicksell The revolutionary book that these three writers praised is…