World · Middle East
Who is Abdul-Wahab al-Saadi, the Man Behind Iraq's Deadly Protests?
Abdul-Wahab al-Saadi was the Lieutenant General of Iraq's Counter Terrorism Service until the Prime Minister demoted him in fear of a coup against his office.
Dane Larsen
U.S. Politics
Amy McGrath to Challenge Mitch McConnell in 2020
Senate Majority Leader McConnell will face a new opponent in the 2020 election: Amy McGrath, a driven, young, Democratic woman.
Opinion
Warren Neglects Trump's Name in Democratic Debates
Warren dominated the first debate while doing what no leading Democrat could: never saying 'Trump.'
Essays
Counterculture in the US: Naturality of Bohemianism
The late 1960's movement to reject mainstream materialism has deep roots.
U.S. Politics
Texas Marijuana Decriminalization Bill Passes House Vote
Bipartisan push for Texas marijuana reform has resulted in a bill that passed House vote that would decriminalize possession of marijuana for personal use.
U.S. Politics
Medicare for All Bill to Be Proposed by Bernie Sanders
To prepare for the 2020 Democratic Preidential Nomination, Bernie Sanders will introduce a new bill to Congress pertaining to Medicare for all.
U.S. Politics
Guam Marijuana Legalization Bill Sent to Governor
After a bill to legalize recreational marijuana in Guam passed a vote in the territory's government, the governor is set to sign it into law.
U.S. Politics
Oregon Enacts First Bill of Authorized Rent Control
With SB 608 awaiting GovernorBrown's signature, Oregon will likely become the first state in the U.S. to implement state-wide rent control.
U.S. Politics
NYC to Implement Ban on CBD Edibles
As public outcry in NYC pushes for a ban of CBD-laced edibles, business owners are falling victim to an unprofitable business model.
Essays
Obamacare's Readmission Reduction Program is Quite Literally Deadly
This particular example is indicative of the Affordable Care Act hitting the bull's eye of probably the worst possible target.
World · Europe
The French "Yellow Vests" Movement Is Not Slowing Down
Though French President Emmanuel Macron suspended his infamous gas tax hike, the Yellow Vests are set to rally again Saturday.
U.S. Politics
These 4 States Could Legalize Marijuana this November
Initiatives on midterm ballots in 4 states could legalize or decriminalize marijuana to various degrees, if voters choose to pass them.
U.S. Politics
Texas Nuclear Weapons Plant Facing Emergency
Midday Tuesday, the Pantex plant in Texas declared a sudden emergency response after a number of past serious safety violations.
U.S. Politics
New Bill Would Authorize Drug Tests for Congressmen
Rep.Clay Higgins of Louisiana's proposal would create randomized drug tests for Congressmen, but opponents criticize the move as a political gimmick.
U.S. Politics
New Jersey Set to Legalize Recreational Marijuana
Sweeney says he has the votes: New Jersey is poised to become the tenth legal-marijuana state.
Essays
This Kentucky Multi-Media Shop Surged its Town's Economy
Appalshop, a multi-media company in Eastern Kentucky, has grown massively over the last half century and is helping to reduce poverty.
Business
NYC Passes Legislation to Limit Services of Uber, Lyft
To bring revenue back to taxi drivers, the New York City Council is making it harder for companies like Uber and Lyft to succeed.
Essays
True Libertarian Presidents III: Grover Cleveland
How libertarian was our 22nd and 24th president?
Essays
True Libertarian Presidents II: Warren G. Harding
President Warren G. Harding advocated for social peace and economic freedom.
Essays
Dying Industries in the USA and the Ones Worth Reviving
Through a societal change in desires, as well as increased automation and outsourcing, a number of American industries are declining.
Essays
True Libertarian Presidents I: Ulysses S. Grant
Why Ulysses S. Grant was a true libertarian president.
Essays
Career Politicians Without Term Limits are a Thing of the Past
American politicians currently serve without term limits, but there is some movement for change in Congress, especially in the Liberty Caucus.