2009

Texas Representative Ron Paul discusses topics like auditing the Federal Reserve, decriminalizing marijuana, media bias, and his appearance in the movie "Bruno" in a six-minute interview with Time. via Reason.com

Peter Boettke distinguishes between crony capitalism and true capitalism, arguing that true capitalism, based on private property rights and free exchange, is not corrupt. via Coordination Problem

Tyler Cowen shares some thoughts on the Baucus health care bill, including how CBO scoring shouldn't be confused with true cost & that the bill's main benefit is greater financial security for households. via The source of this content is Marginal Revolution.

Al Jazeera's live news updates cover the conflict between Israel and Hezbollah, including rocket attacks and bombings, as well as the situation in Gaza. via The source of this content is Al Jazeera.

Katherine Mangu-Ward argues in this Reason.com piece that domestic politics, rather than international law, often fuel trade disputes.

via Reason.com

Reason.com discusses government waste at the John Murtha—Johnstown Cambria County Airport, which received millions in funding despite serving few people daily.

Jon Stewart of The Daily Show seemed shocked by undercover videos showcasing questionable practices at ACORN.

Reason argues that instead of focusing on claims that opposition to Obama's healthcare reform is racially motivated, liberals should pay attention to the racially disparate impacts of the drug war.

Al Jazeera's live news updates cover Hezbollah rocket attacks on Haifa and Israel's bombing of Lebanon. via The source of this content is Al Jazeera.

Reason shares their morning links covering Obama's choice to drop Bush's missile defense plan, federally funded airports that are barely used, and more.

via Reason.com

Steve Chapman argues in this article that Obama's economic policies have sparked fears of national bankruptcy, similar to the fiscal concerns Ross Perot raised in 1992.

via The source of this content is Reason.com - Free Minds and Free Markets.

Al Jazeera's live blog covers escalating tensions between Israel and Hezbollah, including rocket attacks and bombings. via Al Jazeera