reason.com: Congress Sanctions a Syrian Government That No Longer Exists -- -- The Caesar Act was meant to punish Bashar Assad’s government. It’s now a serious obstacle to Syria’s reconstruction. #liberty #news
reason.com: Plaintiff Suing Sean Combs / P. Diddy and Shawn Carter / Jay-Z Can Proceed Pseudonymously -- -- This further adds to the split among Manhattan federal judges as to pseudonymity in the various Doe v. Combs cases. #liberty #news
mises.org: Inheritance Tax Hikes Threaten Farmers’ Property Rights in the UK -- -- Britain‘s new Labour Government is doing what leftist governments always do: raising taxes on everyone, but pretending that only the wealthiest citizens will pay more. Middle-class British farmers are quickly finding out that the taxman is coming for them too. #liberty #news
mises.org: Christmas, Capitalism, and Consumerism -- -- Social critics often tell us that capitalism is contrary to the true meaning of Christmas. In truth, markets and entrepreneurs work to make Christmas more joyous and comfortable. #liberty #news
reason.com: How FOIA Gave Rise to Government Transparency Laws Around the World -- -- Flawed as it may be, the U.S. Freedom of Information Act became a model in transparency for other countries to follow. #liberty #news
reason.com: Today in Supreme Court History: December 26, 1907 -- -- 12/26/1907: Lonzo Bailey entered into written labor contract with the Riverside Corporation. This contract gave rise to Bailey v. Alabama…The post Today in Supreme Court History: December 26, 1907 appeared first on Reason.com. #liberty #news
reason.com: Holiday Stress Test -- -- Plus: AI energy boom, Biden vs. Nippon Steel, and more... #liberty #news
mises.org: Are the Transfer Portal and NIL Ruining College Sports? Explaining the Changes Using Austrian Economics -- -- A common refrain among college fans is, The Transfer Portal and NIL are ruining college sports. But are they? Before we can answer that question, we have to be able to explain what is happening, and Austrian economics provides the best analytical tools. #liberty #news
reason.com: A San Francisco Coder Built a Musical Surveillance System -- -- With a name inspired by a controversial police surveillance technology, Bop Spotter scans the streets for ambient tunes. #liberty #news
mises.org: The State Isn’t Santa Claus, It’s the Grinch! -- -- Like Santa, who gives free gifts to our children, people think of the state as providing services “for free.” However, the state cannot provide anything without first confiscating wealth from others—like the Grinch, who first stole all the presents in Whoville. #liberty #news