mises.org: Did the Robinson-Patman Act Bring Lower Food Prices? -- -- The Atlantic recently published an article claiming that modern “food deserts” exist because the government fails to enforce a New Deal law meant to force up prices and stifle competition. Once again, we see how progressives push their economic illiteracy on everyone else. #liberty #news
mises.org: The EU Wants to Cynically Use War for Debt Bonanza -- -- It seems that the EU leaders have “seen the light” when it comes to the Continent‘s self-defense. However, look again. To pay for this “defense,” the EU will issue new war debt on top of its current high debt loads. #liberty #news
reason.com: DOGE and Congress Should Take a Chainsaw to Corporate Welfare -- -- Handouts to corporations distort the market, breed corruption, and politicize the economy. #liberty #news
mises.org: The Other Thing Zelensky Got Called Out On -- -- For the first time since the war began, a senior U.S. official criticized Ukraine’s use of conscripts. This is overdue, as conscription is one of the worst tyrannies a government can impose on the people under it, and Americans have now been forced to support it for years. #liberty #news
mises.org: CBDC: Unraveling Impacts on Freedom, Economic Development, and Privacy -- -- The implementation of Central Bank Digital Currencies isn‘t just about money. It also is about personal freedom and how CBDCs give the government enormous powers over individuals by being able to cancel their money at any time. #liberty #news
mises.org: Does the United States Government Need a Gold Reserve? No. -- -- Whatever method of privatization is chosen, it would result in depriving the US regime of its stolen gold hoard. This is long overdue. #liberty #news
reason.com: In Speech to Congress, Trump Promises More Tariff Madness -- -- The tariffs Trump has already imposed on Canada, Mexico, and China will cost an estimated $142 billion this year—and he says more are on the way. #liberty #news
mises.org: Suddenly, Leaving NATO is on the Table! -- -- With President Trump’s clear mandate to pursue his “America first” agenda, we have the best opportunity in decades to sever our damaging and expensive entangling alliances across the globe. Let’s start with NATO! #liberty #news
reason.com: Are Cage-Free Laws To Blame for High Egg Prices? -- -- State laws banning caged eggs are cutting off millions from cheaper options. #liberty #news
reason.com: DOGE Goes Deep State -- -- A smaller government with a more powerful set of unaccountable executive officials is unlikely to be much of a win for liberty. #liberty #news