Tag: racism
How and why the war on drugs has failed
March 21, 2024 | Post
In this article, we’ll dissect the failures of the war on drugs, seeking to uncover the factors that have led to its ultimate downfall, as well as diverse arguments for ending the war on drugs and embracing legalization.
What explains the rise of antisemitism in American colleges?
October 26, 2023 | Post
In the past week, we have witnessed a wave of antisemitism and support for terrorism spreading in American universities. But why is this the case?
Tear down those statues
December 14, 2017 | Post
I have tried to avoid saying much about the “Confederate statues” kerfuffle. That’s partly because the issue is more complicated than it’s often made out to be.
Huge net costs from Trump’s new executive order cutting refugees
March 11, 2017 | Post
President Trump earlier this week issued a revised version of his infamous executive order to temporarily ban the issuance of new green cards and visas for nationals from Iran, Syria, Yemen, Libya, Somalia, and Sudan. The new order dropped Iraq, which eviscerated Trump’s argument that the list of banned countries is based on an existing list […]
Why even mass-murdering white supremacists, like Dylann Roof, should not receive the death penalty
February 16, 2017 | Post
If ever there were a strong candidate for the death penalty, it would seem to be Dylann Roof.
How to get your progressive friends to understand the minimum wage
December 16, 2016 | Post
Early proponents of the minimum wage advocated it not in spite of, but for its deleterious effects on minority populations.
Identity politics elected Trump
December 1, 2016 | Post
While many did not predict the outcome of this election, everyone knew one thing: half of the country would be devastated.
Police Misconduct Upends the Role of Government
August 30, 2016 | Post
A lack of basic police accountability foments distrust within communities, especially communities of color, turning the social contract on its head.
Emmett Till Was Murdered 61 Years Ago, But Racism Lives On
August 28, 2016 | Post
The tragic story of Emmett’s journey from Chicago to Mississippi and back is a poignant tale that resonates today. We are reminded of modern day Emmetts whose short lives and senseless deaths in some way sadly represent an ongoing cycle.
How to Deal with a Non-Violent Bigot
August 23, 2016 | Post
Libertarians have been quick to criticize the growing movement on college campuses to protect students from unsettling or offensive opinions. It would be wise not to swing too far to the other direction into the arms of bigots.
How Government Helps White Criminals
June 26, 2016 | Post
In an attempt to help black people and ex-convicts land jobs, policymakers have increased the employment prospects of white ex-convicts. Professor Alex Tabarrok explains this case of public policy’s unintended consequences in a post over at Marginal Revolution. The policy: Policymakers banned the “Have you ever been convicted of a felony?” box from job applications. […]
How White Privilege Could Explain Everything About Donald Trump's Success
April 18, 2016 | Post
There was an amazing, squirmingly funny Saturday Night Live skit (Season 10, 1984), with Eddie Murphy, called “White Like Me.” In it, the Eddy Murphy character dresses in “white face,” and travels around New York City. He finds that the disparity in racial treatment is even larger than he expected—and it takes the form not […]
Social Justice Warriors Need Free Speech
March 25, 2016 | Post
Advocates of social justice have actively fought against free expression in recent years because of the alleged negative emotional impact it can have on marginalized people. In their effort to stifle speech they disagree with, they’ve called for the imposition of trigger warnings and safe spaces, as though they have a right to not be […]
Freedom Makes Bigots Pay
January 1, 2016 | Post
The following article by professor Howard Baetjer appeared on the Freeman on December 3rd, 2015. Below is an excerpt. But suppose these kinds of legislated disadvantages were done away with, so that we had truly free labor markets and quality schooling even for the poor. Would that mean equal employment opportunity for all? Full freedom […]