Yearly Archives
2012
How Strong Property Rights Promote Social Equality
Timothy B. Lee, writing in Forbes, says in part: In today’s poetic justice news, Star Wars creator George Lucas is planning to take revenge on his meddlesome Marin Valley neighbors. For years, he’s been trying to get permission to build a new studio in Marin County. But his neighbors wouldn’t budge, insisting that it was […]
Read moreAmericans join LP in supporting religious liberty over government force
• 74 percent of Americans say freedom of religion should be protected even if it “goes against government laws.” • 86 percent of Republicans, 84 percent of conservatives, 64 percent of Democrats and 60 percent of liberals agree. • 72 percent overall say it is “morally wrong” to require health care professionals to perform a […]
Read moreIs your campaign ready for donations by text?
“Text-message contributions aren’t allowed under federal law. But there are reports that firms are upping the pressure on the FEC to make a change,” professional fundraiser Erik Nilsson writes for Campaigns and Elections. While text-message contributions open up a new way for campaigns to reach out to voters and accept funds, there are hurdles. “Maryland […]
Read moreAmericans say government regulation of banks isn’t working, but don’t want more
“Wall Street banks are once again drawing national criticism, this time due to JPMorgan Chase’s $2 billion loss from high-risk trades. Yet while Americans believe the federal government is doing a poor job keeping an eye on the banking industry, most still aren’t convinced more regulations are needed,” a new Rasmussen reports poll finds. “The […]
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