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Sean Hannity’s False Alternative
ByjbpThis was originally posted on Live Oaks on March 26, 2010. Comments have not been migrated. I generally try to avoid listening to Sean Hannity, but I happened to catch a portion of his program the other day. A caller was frustrated over the attitude of those who have argued that we cannot claim that…
“State’s Rights” Versus Local Control
Former Arlington mayor Richard Greene isn’t happy with the state legislature. He decries the state’s efforts to restrict what local governments can do, and laments the fact that state legislators are thinking about shutting down the Texas Municipal League. That organization, he claims, works “to protect individual rights to develop the communities where they live…
Let’s Encourage Real Local Control
In recent years, Texas cities (as well as those across the nation) have embarked on a campaign of “local control.” Companies like Uber and Airbnb have upset the traditional regulatory environment. Adding to the mix are energetic citizens calling for bans on plastic bags, regulations on trees, and protection for historic buildings. Local governments are…
The Whole Truth
The headline for a recent article on CNBC.com declares, “The 7 most affordable U.S. states to retire—and none of them are Florida” illustrates the intellectual dishonesty that is prevalent in today’s media. The article states that Michigan is the most affordable state in which to retire according to a study issued by Bankrate. This is…
The Human Flourishing Project
Alex Epstein, who describes himself as a practical philosopher, recently announced The Human Flourishing Project. Epstein started the “project to tackle the problem I care about most: human beings lack reliable access to the knowledge we need to flourish.” In his introductory podcast, Epstein notes that, despite the material abundance in the world today, there…
An American Inquisition
ByjbpFederal Communications Commission Chairman Brendan Carr recently wrote, “Broadcasters that are running hoaxes and news distortions — also known as the fake news — have a chance now to correct course before their license renewals come up. The law is clear. Broadcasters must operate in the public interest, and they will lose their licenses if…