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A Conflict of “Rights”
Last week, the Trump Administration allowing employers to quit offering no-cost birth control as a part of employee insurance policies. According to the Houston Chronicle, reaction was swift and divided: “President Trump is demonstrating his commitment to undoing the anti-faith policies of the previous administration and restoring true religious freedom,” said Tony Perkins, president of…
Okay for Me, but not for Thee
Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton has taken exception to an order by Gunnison County, Colorado that bans non-residents from the county. In a letter emailed to a county official, Paxton stated that the order deprives nonresidents of important rights. It discriminates against nonresident homeowners by entirely prohibiting their ingress to the county and enjoyment of…
Property Rights in Space: The Celestial Commons
Leftists regard space as a part of the “celestial commons.” Space, they claim, belongs to all of mankind and private interests should not benefit from what belongs to everyone. Any wealth generated from activities in space should be shared with all of mankind. The celestial commons should not be “enclosed” by establishing property rights in…
The Role of Government in a Pandemic
The proper purpose of government is the protection of individual rights, including property rights. The proper purpose of government is to protect the freedom of individuals to act on their own judgment, so long as they respect the freedom of others to do the same. Government’s purpose does not change in a pandemic. The role…
It’s All About Property Rights
Ayn Rand correctly wrote that without property rights, no other rights are possible. And the reason is, it’s all about property rights. The right to property means the freedom to produce, trade, and use material values. If you are like most people, the bulk of your waking hours are spent producing, trading, or using material…
PLF Wins Big at SCOTUS—Twice
Today, the United States Supreme Court announced two unanimous rulings in cases that had been filed by the Pacific Legal Foundation (PLF). This follows another successful ruling from the Court in April (Wilkins v. United States). In Sackett v. EPA, the Court significantly narrowed the EPA’s authority under the Clean Water Act. The ruling will…