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About that “Real Estate Dispute” in Sheikh Jarrah
When the Israeli government describes the conflict over the Sheikh Jarrah neighborhood of East Jerusalem as just a “real-estate dispute,” it has a point.
Two Grown-Up Homeschoolers Explain How Alternative Education Helped Them Get Ahead
Why homeschoolers often stand out on the job market.
Government Should Have Less Control
If you’re going to tolerate politicians, and a political government for them to operate in, what should they be allowed to do? Not much.
The High Bar of Expectations Can Crush Our Creativity
At some point, we’ll need to bring in our craft, and refine. Edit, toss out, and discern. But not when we’re creating — let that be free and abundant and open!
Anarchist Government?
In one of my recent “Blips” I wrote:
Is anarchy “a system”?
It comes down to what someone means by “system”.
If “system” means a general way to do things, sure.
But if they mean an institution with someone “in charge” who imposes their will, no.
Sam…
Biden Labor Department Undermines Gig Economy
Why should government at any level have the power to overrule how workers and companies define their relationships? This question has become more important than previously with the rise of the gig economy, in which workers such as Uber and Lyft drivers are regarded by their companies and themselves as independent contractors rather than conventional employees.
Glad I Have as Much Choice as I Do
The continuing COVID-19 overreactions of New Mexico’s politicians mean I’ve spent much less time and money in New Mexico than I would have normally. Why would I go where businesses are either closed or operating with restricted capacity when I have other options? I prefer to go where businesses can decide whether they’ll force customers to wear a mask, rather than where a one-size-fits-all mandate declares businesses aren’t allowed to decide for themselves.
When Israel’s Regime Buys US Weapons, it Buys Them with Your Money
The Israelis ignored Deif’s warning and continued their abuses. The rockets flew. And, in the name of “self-defense,” prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu ordered the war he badly needs to distract from his recent election defeat and his ongoing corruption trial.
The U.S. Doesn’t Have a Labor Shortage. It Has an Incentive Shortage.
The government’s coronavirus-related unemployment benefits are encouraging some to stay unemployed.