Astronomer and scientist Carl Sagan tried to warn us years ago about scientific charlatans who declare "the science is settled" and who try to shut down any debate. "If we are not able to ask skeptical questions, to interrogate those who tell us that something is true, to be skeptical of those in authority, then, we are up for grabs for the next charlatan (political or … [Read more...]
Stealing Homes: Twelve States Still Allow It
In twelve states, local governments are stealing homes. Yes, if you miss a single property tax bill the government can take your home, sell it, and give you back nothing, keeping the difference for themselves, even if the tax bill is just few dollars. In this short film, journalist John Stossel rips the lid off of this legalized government theft. … [Read more...]
Price Controls Illustrated In Nine Short Films
Per Townhall, "With Americans nationwide facing pain at the pump, Democrats next week will vote on legislation giving the Biden administration power to bar oil companies from setting 'unconscionably excessive' or exploitative gas and home energy prices." So once again, the same failed policy of price controls must be imposed on Americans so politicians can act like they're … [Read more...]
New Disinformation Enforcer: Comedian Ryan Long
Comedian Ryan Long reveals that he is a new enforcer on the government's Disinformation Governance Board. In this short clip, he takes on disinformation in the tough streets of New York City. … [Read more...]
Wikipedia Bias: Another Institution Falls To Left
Wikipedia was co-founded by Larry Sanger, a libertarian who envisioned an organic encyclopedia, written and edited by lots of people and therefore representing a consensus perception of the world. That's not how it worked out, as John Stossel not only explains but demonstrates in this short film. Larry Sanger agreed in a recent editorial, saying "Wikipedia no longer has an … [Read more...]
Yes Minister: The Five Standard Excuses
In this clip from the hit British TV series Yes Minister, one official explains to another how to evade blame for failure through the use of five standard excuses. The running theme of the series is that government bureaucracy operates in its own interest. Yes Minister was cited in the academic journal Economic Affairs as useful in teaching public choice economics, which … [Read more...]
Dominic Frisby’s Hate Speech Song
British comedian Dominic Frisby has released another of his "libertarian love songs," this time focused on what leftists call "hate speech." Frisby is one of the thirteen included in this list of libertarian comedians. … [Read more...]
George Orwell’s Final Warning
George Orwell spent the last of his life's energy completing the now classic novel 1984, which was published in 1949. Slowly dying of tuberculosis, Orwell could only write in brief spurts of strength in between periods of bed rest. He died just a year later, in 1950. But shortly before his death, he recorded this final warning to the world. Given all that's going on, it's … [Read more...]
Why Harvard Cancelled Its Best Black Professor
Economist Roland Fryer may just be the next Thomas Sowell, that is if he can survive the machinations of Harvard's left-wing administrators. In this mini-documentary, Filmmaker Rob Montz takes a close look at Fryer's unexpected suspension -- and finds that Harvard's official explanation is a cover for something much more sinister: an ideological academic … [Read more...]
Tuttle Twins TV: A Libertarian Show For Kids
The makers of the Tuttle Twins books -- which teach kids about free-markets, rule of law, etc. -- have produced a TV show based on the books. Where else are kids going to hear about Frédéric Bastiat and see kids lead a rebellion against bad laws? Tuttle Twins TV looks pretty awesome. You can find episodes of the Tuttle Twins for free on YouTube. Here's episode … [Read more...]