U. S. Navy Birthday: October 13, 1775
This weekend, the U. S. Navy celebrates its 250th birthday. We join in celebrating the U. S. Navy’s birthday this weekend.
Category: Public Policy
Tariffs
On April 2, President Trump announced a sweeping regimen of tariffs. Tariffs used to be more prominent – both as a revenue source and as a direct impact on Americans. Here we address what a tariff is, who pays it and the
Ludecke v. Watkins, 335 U.S. 160 (1948)
Much has been written about the Alien Enemies Act. We discussed its provisions previously. While the law itself is controversial, it has been upheld by Courts throughout its existence. Here, we consider the Supreme Court case of Ludecke v. Watkins, the last
Alien Enemies Act
On March 15, 2025, President Trump signed a Proclamation and Order calling for the apprehension and deportation of members of the transnational gang Tren De Aragua, which originated in Venezuela. This order invoked authority under the Alien Enemies Act. What is this
Personal Welfare Account: Social Security 2.0
In previous articles, we have discussed flaws with Social Security, personal retirement savings, and personal healthcare savings. We now present an alternative to address the shortcomings in existing systems. At the same time, we more effectively counter the scourge of intergenerational poverty.
