(Los Angeles Times) After a testy encounter with Donald Trump at a press conference last week, Univision anchor Jorge Ramos has found himself on the defensive, trying to explain how his self-proclaimed position as an advocate for immigration reform does not undercut his role as a journalist. “In the aftermath of this incident, I was…
Missionary for Free Markets
Each week, Mr. Reed will relate the stories of people whose choices and actions make them heroes. See the table of contents for previous installments. (Author’s note: This essay is a slightly revised version of an article that appeared in the October 2007 issue of FEE’s magazine, the Freeman.) “The mediocre teacher tells. The good…
Trump signs GOP’s 2016 pledge to back nominee
(Image: WND) Donald Trump has pledged “allegiance to the Republican party” and vowed not to run as an independent candidate. “The best way for the Republicans to win is if I win the nomination and go directly against whoever [The Democrats] put up and for that reason I have signed the pledge,” the billionaire told…
Government Permission to Work
I’m a lawyer, and I think legal licensing is an extraordinary scam. Let people choose an attorney, paralegal, legal secretary, or self-educated legal savant to help with their legal problem. Legal licensure is designed to protect lawyers more than consumers. Attorneys aren’t the only professionals who rig regulation to their benefit. More than 1,100 professions are licensed…
Want to Study Economics?
I first stepped into a college classroom as the sole instructor in the summer of 1987. I was 23 years old. My then department chair and now professional colleague Karen Vaughn had more confidence in me than I had in myself, but I survived those two classes. I’m now about to start my 29th year…