How Did the U.S. Government Become So Big?

How Did the U.S. Government Become So Big?

This article was originally publisehd by John Carrol at The Mises Institute.  How big is the federal government? Two measures are the number of civilian employees (nearly two million) and the number of agencies (now exceeding 440). These numbers barely hint at their...
U.S. Poultry Exports Banned Amid Bird Flu Fears

U.S. Poultry Exports Banned Amid Bird Flu Fears

Poultry exports from the United States are now banned amid fears that the bird flu will spread. The ban, which comes just two weeks before Christmas, will be a blow for some poultry farmers, who will no longer be able to export their products to the special...
U.S. Approaches The End Of Ukraine Aid

U.S. Approaches The End Of Ukraine Aid

The ruling class in the United States claims that they are reaching the end of being able to provide Ukraine with military aid. At the same time, the head ruler, Joe Biden says that Russia is “banking” on the U.S.’s inability to provide any more aid....
The Anatomy of the Statist

The Anatomy of the Statist

This article was originally published by Patrick Carroll at The Mises Institute.  The statist is a complex creature, composed of many parts, some of which are more obvious than others. No two statists are exactly the same, but many of them share a set of common...