Calhoun’s Answer to the Abolition Petitions

As we continue to celebrate the centennial of the birth of Murray Rothbard, Wanjiru Njoya reminds us that he never compromised his principles and stood for liberty throughout his all-too-brief life.

WTI Extends Losses After Biggest Crude Build In 3 Years Oil prices are sliding this morning following as an over-supplied market (API reported a huge 11.4mm barrel build last week) beats the geopolitical risk premia (with the US poised to attack Iran). "Iran, rather than backing down and agreeing to all and any term [U.S. President Trump] is placing on the table (as he had expected), is instead daring him to attack. "Just you try it and you will see what you will get!" is kind of what Iran implicitly said...

Uber Warns Proposed DC Rules Could Spark Driver Exodus And Fare Spike More regulation means higher prices for consumers, and Washington, DC's newly proposed rideshare regulations could soon do just that. Axios reports that Uber warns proposed DC regulations could push fares up another 10% in the first year. With rides already expensive, that increase would make the ride-hailing service even more unaffordable for lower-income users. Progressive Councilmember Brianne Nadeau said the new ride-hailing bill would bring "international best practices" to the metro area. These new regulations include more insurance coverage for...