In a Nutshell: America’s Regulatory Octopus and Non-working Toilets

Part of a new series, “In a Nutshell,” in which I try to explain an idea in 500 words or less. When the tentacles of regulation clog your toilet The Commerce Clause of Article I of the U.S. Constitution gives Congress the power “To regulate Commerce with foreign Nations, and among the several States, and with the … Continue reading “In a Nutshell: America’s Regulatory Octopus and Non-working Toilets”

In a Nutshell: Ted Cruz is a Liberal (What’s liberalism?)

Part of a new series, “In a Nutshell,” in which I try to explain an idea in 500 words or less. What is a liberal? I think of liberalism as beginning with the belief that the citizen is sovereign and has certain inalienable rights, inalienable meaning they are indestructible and unconditional, not contingent on kings, … Continue reading “In a Nutshell: Ted Cruz is a Liberal (What’s liberalism?)”