By Derek Hosford, American Consumer Institute Last election day, Oregon voters overwhelmingly approved a new tax measure on nicotine products in an attempt to reduce the rate of smoking and save its citizens money on healthcare costs. This proposal, also called the Tobacco and E-Cigarette Tax Increase for Health Programs Measure, took effect this year and increased […]
While opponents focus exclusively on his controversial statements and eccentric attitudes, of which there is no shortage, the election of Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro last year still holds out real hope of major, positive reforms in South America’s troubled giant. Several new commentaries, coinciding with talk of a trade deal, outline the upsides […]
By Andrew Langer, President, Institute for Liberty When new technologies come to market, there are always unintended consequences. This is certainly true when it comes to new internet applications and services—sometimes unforeseen problems occur, and sometimes these apps can be used in […]