The federal government's sway over the economy-its ability to direct the economic decisions of private citizens and the states-can be quantified. This paper introduces the "Soft Tyranny Index" to measure government's interventionary power.
Taxes & Spending
Hijacked: How the Bond Process is Being Used Against Taxpayers
School bonds are one of the main instruments contributing to Texas’s local government debt, which is currently over half a trillion dollars. Key points: As of 2026, school bond debt in Texas is over $236 billion. In May of 2023, Texas passed 79% of the 245 bond proposals put on the ballot, costing taxpayers $22.9...
April 7, 2026