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.
Economy
The Left Hid César Chávez’s Rapes And Turned Him Into A Saint
When I was in college, I passed the César Chávez statue every day on my walk to class at the University of Texas. Now, César Chávez is the name of the road I take to work. For years, Chávez was presented as the figurehead for Mexican Americans, a symbol we were expected to revere. But...
March 23, 2026