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THE LIGHTHOUSE
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Civil Liberties and Security in an Age of Terrorism
Thursday, July 18, Oakland CA
Could the eye-opening NSA reports regarding accessing phone and electronic communications as well as the reaction to the Boston Bombing be setting into motion a chain of events of ominous significance? Should Americans be more concerned about Security or Liberty? Please join us for a special evening, in association with our Challenge of Liberty Student Seminars, as we discuss these issues. And please consider becoming a Challenge of Liberty sponsor at a Bronze, Silver, Gold, Platinum or Diamond level.
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Global Crossings: Immigration, Civilization, and America
By Alvaro Vargas Llosa
The erosion of national boundariesand even the idea of the nation stateis already underway as people become ever more inter-connected across borders. A jungle of myth, falsehood and misrepresentation dominates the debate over immigration. In fact, the economic contributions of immigration far outweigh the costs.
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2013 Summer Seminars for Students
Colorado Springs, CO: June 1721
Berkeley, CA: July 1519
Oakland, CA: July 2226
We invite students to enroll in our popular five-day seminars featuring outstanding faculty, lectures, readings, multimedia presentations, and small group discussions on the ethical and economic principles of free markets and free societies.
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The Power of Habeas Corpus in America: From the Kings Prerogative to the War on Terror
By Anthony Gregory
The Power of Habeas Corpus in America tells the story of the writ from medieval England to modern America, crediting the rocky history to the writ's very nature as a government power.
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The Independent Review: Spring 2013
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Risky Business
Edited by
Lawrence S. Powell Market-based insurance should be celebrated for its innovation and competitiveness. |
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Crisis and Leviathan (25th Anniversary Edition)
By
Robert Higgs Expansions in government power threaten both civil and economic liberties. |
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Boom and Bust Banking
Edited by
David Beckworth Expansionary monetary policy formed the basis of the worst global recession in seventy years.
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Priceless
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John C. Goodman The free market offers the best solutions for quality healthcare. |
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Living Economics
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Peter J. Boettke Economics affects all walks of life and inspires us to cherish the voluntary institutions that bring humanity together. |
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Aquanomics
Edited by
B. Delworth Gardner, Randy T. Simmons Problems of water scarcity and pollution can be tied to government control over this vital resource. |
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Delusions of Power
By
Robert Higgs Historical and theoretical misconceptions have spurred the growth of Big Government. |
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Financing Failure
By
Vern P. McKinley Reining in federal regulators is a necessary step to promote the safety and soundness of the financial system. |
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No War for Oil
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Ivan Eland Debunks the notion that oil is strategic and argues that war for oil is not necessary to secure the flow of petroleum. |
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Beyond Politics (Revised and Updated Edition)
By
Randy T. Simmons Despite being promoted as a fix to market failures, government interventions are far more harmful to society. |
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THE BEACON
The blog of the Independent Institute
The Pro-Liberty Message in the "Man of Steel" (6/18/2013) Sam Staley
SCOTUS Decision Offers Hope to Farmers Wanting Economic Freedom (6/18/2013) Lawrence J. McQuillan
The Stalinization of Amerika (6/17/2013) Mary Theroux
Hospital Care That Is Priceless (6/17/2013) John C. Goodman
Robert William Fogel (July 1, 1926 June 11, 2013) (6/15/2013) Robert Higgs
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NSA Snooping on Americans Is Unconstitutional and Outrageous (6/12/2013)
Ivan Eland
Could Global Warming Slow Sea Level Rise (6/12/2013)
S. Fred Singer
What Paul Krugman and The New York Times Dont Know About Healthcare Reform (6/12/2013)
John C. Goodman
On Final Approach to Fighter Fiscal Sanity (6/11/2013)
Winslow T. Wheeler
Different Planes, Common Problems (6/11/2013)
Winslow T. Wheeler
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The Medicare Spending Program (11/30/2012)
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What Price War?: Afghanistan, Iraq, and the Costs of Conflict (5/31/2011)
Anthony Gregory
Failure to Provide: Healthcare at the Veterans Administration (3/18/2010)
Ronald Hamowy
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Civil Liberties and Security in an Age of Terrorism 7/18/2013
Replacing Obamacare and Curing the Healthcare Crisis 10/4/2012
Why Government FailsBut Free Individuals Succeed 4/19/2012
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