Expropriation of private property, without the owner's consent, falls squarely within the definition of stealing -- certainly an immoral action. Yet, that is the standard procedure in Federal urban renewal programs, and the results are consistent with the immoral nature of the action, notwithstanding the good intentions of civic leaders seeking to provide better living conditions for residents of slum housing via government aid.
December 2, 2025The Catholic Bishops Undermine Their Own Case on Immigrants
Last month, the United States Conference of Bishops issued a remarkable “Special Message” condemning the grave mistreatment of immigrants at the hands of the U.S. government. According to the conference’s Office of Public Affairs, “It marked the first time in twelve years the USCCB invoked this particularly urgent way of speaking as a body of bishops.” To their everlasting credit, the ...
A Sick Society, Part 1 by Jacob Hornberger
The irrational murders of two children and the wounding of several more at the hands of a killer in Minneapolis remind us again that ...
Libertarian Angle: Socialism and Thanksgiving
by Jacob Hornberger and Richard Ebeling
In this week's Libertarian Angle, Jacob and Richard discuss the relationship between socialism and Thanksgiving. Go to the ...
Trump Watch: Ukraine and Venezuela by Jacob G. Hornberger
In this week's Trump Watch, Jacob provides his up-to-date analysis of President Trump's current actions with respect ...
