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Our Amicus Brief in the Pung v. Isabella County Home Equity Theft Takings Case
Illustration: Lex Villena; Oblachko Today, I submitted an amicus brief in Pung v. Isabella County, the “home equity theft” takings case I previously wrote about here. The brief is on behalf of the Cato Institute, and a group of takings and property law scholars: Jessica Asbridge (Baylor University), James W. Ely, Jr. (Vanderbilt), Julia Mahoney […]
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S. Ct. Declines to Rehear Fifth Circuit’s Holding That Public Libraries May Select/Remove Books Based on Viewpoint
Here’s my summary of the May 23 majority en banc opinion by Judge Kyle Duncan in Little v. Llano County, which the Supreme Court just declined to review (you can also read more about the debate on the rights of listeners, Judge James Ho’s concurrence on positive vs. negative rights, and the uncertain state of […]
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Why Elizabeth Warren and Donald Trump Hate the Netflix Deal
This week, editors Peter Suderman, Katherine Mangu-Ward, and Matt Welch are joined by associate editor Liz Wolfe to sort through the political free-for-all surrounding the Warner Bros. and Netflix merger. They look at why Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D–Mass.) is urging regulators to block the deal, why President Donald Trump says he plans to get personally involved, and how Jared […]
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7 Savage Secrets to DOMINATE Australia’s $5 Trillion Derivatives Exchanges (Expert Guide)
The Australian derivatives landscape, centered on the ASX 24 (the former Sydney Futures Exchange or SFE), represents a high-stakes arena where volatility, leverage, and regulatory complexity converge. Success in this market is not merely about predicting price movements; it is predicated on institutional-grade risk management, psychological rigor, and deep technical knowledge of local contract specifications […]
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Trump’s $11 Billion Farm Bailout Is Further Proof That Tariffs Aren’t Working
In a more serious presidential administration, the decision to spend $11 billion bailing out American farmers might inspire a moment of introspection. Why is such a bailout necessary? It could be that President Donald Trump’s tariffs are creating higher prices for farmers and making American agricultural products less competitive on the global market—as the Farm […]
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Non-Paywalled Version of My Washington Examiner Article on “Foot Voting, Housing, and Affordability”
NA The Cato Institute has posted a non-paywalled version of my recent Washington Examiner article on “Foot Voting, Housing, and Affordability.” I don’t see a paywall blocking the article on the Examiner website. But some readers have told me they have encountered one. Regardless, you can now avoid any paywall by reading it at the […]
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The 14 Shocking Income Funds Delivering 7%+ Yields You Can’t Afford to Ignore
I. The Essential 14 Income Funds: Your Blueprint for Reliable Cash Flow The pursuit of reliable income in the current economic landscape requires a sophisticated, multi-faceted strategy that transcends simple yield chasing. A truly robust income portfolio must diversify across asset classes and investment structures to mitigate single-asset risk and manage volatility across various economic […]
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9 Unstoppable Secrets: The Ultimate Commodity ETF Playbook for Inflation-Proof Profits
Executive Summary: Why Now is the Time for Commodities Commodities—basic, interchangeable materials such as gold, crude oil, and agricultural goods—serve as foundational inputs for the global economy . Investing in these raw materials is historically regarded as a vital strategy for portfolio stabilization. Commodity Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) provide a liquid, exchange-traded mechanism for gaining exposure […]
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Audit finds major gaps in Colorado’s oil and gas reporting, enforcement
The agencies responsible for regulating Colorado’s oil and gas industry are underperforming when it comes to reporting and enforcement, according to a recent performance audit by the Office of the State Auditor. The OSA audit reviewed 2023 data on oi
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Audit finds major gaps in Colorado’s oil and gas reporting, enforcement
The agencies responsible for regulating Colorado’s oil and gas industry are underperforming when it comes to reporting and enforcement, according to a recent performance audit by the Office of the State Auditor. The OSA audit reviewed 2023 data on oi
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- S. Ct. Declines to Rehear Fifth Circuit’s Holding That Public Libraries May Select/Remove Books Based on Viewpoint
- Our Amicus Brief in the Pung v. Isabella County Home Equity Theft Takings Case
- Why Elizabeth Warren and Donald Trump Hate the Netflix Deal
- 7 Savage Secrets to DOMINATE Australia’s $5 Trillion Derivatives Exchanges (Expert Guide)
- Trump’s $11 Billion Farm Bailout Is Further Proof That Tariffs Aren’t Working