he COVID-19 pandemic had barely taken hold in the United States when principled libertarianism was reported to be among the early fatalities. “There are no libertarians in a pandemic,” Atlantic writer Derek Thompson on March 3.Thompson likely intended it as an offhand comment, but the phrase took on a life of its own. Within a few days, similar phrasing headlined a , who wrote that, “Just as there are no atheists in foxholes, in a national emergency, there’s no truly laissez-faire government.”Point taken. Libertarianism is a philosophy that celebrates free exchange and that becomes...…he COVID-19 pandemic had barely taken hold in the United States when principled libertarianism was reported to be among the early fatalities. “There are no libertarians in a pandemic,” Atlantic writer Derek Thompson on March 3.Thompson likely intended it as an offhand comment, but the phrase took on a life of its own. Within a few days, similar phrasing headlined a , who wrote that, “Just as there are no atheists in foxholes, in a national emergency, there’s no truly laissez-faire government.”Point taken. Libertarianism is a philosophy that celebrates free exchange and that becomes...WW…
UPDATE: It's been a whirlwind 24 hours for American craft distillers, but 2020 is ending with some good news: Thanks to media coverage, including here at Reason, of an unexpected and substantial fee imposed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on distillers who pivoted to produce much-needed hand sanitizer, the federal government has reversed course on what would have been a devastating blow to small businesses. Read more about the last-minute reversal . …UPDATE: It's been a whirlwind 24 hours for American craft distillers, but 2020 is ending with some good news: Thanks to media coverage, including here at Reason, of an unexpected and substantial fee imposed by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on distillers who pivoted to produce much-needed hand sanitizer, the federal government has reversed course on what would have been a devastating blow to small businesses. Read more about the last-minute reversal . WW…
As the COVID-19 shutdowns extend into the warm summer months and people become increasingly restless under social distancing guidelines, bars and restaurants remain one of the hardest hit sectors of the economy. At the same time, cities are exploring ways to encourage the use of public outdoor spaces, which emerging evidence suggests can be enjoyed with minimal risks of transmitting the virus.One simple policy could address both issues: Let people drink outside.The United States has a notoriously conflicted relationship with alcohol, with our enthusiasm for drinking in tension with...…As the COVID-19 shutdowns extend into the warm summer months and people become increasingly restless under social distancing guidelines, bars and restaurants remain one of the hardest hit sectors of the economy. At the same time, cities are exploring ways to encourage the use of public outdoor spaces, which emerging evidence suggests can be enjoyed with minimal risks of transmitting the virus.One simple policy could address both issues: Let people drink outside.The United States has a notoriously conflicted relationship with alcohol, with our enthusiasm for drinking in tension with...WW…
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