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Over the course of my young career, I have published a significant number of think pieces on the economic, legal, and political news of the day. I first became interested in publishing articles during my time at the University of Georgia ("UGA"). As a student and conservative activist, I found a home with the University of Georgia College Republicans and then later went on to found the university's Young Americans for Liberty chapter. UGA fostered diversity of thought and a culture of rigorous academic debate. The opportunities provided by the university convinced me to participate in democratic discussion, which led me to challenge my priors through intense research.

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Why Elizabeth Warren's Wealth Tax Can't Solve Our ProblemsA wealth tax not only violates the basic principles of fairness, but it is also highly impractical and difficult to enforce. The reality is that a wealth tax may provide an inconsequential amount of r

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The Pandemic of Executive Overreach Comes to an End. When Will the Next One Begin?Commentary Over the past few decades, the executive branch of the federal government has taken an increasingly autocratic ...

The West's Russia Sanctions Show Why States Want to Weaponize the Financial SystemCommentary In the past month, Western nations have allied to wage an economic and technological war against the Russian government and key ...

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Is Private Internet Censorship Unconstitutional? | Mitchell NemethHere are some relevant court cases.

6 Wins for Freedom in 2019 | Mitchell NemethHere is a short list of victories for freedom during 2019. Which one was the most important?

17 Facts on the Reunification of Germany | Mitchell NemethAs socialist principles and doctrine continue to flourish in today’s dialogue, it serves us well to understand how West Germany triumphed over East Germany.

Scandinavia is Not Socialist, It Just Soaks the Taxpayer | Mitchell NemethUnlike American welfare programs, Scandinavian programs are funded in large part by middle-income and upper-income individuals.

There Is No Way to "Cancel" Student Loan Debt | Mitchell NemethDespite the descriptions of many politicians and pundits, there is no way to "cancel" student loan debts. The debt burden would merely be shifted to people who didn't agree to take out these loans.

Why We Should Resist the Urge to Label Others | Mitchell NemethLabels are easy to use, and they allow us to skim past the complexity of an individual’s ideas and thoughts.

Ben Sasse is Right: Congress Must Stop Deferring Its Authority | Mitchell NemethCongress must reinstate their constitutional authority and hold executive branch agencies accountable. As such, members of Congress should work to rein in excessive government bureaucracy.

Mass Surveillance Is Spreading along with COVID-19 | Mitchell NemethOn April 10, Apple and Google announced a joint effort to “enable the use of Bluetooth technology to help governments and health agencies reduce the spread of the virus, with user privacy and security central to the design.”

Why a Wealth Tax Can’t Solve Our Problems | Mitchell NemethA wealth tax not only violates the basic principles of fairness, but it is also highly impractical and difficult to enforce. The reality is that a wealth tax may provide an inconsequential amount of revenue to the federal government while simultaneously costing the IRS a significant amount of resources.

18 Facts on the US National Debt That Are Almost Too Hard to Believe | Mitchell NemethAt around $22.5 trillion, the United States national debt sits at 106 percent of GDP. There is no disputing that this gigantic debt will someday become due and payable.

The Hidden Costs of Free Social Media | Mitchell NemethAs Christopher Mims writes at The Wall Street Journal, “In reality, these services are anything but free. We just don’t pay for them in the way we’re used to.”

Repair America's Constitutional Framework to Heal Its Sick Politics | Mitchell NemethThe natural progression of a decaying system is the continuous crumbling of its institutional structure. Until constitutional conservatives mobilize en masse to repair the crumbling constitutional framework of our republic, this death spiral will surely continue.

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The federal government heavily subsidizes certain politically-connected food growers in the name of “protecting our food supply.” Actually, the governmentmises.org/mises-wire/cheap-calories-expensive-consequences-how-federal-policy-contributes-chronic-disease#:~:text=Agricultural%20subsidies%20help%20shape%20food,for%20metabolic%20and%20chronic%20diseases.

Thus far, DOGE has introduced the American public to countless examples of wasteful spending. Unsurprisingly, the benefactors of the system see this as a greatmises.org/power-market/elon-musks-doge-sparks-chaos-washington

Next month, the US Supreme Court will hear arguments on whether New York regulatory authorities can target the NRA simply because of the organization’smises.org/mises-wire/supreme-court-decide-if-new-york-regulators-can-arbitrarily-target-nra

Despite court rulings, Biden is trying to do end runs around the law in an attempt to buy votes with his student loan cancellation schemes. His actions, notmises.org/mises-wire/bidens-latest-vote-buying-scheme-student-loan-cancellation

Government Agencies Exploit Data Brokers as End-Around to Legal Restrictions | Mitch NemethData is sometimes referred to as today’s most valuable commodity. Given the technologically focused world around us, data is generated with almost everything we do or consume, whether you use Apple Pay to purchase goods from a retail outfit or use a credit card for your Uber Eats order.

The Censorship Industrial Complex Exposes the Kleptocracy's True Intentions | Mitch NemethIn the past decade, the growth of the Internet and social media has brought with it a dramatic uptick in populist sentiment.

Reckless Associations: The Ruling Class Creates New Legal Theory to Stifle Free Speech | Mitch NemethIn a forthcoming article at the Harvard Journal of Law and Technology, three law professors propose a novel, legal tort theory of liability.

Trudeau's Emergency Measures Will Accelerate Decentralized Finance's Importance | Mitch NemethIn recent years, the financial sector has become a key target of progressive activists seeking to implement their agenda. Activists have used a variety of methods to persuade and pressure financial institutions to do their bidding.

Canada Nice No Longer: Trudeau's Totalitarian Response to Trucker Protests | Mitch NemethOn February 14, Canadian deputy prime minister and minister of finance Chrystia Freeland announced a government crackdown on the now infamous “Freedom Convoy 2022.” Freeland stated, “If your truck is being used in these illegal blockades, your corporate accounts will be frozen, the insurance on your

Deregulation Is the Path to Increasing the Supply of Medical Services | Mitch Nemeth, Rafael RibeiroMany entrepreneurs and policymakers have embraced the expansion of capacity at hospitals and medical facilities as an answer to the spread of the COVID-19 virus.

Government Overreach in the Age of COVID-19 | Mitch NemethIn times of crisis, governments have a tendency to overcompensate for risk. This tendency may be in the public’s best interest, but it could also serve broader governmental interests. The public and government’s interest are not always one and the same.

Michael Bloomberg: Genteel Enemy of Freedom | Mitch NemethFormer New York City mayor Michael Bloomberg has been making the headlines in recent weeks due to his surge in the polls. The billionaire businessman has purchased his way toward the Democratic presidential nomination and has benefited greatly from the party’s new debate rules.

The Pandemic of Executive Overreach Comes to an End. When Will the Next One Begin? | Mitch NemethOver the past few decades, the executive branch of the federal government has taken an increasingly autocratic approach to governing.

The West's Russia Sanctions Show Why States Want to Weaponize the Financial System | Mitch NemethIn the past month, Western nations have allied to wage an economic and technological war against the Russian government and key Russian institutions. These measures included economic sanctions on well-connected Russian oligarchs, Russian banks, and even a US ban of Russian energy imports.

How the West Adopted China-Style Lockdowns | Mitch NemethPrior to the global pandemic caused by SARS-CoV-2 or covid-19, many looked to the United States as a beacon of freedom and liberty. When viewed in comparison to the harsh realities of the world, this may seem rather true. After all, one’s perception of freedom and liberty is skewed by perspective.

Lockdowns Haven't Brought down Covid Mortality. But They Have Killed Millions of Jobs. | Mitch NemethDuring the early onset of covid-19 in the spring, government officials across the political spectrum widely agreed that government intervention and forced closure of many businesses was necessary to protect public health.

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Why the Minimum Wage Is so Bad for Young Workers | Mitch NemethIn today’s political discourse, the minimum wage is frequently mentioned by the more progressive members of Congress. On a basic level, raising the minimum wage appears to be a sympathetic policy for low-income wage earners.

Bernie Sanders's Long History of Pushing Government Takeovers of Private Markets | Mitch NemethSocialist ideas have taken a hold on some of the more progressive members of the Democratic Party, namely Senator Bernie Sanders. The latest NBC/Wall Street Journal poll, however, may provide Senator Sanders with a reason for concern.

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Where’s the Evidence of the Supposed Russian Hacking of the DNC?It sure seems like there isn’t any....

CNN “Reporter” Wants TV Carriers to Censor Their CompetitionCNN goes Soviet...

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The Supreme Court Declines to Hear the Case for Increased FISA TransparencyOn the government’s view, literally no court in this country has the power to decide whether citizens possess a First Amendment right of…

Senators Blast CIA over Lack of Transparency on Bulk Data CollectionOn February 10th, Senators Ron Wyden (D-OR) and Martin Heinrich (D-NM) issued a press release calling for new transparency over the Central…

Technocrats Embrace a New COVID Policy: Vaccination PassportsEconomists are skeptical of a return to normalcy in 2021. Among their fears is the continued havoc wreaked by COVID-19 infections and…

Democrat-Majority House Committee Issues Controversial Records Preservation RequestAs CNN notes, “the committee does have subpoena power, but requesting the information — especially from members of Congress — could lead to

Activist Groups Pressure Biden on Expanding the Federal Reserve’s ResponsibilitiesThe Federal Reserve’s recent changes show how receptive the central bank is to outside pressure from activists and their political demands.

The American Rescue Plan: Emergency COVID Relief Spending or Special Interest Handouts?While the corporate media was quick to shower the “relief package” with praise, they often buried the troubling reality that this…

Senators Propose New Law to Require Facebook and Google to Report Suspicious Content to the FedsTechnological innovation and the transfer of many aspects of everyday life onto the Internet has been a boon to society at-large. Few can…

How We Got to America’s Bastille Day: A Trumpian Assault on the US CapitolA rally turned march on the Capitol quickly escalated into hundreds, if not thousands, breaching the line law enforcement established …

COVID-19: This Generation’s Great ResetThe COVID-19 Pandemic has presented the West with a once in a lifetime question of how to best balance democratic society with effective…

Here’s How Senate Dems Are Planning on Obstructing the SCOTUS Confirmation ProcessThis past weekend, President Donald J. Trump officially nominated Judge Amy Coney Barrett to replace Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg on the…

Law Enforcement Surveils Recent Protests to Gauge Volatility of the SituationSince the tragic death of civilian George Floyd in late May, there have been countless demonstrations, riots, and examples of widespread…

Drain the Swamp: How a Committee Tax Fills the Swamp with Lobbyist MoneyCongress is broken. This has become remarkably clear as Congress fails to agree to a new COVID-19 relief bill. Any relief bill that…

This is Why Mask Mandates are Politically DivisiveAs cases of COVID-19 surge throughout the United States, Americans have been instructed that the wearing of a mask, or cloth face covering…

The Digital Service Tax Emerges as New Threat to American InnovationBeyond the tidal wave of clickbait about COVID-19 and the latest President Trump bombshell, some European Union countries, including…

Biden Attacks Facebook’s Election PoliciesIt was not long ago that we heard about how nefarious actors and foreign adversaries used social media platforms to allegedly sway…

The Threat of Private Censorship Accelerates in the Age of COVID-19The war on misinformation, famously dubbed “fake news,” began immediately after the 2016 election in light of revelations about foreign…

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Corporatism not Capitalism is to Blame for the Growing Bipartisan Distrust of MarketsIn essence, corporatism is the blending of public policy preferences with private-sector or market mechanisms. Examples include, but are…

From Wilson to Trump: The Presidency, Foreign Policy, and American DominanceThe fundamental importance of the American Commander-in-Chief has been growing along with the United States’ footprint in foreign affairs…

The Imperial Presidency Continues to Flourish Under TrumpThe Imperial Presidency has been a fully bipartisan initiative. “Over the past century, moreover, as America’s global clout has grown…

How Congress Gave Way to the Do Nothing PartyToday, a similar political party remains at-large. It is called the Do Nothing party; a party that is silent about the long-term…

Are Data Hoarders the Modern-Day Fiduciaries?As Balkin writes, “in certain circumstances, you might have a fiduciary relationship with online service providers, especially if you must…

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Google versus We the People“Who controls the past controls the future. Who controls the present controls the past,” wrote George Orwell in his infamous book, 1984…

This is what complicates our relationship with IsraelAs President George W. Bush said, “Our two nations have a lot in common, when you think about it.”

Legislative Failures, The New NormalPresident Obama famously said, “We’re not just going to be waiting for legislation to make sure that we’re providing Americans the kind of…

The Mainstream Media Has Become An Emotional Outrage MachineMainstream news has seemingly become a network of endless emotional outrage. News channels emphasize stories that result in strong ratings…

Using Sports as a Platform for Social ActivismAmerican sports have a far-ranging appeal to individuals around the world. In almost any country, one can find a stranger wearing a New…

The Department of Justice Swiftly Responds to a National School Board Association Letter…The politicization of education has been further amplified by a national conversation on so-called “Critical Race Theory” or CRT.

Google Complies with Federal Request to Conduct a Digital Dragnet of Users Searching Specific Key…Third parties have long cooperated with government investigations to ensure that malicious actors are handed justice. Google is no…

The West Disregards Liberal Democracy in Favor of the China Model in Response to COVID-19In recent weeks, the Biden administration has escalated its increasingly authoritarian approach to “managing” the threat of the virus. Even

Regulatory Pressure Closes in on Google’s Digital Advertising DominanceThe promise of the Internet was decentralization and democratization. In the absence of centralization, search engines such as Google’s…

Organized Labor Increases Pressure on Senate Democrats to Pass the PRO ActLabor unions force moderate Democrats to pass a critical litmus test for 2022. Unions are well aware that the PRO Act is unlikely to pass …

The Fight for Fifteen Takes on WashingtonThe question of increasing the minimum wage has been at the forefront of public debate. Often, the argument is as follows: businesses…

Progressives Question Television Carriers on Hosting Fox News, OAN, and NewsmaxFox News is always a target of progressive ire; however, it especially came under fire during 2020 because some of its contributors…

Never Let a Crisis Go to Waste: Progressive Reform of “Dark Money” in the Wake of the U.S.National Democrats have been “devastated” since Citizens United v. Federal Election Commission in 2010. At every turn, they have pointed…

Our Unhealthy, Undemocratic Obsession with the Supreme CourtThe idea that government policymaking requires compromise and extensive debate is currently fairly unpopular. For one, a growing number of…

The Trump-Russia Collusion Story Backfired on the Obama AdministrationIn a 2012 presidential debate, then Republican presidential nominee, Mitt Romney, was criticized by President Obama for claiming that…

Former NSA Official Questions the Intelligence Community’s Assessment on the Democratic National…Bill Binney, former National Security Agency (NSA) Technical Director, became a well-known NSA whistleblower after the September 11th…

Digital Technology Threatens the Established Electoral Process and Upsets Political ElitesAuthored by Mitchell Nemeth and Rafael Ribeiro

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Never Let a Pandemic Go To WasteAmericans have become conditioned to different types of crises utilizing the coercive tools of government. Nowhere has this been clearer…

No, You Do Not Have a Constitutional Right to Freedom of Speech on Social MediaIt is common to hear social media figures and pundits deride censorship on social media and other technology platforms. As I wrote in…

We Cannot Let the Cure Be Worse than the ProblemWith today’s novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic taking the world by storm, prominent leaders are facing incredible challenges…

Want to End the Student Loan Debt Crisis? Start with Higher Education ReformProgressive politicians have made student loan reform a central tenet of their 2020 election campaign. Senators Bernie Sanders and…

Will Privacy Continue to Take a Backseat to Surveillance CapitalismMajor privacy lapses have prompted the much needed discussion over surveillance tools.

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The Imperial Presidency Continues to Flourish Part IIThe current administration is no outlier; instead it is merely continuing a long-term trend.

Our Debate on Taxation is Severely DeficientEach and every election cycle, politicians resort to the same arguments about taxation. Predictably, conservatives support broad tax rate…

Are Complex Algorithms Fair?On July 23rd, U.S. Department of Justice opened “a sweeping antitrust investigation of major technology companies.”

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The Tyrants Run Rampant on CampusFor centuries, the university has been a place of learning, extensive debate, and an incubator for new ideas that will one day permeate…

How Politicians Weaponize Big Business“We just don’t believe it is a good idea for banks to enforce legislation that doesn’t exist.” — Wells Fargo CEO Tim Sloan

States Storm Back into the ActionIf the past ten years has taught politically-oriented Americans any lesson, it is that the United States Constitution is successful in…

The Battle for the Soul of the RepublicNews in the Trump Era has featured countless headlines regarding the infighting between the Administration and longtime Executive Agency…

The Calculated Outrage of The News MediaMainstream news has seemingly become a network of endless emotional outrage. News channels emphasize stories that result in strong ratings…

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LETTER TO THE EDITOR: UNESCO tries to rewrite historyThe Executive Board for Students Supporting Israel at UGA is bewildered by a recent resolution passed by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization. Essentially, the resolution condemns Israel’s

LETTER TO THE EDITOR: 2016 Election calls third parties to actionThe 2016 Presidential Election has now been decided, so the major question moving forward is, “What happens next?” Republicans now have control of the executive, legislative, and potentially the judicial

OPINION: Trump presidency deserves both optimism and skepticismJan. 20, 2017 marks the historic inauguration of President Donald J. Trump. He was able to trample 16 establishment Republican candidates to secure the GOP nomination. He defeated former Secretary

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