Source: Freedom’s Phoenix
“Silver Dave (Local Silver Mint) comes on the show to talk about the benefits of silver and how he is ramping up his production facility to manufacture 1/10 oz SilverBitz (makes for easy barter/exchange), why investing in silver hedges inflation and the dollar decline, etc.” (04/09/26)
Source: Electronic Frontier Foundation
by Corynne McSherry & Tori Noble
“As long as people have had more than one purchasing option, they’ve been comparing those options and looking for bargains. Online shoppers are no exception; in fact, one of the potential benefits of the internet is that it expands our options for everything from car rentals to airline tickets to dish soap. New AI tools can make the process even easier. These tools could provide some welcome relief for consumers facing sky-high prices that many cannot afford. Unfortunately, Amazon is trying to block these helpful new tools, which can steer shoppers towards competitors. Taking a page from Facebook and RyanAir, they are trying to use computer crime laws to do it.” (04/09/26)
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2026/04/comparison-shopping-not-computer-crime
Source: The Daily Economy
by Antón Chamberlin
“Low layoffs and low hiring have created a fragile equilibrium. The underlying picture points to drift, not true growth.” (04/09/26)
https://thedailyeconomy.org/article/full-employment-may-still-signal-stagnation-in-labor/
Source: Parallax Views w/ J.G. Michael
“Are U.S. Elections Secure?: The 2024 Election and Election Forensics w/ Nathan Taylor.” (04/09/26)
Source: National Review
“Middle Class Resentment, David French, and a Free Market Economy.” (04/09/26)
Source: Foundation for Economic Education
by Marc Joffe
“California voters will decide this year whether the state will remain the global center of technology innovation or begin a steady decline. Their choice for governor and on a key ballot initiative will make the difference. The top three Democratic gubernatorial candidates enjoy strong backing from organized labor, including the state’s all-powerful public-employee unions. If elected, it’s nearly certain they’ll follow the union playbook of more taxes and regulations for the next four or even eight years.” (04/09/26)
Source: France 24 [French state media]
“Venezuelan police fired tear gas on Thursday to disperse around 2,000 protesters who marched towards the presidential palace to demand salary increases, AFP reporters said. ‘Let’s go to Miraflores!’ the demonstrators shouted as they pressed long-standing demands for increases to wages so low that many struggle to survive. Riot police with helmets and shields attempted to drive back the protesters as they made their way through central Caracas, a few kilometres from the presidential palace. The protests reflect growing anger in Venezuela over the failure of acting President Delcy Rodriguez to set out concrete plans to address the situation. On Wednesday, she went on television to announce a wage increase on May 1 but did not disclose the amount.” (04/09/26)
Source: Ron Paul Liberty Report
“The Unraveling Of The US/Israel/Iran Ceasefire.” (04/09/26)
Source: The Bulwark
by Will Saletan
“He can’t stop freestyling about plunder and atrocities.” (04/09/26)
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/trump-has-a-war-crimes-problem-its-his-mouth
Source: Law & Liberty
by Philip Hamburger
“The justices need to understand the full range of considerations underlying Trump v. Barbara.” (04/09/26)
https://lawliberty.org/allegiance-birthright-and-citizenship/